Books we love: Humphrey’s Hum – Joyful New Picture Book Explores Big Feelings and the Healing Power of Mum and a Hum
Oct 20 2025- Books
- Last Updated on 20 October 2025
- Monica Costa
Humphrey’s Hum is a gentle, reassuring tale about feeling ‘under the weather’ and the quiet comfort of being cared for. With his mother providing love, rest and understanding, Sophie Hyndman shares how Humphrey is coaxed back to his usual happy self – hum and all.
Building a strong foundation for your first book
Oct 03 2025- Books
- Last Updated on 03 October 2025
- Monica Costa
Ready to finally write that book? Starting a first book is an exciting but daunting prospect. There are so many details to think about from outlining the book to developing characters to finally finishing the manuscript.
But here’s the thing… Like most authors, making all the mistakes others have made before is common—that’s why so many people never get past the planning stages and the dreaming.
Without the right foundation to start a book, that idea stays firmly planted in the head (and doesn’t go anywhere.) But the worst part? Months (maybe even years) get spent spinning wheels when progress could be happening and actual writing could be taking place.
Books We Love: Tree Spirits Around the World by Louise Wannier
Oct 01 2025- Books
- Last Updated on 03 October 2025
- Monica Costa
Following the success of her award-winning debut Tree Spirits, author Louise Wannier returns with a sequel that once again blends nature, imagination, and interactivity in a way that feels fresh and magical. Tree Spirits Around the World takes children on a global journey alongside Tilly the mouse, a curious and gentle character who invites readers to explore the hidden magic of trees across six continents and ten different countries.
