Augmented author Kenechi Udogu tells us about being inspired by the connection between people and plants and which other sci-fi thrillers for early teens she recommends you read next.

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18.06.2025

Highly illustrated books for kids aged 8+ | Parrot Street Book Club

We’ve spoken many times before about being big fans of graphic novels at Parrot Street HQ. I could talk about this for hours, because graphic novels are a fantastic and very worthy category of literature in their own right. But that’s not what this edit is about. Today we are celebrating illustrated fiction – that is

Parrot Street Book Club Blog

18.06.2025

7 early chapter books about wildlife and the environment | Parrot Street Book Club

Early chapter books are a great way to use engaging fiction to introduce wildlife and environmental themes, fostering curiosity, empathy, and a love for nature. Here we introduce 7 of our favourites, perfect for 5 to 8-year-olds.

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12.07.2025

Frann Preston-Gannon on ocean stories for kids | Parrot Street Book Club

Little Lim and the Golden Treasure is perfect summer reading for whole family! Author Frann Preston-Gannon tells us about being inspired on a family holiday and which other ocean-based adventure stories she recommends you read next.

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Kenechi Udogu on sci-fi thrillers for early teens | Parrot Street Book Club

Highly illustrated books for kids aged 8+ | Parrot Street Book Club

7 early chapter books about wildlife and the environment | Parrot Street Book Club

Frann Preston-Gannon on ocean stories for kids | Parrot Street Book Club

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