Huzzah! Not only an incredible review of the brand new Dave Pigeon book but also Chapter Book of the Week! Have a read of ReadItDaddy’s brilliant review of Dave Pigeon (Nuggets!).
Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2017
I’m leaping for joy here at Dave Pigeon HQ because I can finally reveal that Dave Pigeon has been shortlisted for the Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2017. I’m overjoyed to share this news with you and I can’t wait for the ceremony festivities in November. Here is the incredible shortlist for short novels:
Summer Reading Challenge 2017
It’s February. It’s dreary and cold. So what better than to look ahead to a summer of sunshine and books!
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme has just been announced and it’s a good one: Animal Agents. I’m thrilled to announce that Dave Pigeon has been selected as one of must-have reads in the Animal Agents book collection.
Do investigate the full collection of books because it’s a smashing list. It’s going to be a summer of animaltastic fun so make sure you sign up for the challenge this year.
Minerva Reads Reviews Dave Pigeon (Nuggets!)
I love this latest review of Dave Pigeon (Nuggets!). Have a read of the full round up of books ‘so good they did it again’.
Dave Pigeon (Nuggets!) Flies Free
Happy Dave Pigeon (Nuggets!) Day to you all! The book is now officially out in bookshops and libraries and I hope you all enjoy Dave and Skipper’s brand new adventure. I’d love to hear if you spot the book out in the wild so do get in touch on Twitter, I’d love to know where Dave is roosting.
Happy Reading!
With love and feathers
Swapna x
Leicester Libraries Our Best Book Award
On the eve of Dave Pigeon (Nuggets!) officially hitting the bookshelves, I’m over-the-moon delighted to reveal that Dave Pigeon has been shortlisted for the Leicester Libraries Our Best Book Award. It is an incredible list to be part of and I’m absolutely honoured to see Dave Pigeon in the mix.
The ‘It’s-Not-A-Book-Launch’ Book Launch of Dave Pigeon (Nuggets!)
Yesterday afternoon, despite insisting we would not be able to have a book launch for our new book ‘Dave Pigeon (Nuggets!)‘ due to deadlines and work commitments, our crafts event was hijacked and our ‘not-a-launch’ became a wonderful afternoon of crafts and well, major book launching!
Here are some photos from our amazing afternoon at The Alligator’s Mouth bookshop. Thank you so much to all of you who came along to the event and the brilliant children who created their very own incredible International Police Legion of Pigeons (I.P.L.O.P.) badges. It was so lovely to see so many of you and celebrate all things Dave Pigeon.
Pigeon hugs all round x
Dave Pigeon (Nuggets!): Book of the Week
I’m beyond chuffed to see Dave Pigeon (Nuggets!) has been chosen as Book Of The Week in this week’s South Wales Evening Post. Thank you Zoe!
International Book Giving Day 2017
International Book Giving Day is back again this year and I’m wrapping books to gift. The 14th of February is the day to share the book love and help get as many books into the hands of children as possible.
For ideas and to find out more, visit the International Book Giving Day website and however you celebrate, I hope your day is full of love and books.
Illustration (c) Marianne Dubuc
Dave Pigeon in the classroom
Here at Dave Pigeon HQ we love visiting schools and bringing some Dave Pigeon chaos to classrooms everywhere. We also love hearing how teachers, librarians and educators use the Dave Pigeon books in the classroom themselves.
If you are looking for ideas for a Dave Pigeon-inspired lesson, have a read of this brilliant ‘AAA’ Good Read Blog post. Also take a look at this equally fantastic reading guide put together by Surrey Libraries.
And do let us know what you are up to because we love hearing and seeing all the wonderful Dave Pigeon-inspired work. You can contact HQ via email and on Twitter.