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BLOG TOUR: Sonny Says, "Sorry!" by Caryl Hart and Zachariah Ohora
Published on 14th April 2022 by Bloomsbury Sonny Says,"Sorry!" is the second story in an irresistible new series for pre-schoolers from...
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Apr 13, 20224 min read
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This little puffling will run away with your heart
Where are you, Puffling? by Erika McGann and Gerry Daly, O'Brien Press Just when you thought this cuddly little Puffling couldn't get any...
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Feb 14, 20222 min read
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A book you'll want to hug!
Pug Hug by Zehra Hicks, Hachette What's it about? Pug is lonely when his human leaves for school, and really needs a hug. He goes in...
Picture Book Snob
Sep 22, 20213 min read
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Cheeky little monkeys will love this book
Cheeky Monkey by Zehra Hicks, Hachette We're mad about Pug Hug by Zehra Hicks and I've been meaning to review it for ages. Our copy...
Picture Book Snob
Aug 20, 20212 min read
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A charming world tour of childhood
We Are All Under One Wide Sky by Deborah Wiles and Andrea Stegmaier, Sounds True This beautiful book celebrates diversity while embracing...
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Aug 3, 20212 min read
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You take your eyes off them for five minutes
Baby's First Train Robbery by Jim Whalley and Stephen Collins, Bloomsbury You take your eyes off them for five minutes and the next thing...
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Jun 30, 20213 min read
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Beware of the giant baby!
Attack of the Giant Baby by David Lucas and Bruce Ingman An enormous baby is on the loose destroying everything in its path. Special...
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Jun 24, 20214 min read
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Meet your new best four-legged friend!
Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat by David Melling, Nosy Crow What's it about? Ruffles loves jumping in puddles with his best friend Ruby,...
Picture Book Snob
May 17, 20213 min read
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BLOG TOUR: Sonny Says, "Mine!" by Caryl Hart and Zachariah Ohora
Caryl Hart is one of our favourite authors and Zachariah Ohora is one of our favourite illustrators. We were delighted to discover that...
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Apr 14, 20214 min read
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BLOG TOUR: The Old Boat by Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey
We're sailing away with a stunning book as we join the blog tour for The Old Boat... "The old boat caught wants and wishes, waves and...
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Mar 31, 20217 min read
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A beautiful book for little bunnies
I am a Bunny by Ole Risom and Richard Scarry, Little Golden Books Originally published in 1963, I am a Bunny is a glorious celebration of...
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Mar 26, 20212 min read
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The epic adventures of Bo the Brave
I Can Catch a Monster by Bethan Woollvin, Two Hoots What's it about? Bo's brothers tell her she is too little to join them on their...
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Mar 9, 20213 min read
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Nursery rhymes for feminist times
What are little girls made of? by Jeanne Willis and Isabelle Follath, published by Nosy Crow What's it about? Seventeen classic nursery...
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Mar 7, 20213 min read
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A celebration of harmony around the world
This Love by Isabel Otter and Harriet Lynas "It doesn't matter who we are, join hands and stand up tall. Love is a special language,...
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Feb 12, 20213 min read
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A first book of feelings
The Colour of Happy by Laura Baker and Angie Rozelaar What's it about? A little boy finds a dandelion while out for a walk with his dog....
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Feb 5, 20213 min read
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This book pushes all the right buttons
The Button Book by Sally Nicholls and Bethan Woollvin The Button Book can only be described as a work of genius and complete and utter...
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Jan 26, 20213 min read
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A joyful celebration of the natural world
Counting Creatures by Julia Donaldson and Sharon King-Chai Counting Creatures is not an ordinary counting book - it's an absolutely...
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Jan 22, 20213 min read
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BLOG TOUR! Mini Monsters: Can I Be the Best?
We are thrilled to be the first stop on the blog tour for Mini Monsters: Can I Be The Best? by Caryl Hart and Tony Neal. This brilliant...
Picture Book Snob
Jan 18, 20217 min read
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Little Books with Big Love
Christmas is Love and Me... by Emma Dodd Emma Dodd's books are amazing. They're extremely gentle and powerful at the same time. They're...
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Dec 3, 20203 min read
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Crunchy Leaves, Cute Cats and Perfect Pumpkins
Ollie's Lost Kitten by Nicola Killen A little girl helps a lost kitten find its way home in this adorable story infused with the cosiness...
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Oct 12, 20202 min read
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