Lucinda Brocklehurst

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Lucinda is an artist, home educator and student based in Gloucestershire. To support her developing career in children’s publishing, she volunteers in literary roles and works alongside children and young people as a childminder. She is a part-time student with Open University, studying a BA in Childhood and Youth Studies and hopes to continue onto an MA in Children's publishing. Linkedin | Reviews by Lucinda Brocklehurst

Book reviews by Lucinda Brocklehurst

Peng and Spanners: When Pigs Go Bad by Steve Webb

Peng and Spanners: When Pigs Go Bad by Steve Webb

Peng and Spanners: When Pigs Go Bad is ideal for readers who lack in confidence or crave a quick light-hearted read. The randomness of character, plot and dialogue reminds children that reading can be fun.
Doodle with Duddle: How to Draw Dinosaurs by Jonny Duddle

Doodle with Duddle: How to Draw Dinosaurs by Jonny Duddle

Doodle with Duddle: How to Draw Dinosaurs is essentially an educational book without feeling like one because of how fun it is to complete; thus, it is ideal for supplementing cross-curricular lessons.
Delta and the Lost City by Anna Fargher

Delta and the Lost City by Anna Fargher

Delta and the Lost City by Anna Fargher is perfect for KS2 history, lovers of animal narratives and general natural disaster enthusiasts. This emotional story promotes loyalty, bravery and social justice and Pompeii’s devastating conclusion remains ingrained in our memory.
How to be a Genius Kid by Waldo Pancake

How to be a Genius Kid by Waldo Pancake

How to be a Genius Kid is an effective high-low option for children who feel intimidated by ‘older’ books, and although technically a chapter book, it doesn’t feel like a chapter book!
I am a Bunny by Ole Risom and Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry’s I Am a Bunny by Richard Scarry and Ole Risom

Richard Scarry’s I Am a Bunny – since its original print over fifty years ago it has been translated into multiple languages, including bilingual editions.
Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster by Nadia Shireen

Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster by Nadia Shireen

Aimed at children aged 7+, Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster is ideal for reading aloud to the class. The unpredictable humour will engage and further motivate pupils to read independently. ‘Awooga!’
I Really, Really Need a Poo by Karl Newson and Duncan Beedie

I Really, Really Need a Poo by Karl Newson and Duncan Beedie

I Really, Really Need a Poo by Karl Newson and Duncan Beedie is a great talking point for PSED topics and animal studies. Children may want to join in with the gassy sound effects. Expect many re-readings.