Sally Morris

England

Copywriter, Editor and Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Julia Donaldson is back with another winner in the best kids books of the month

3 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Sally Morris

Julia Donaldson is back with another winner in the best kids books of the monthBy SALLY MORRIS Published: 19:02 EDT, 3 April 2025 | Updated: 19:02 EDT, 3 April 2025 GOZZLE by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie (Macmillan £12.99, 48pp)Every new Donaldson book is a reason to celebrate, and this warm and witty story, beautifully illustrated, is a welcome exploration of fatherhood.
The best retros to be reading as Spring begins

1 month ago | dailymail.co.uk | Sally Morris

The best retros to be reading as Spring begins: NEVER MIND by Edward St Aubyn, THE SPRING BEGINS by Katherine Dunning, STORIES FOR MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS Edited by Simon Thomas By SALLY MORRIS Published: 20:01 EDT, 20 March 2025 | Updated: 20:01 EDT, 20 March 2025 NEVER MIND by Edward St Aubyn (Picador Collection £10.99, 200pp) Never Mind is available now It may appear a slim volume but don’t be deceived: this devastating, semi-autobiographical first volume in the Patrick Melrose series throbs...
The best children's books out this month

1 month ago | dailymail.co.uk | Sally Morris

The best children's books out this month: Letters to a monster by Patricia Forde, The Appletree Animal Agency by Katya Balen, Hidden Treasure by Jessie BurtonBy SALLY MORRIS Published: 20:00 EST, 6 March 2025 | Updated: 20:00 EST, 6 March 2025 LETTERS TO A MONSTER by Patricia Forde, illustrated by Sarah Warburton (Bloomsbury £12.99, 32pp)Many children imagine a monster hiding under their beds, so this funny, reassuring and wittily illustrated picture book is the perfect night-time read.
The Retros you don't have to go back in time to read: Julia Roseingrave by Marjorie Bowen, In This House of Brede by Rumer Godden, ICE by Anna Kavan

2 months ago | dailymail.co.uk | Sally Morris

Late one night, the Devil arrives at the deserted Holcot Grange. Next morning, he is revealed as the absentee owner, Sir William Notley, dressed in carnival costume. Fleeing a drunken brawl, he becomes obsessed with the beautiful but disdainful Julia Roseingrave, trapped living with her dying mother and ‘imbecile’ sister. Egged on by Mother Cloke, rumoured to be a witch, he watches her bathe by full moon then begs her to live with him – but dismissive Julia demands marriage and a life abroad.
The best kids books this month

2 months ago | dailymail.co.uk | Sally Morris

This joyful, warm and empathetic book is a must for children who struggle with attention difficulties. Little Bobby yearns to be organised, sit still or focus on one thing but his mind is so easily distracted he floats into the sky. His mother, teacher and friends hatch a plan to tether him to the ground. But he feels empty and flat so, instead, they learn to follow his imagination and enjoy ‘the flight’, while helping him to come down to earth when he needs to.
Books to buy kids of all ages this January

Jan 9, 2025 | dailymail.co.uk | Sally Morris

ONE IN A MILLION by Smriti Halls, Illustrated by Nila Aye (HarperCollins £7.99, 32pp)Debra the baby zebra is proud that she’s learned to count – but only up to ten. What happens when she’s asked to count her own stripes and doesn’t know any more numbers? Luckily, Mum steps in and, on a glorious journey across the grasslands, teaches Debra to tot up the flowers, fish and berries they see.
The best books to give children this Christmas: Our expert has gone through every publisher's offerings and found the top picks for every age - here's her definitive list | Daily Mail Online

Dec 5, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | Sally Morris

THE CAFÉ AT THE EDGE OF THE WOODSWhen talented chef Rene builds her dream café, no customers arrive and only weird Glumfoot applies for the waiter’s job. But when an ogre walks in demanding pickled bats, slugs and mice, wily Glumfoot knows that changing the dishes’ names on the menu can turn the café into the hottest ticket in town. A feast of fun. When a little girl wakes up to find Santa Claus in her bedroom she’s so excited that she bombards him with questions (Can reindeer talk?
The best books to give children this Christmas: Our expert has gone through every publisher's offerings and found the top picks for every age - here's her definitive list | This is Money

Dec 5, 2024 | thisismoney.co.uk | Sally Morris |Mikey Please |Sydney Smith |John Boyne

PICTURE BOOKSTHE CAFÉ AT THE EDGE OF THE WOODSby Mikey Please(Harper Collins £7.99, 48pp)When talented chef Rene builds her dream café, no customers arrive and only weird Glumfoot applies for the waiter’s job. But when an ogre walks in demanding pickled bats, slugs and mice, wily Glumfoot knows that changing the dishes’ names on the menu can turn the café into the hottest ticket in town. A feast of fun.
'Compulsive, cruel and brilliant': The Retros you should be reading

Nov 21, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | Sally Morris

THE FATE OF MARY ROSE by Caroline Blackwood (Virago £9.99, 240pp)Historian Rowan Anderson lives in London while his wife, Cressida, lives in a Kent village with their unplanned, delicate daughter Mary Rose. The appalling Rowan reluctantly visits monthly but despises his cringing wife and her over-protective preoccupation with their child. When a girl from a local estate is raped and murdered, Cressida becomes obsessed with Mary Rose’s safety, until Rowan intervenes – with unforeseen consequences.
Christmas, Banishees and Aliens: The best Children's books of November

Nov 7, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | Sally Morris

BEANIE THE BANSHEENIE by Eoin Colfer Illustrated by Steve McCarthy (Walker £12.99, 64pp)Irish folklore of ancient banshees howling to herald impending death inspires this touching and funny story. Beanie, a newly hatched ‘bansheenie’, misses her moment to bond with little Rose and therefore to know her ‘death day’.