Through the Looking Glass Book Reviews

I have read hundreds of picture books, many of which feature unusual characters, The main characters in today's picture really captured...

Just like writers of prose, poets like to find ways to keep their readers interested and engaged. Sometimes they do this by using unusual ...

For as long as there have been books, there have been bookworms, people who love books and who are happy to spend hours reading them. Somet...

I have no idea why so many people dislike insects and spiders. It is true that some of them bite or sting, but most of them don't and m...

I have a soft spot for animals that no one wants, which is why I end up with cats and dogs who have been ill-used and thrown away. These cas...

When I was young I came across a very old book at a church sale and for a laugh I bought it. The story was about a terrible child who was p...

Being the parent of a teenager means that I have to, on occasion, separate her from her phone and/or her computer so that she actually spen...

I very rarely review books that were written by young people because not many such books get published. For this Poetry Friday I have a rev...

Taking care of a traditional pet, one that has fur or feathers, scales or fins, is a big responsibility. Pets need to be fed and entertained...

For many children school will be starting up in a few days time. Hopefully they are looking forward to school, but if they are feeling anxi...