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Mar 15, 20223 min read

The Magic of Seasons

A Fascinating Guide to Seasons Around the World by Vicky Woodgate, Dorling Kindersley, March 2022 Vicky Woodgate creates the most...

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Best friends can always laugh at each other

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Aug 31, 20213 min read

Best friends can always laugh at each other

Pug & Pig and Friends by Sue Lowell Gallion and Joyce Wan, Simon & Schuster Pug & Pig and Friends is one of the most uplifting books we...

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Why we love The Cat and the Rat and the Hat by Em Lynas and Matt Hunt (Nosy Crow)

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Aug 6, 20212 min read

Why we love The Cat and the Rat and the Hat by Em Lynas and Matt Hunt (Nosy Crow)

…and why you will too A cat and a rat engage in a battle of wits as they try to take possession of a much-coveted hat. When a bat...

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The cat may be bad, but the book is brilliant!

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May 21, 20212 min read

The cat may be bad, but the book is brilliant!

Bad Cat! by Nicola O'Byrne, Nosy Crow What's it about? This wonderful book introduces Fluffykins, a deceptively cute-looking kitty with...

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Apr 14, 20213 min read

The Magic of Sleep

The Magic of Sleep by Vicky Woodgate, Dorling Kindersley "Everyone needs to sleep. In fact, you have to sleep to survive - just like you...

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A first reader that kids will actually want to read

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Mar 3, 20213 min read

A first reader that kids will actually want to read

Cat Has a Plan by Laura Gehl and Fred Blunt, Simon & Schuster What's it about? Cat is sad because Dog has a dinosaur toy that Cat really...

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Jan 31, 20213 min read

A Magnificent Menagerie

The Moonlight Zoo by Maudie Powell-Tuck and Karl James Mountford, Little Tiger The Moonlight Zoo is a stunning and soothing bedtime...

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Dec 4, 20203 min read

A fun and festive feline caper

Sammy Claws: The Christmas Cat by Lucy Rowland and Paula Bowles Sammy Claws is Santa's cat who longs to help out with his owner's annual...

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Crunchy Leaves, Cute Cats and Perfect Pumpkins

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Oct 12, 20202 min read

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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Cats & Dogs: Brilliant Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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Sep 9, 20203 min read

Cats & Dogs: Brilliant Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Here's a selection of picture books, suitable for babies and toddlers, featuring canines and felines.

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Aug 29, 20204 min read

Why Cats Make Better Pets Than Gorillas

I Don't Know What to Call My Cat by Simon Philip and Ella Bailey This book was the perfect antidote to the double dose of back-to-school...

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Aug 20, 20203 min read

A Cat and Mouse Tale with a Twist

Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton This book was originally purchased a few years ago, long before school was on the horizon, just because we...

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Jul 17, 20203 min read

The Magical Meg, Mog and Owl

Meg's Eggs by Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski It was completely by accident that I discovered how fantastic Meg, Mog and Owl are. I now...

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Meet the Charming and Playful Tangram Cat

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Jul 15, 20202 min read

Meet the Charming and Playful Tangram Cat

I've chosen Tangram Cat by Maranke Rinck and Martijn van der Linden for my first ever blog post! This is the book that inspired me to...

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