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Those Pesky Rabbits by Ciara Flood

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is a wonderfully illustrated children's story with a great message. The bear doesn't want to get to know his new neighbours and tries his best to avoid any interaction with them. By the end of the book, though, they end up friends. It's a fun story that I'm sure children will enjoy.


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"Those Pesky Rabbits" is Ciara Flood's debut children's book, and I am told that her second will be released next April. She's currently working on her third book. Ciara writes the stories and does all her own illustrations.

Keep up with her news:

Website: http://www.ciaraflood.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciaraflood

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TinyFlood

I've discovered some talented authors this year and also read some new books by some of my favourite authors.

In no particular order, here are some of my favourite books from this year:
(they may not all have been published in 2015 but are books that I read this year)




Eli's Coming, by Darcia Helle

From one of my favourite authors, the first in a series. I'm looking forward to the next book.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elis-Coming-C...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Elis-Coming-Cha...



The Smell Of Paprika, by James Everington

I enjoyed the first four books in this series. It's a weird fantasy tale. There are strange characters and even stranger goings-on. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series, and would definitely recommend the stories.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quarantined-C...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Quarantined-Cit...



Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity Missive One, by Julie Elizabeth Powell

Another series I have enjoyed this year. I'm looking forward to more "weird" stories about Henry Ian Darling :)

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Weird-Henry-D...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Weird-Henry-Dar...



The Cestus Concern, by Mat Nastos

Again, this is the first book in a series. I am looking forward to finding time to reading more by this author.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cestus-Concer...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Cestus-Concern-...



Living the Dream, by Tim Baker

I read the first two books from this series this year and enjoyed them. I have some other books by this author on my Kindle and am looking forward to reading more of his work.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Living-Dream-...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Living-Dream-Ti...



Dreams of a Calico Mouse: The Poems of Dorien Grey

If you like poetry, I'd highly recommend this collection.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dreams-Calico...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Calico-M...



Those Pesky Rabbits, by Ciara Flood

If you're looking for a good book to read to children, this one's great. My nieces and nephew (age range 4 years - 8 years) absolutely love the book.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Those-Pesky-R...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Those-Pesky-Rab...



Odin's Eye, by Maria Haskins

This is one of the new authors I discovered this year. She also writes poetry and has a new collection which I'm reading at the moment. She's joining us for book 5 of the Mind's Eye series.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Odins-Eye-Mar...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Odins-Eye-Maria...



Daddy's Glove, by Thomma Lyn Grindstaff

I've read quite a few of Thomma Lyn Grindstaff short stories this year and enjoyed them all. This is another author that I've invited to join us for book 5 of the Mind's Eye series.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Daddys-Glove-...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Daddys-Glove-Th...



Easy Target, by Jenny Hilborne

An engaging, suspenseful thriller. Although the second book in the series, I enjoyed reading it even though I haven't yet read the first one.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Easy-Target-J...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Target-Jen...

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Those are my top picks of 2015.

I must also mention the two Mind's Eye series books that were released this year.
Triptychs and Tales From The Cacao Tree.








I contributed short stories to those anthologies. There are stories from many talented writers, including Darcia Helle , Julie Elizabeth Powell,Lisette Brodey, Eden Baylee, Jason McIntyre, and J. Michael Radcliffe. There are also poems from Ben Ditmars and Helle Gade. Well worth reading.

Triptychs:
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Triptychs-Min...
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Triptychs-Minds...

Tales From The Cacao Tree
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tales-From-Ca...
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Tales-From-Caca...

The Perfect Picnic by Ciara Flood

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This author's debut children's book Those Pesky Rabbits is excellent. I bought it for my nieces and nephew (age range 2-8 years old) and they loved it. Just like the first book, The Perfect Picnic has lovely illustrations that complement and enhance the story.

This book is about a mole and a squirrel who are best friends and decide to go on a picnic together. Things don't go as planned but all is well in the end. A sweet and fun story that I'm sure children will love.



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