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Five reasons why we love Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush...
... and why you will too! Written by Patrice Lawrence, illustrated by Camilla Sucre and published by Nosy Crow, this stunning story...
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Jul 18, 20223 min read
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Why we love The Elephant Detectives by Ged Adamson
Published by Nosy Crow, 7th July 2022 It was the 'perfect kind of day' until Alan lost his elephant. Despite their size, elephants can...
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Jul 7, 20224 min read
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Big thoughts, big questions, big dreams - why we LOVE Martha Maps It Out by Leigh Hodgkinson
Despite being dreadful at reading actual real-life maps, I love finding fictional maps in books. As a child, I remember being absolutely...
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Jul 6, 20224 min read
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Mia Makes a Meadow
By Rachel Lawston & Beatriz Castro, Pikku Publishing What's it about? Mia loves to help her neighbour Erik in their shared courtyard...
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May 3, 20223 min read
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This beautiful book shows how ideas blossom
The Girl Who Planted Trees by Caryl Hart and Anastasia Suvorova In this exceptional new story by Caryl Hart and Anastasia Suvorova, a...
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Mar 20, 20224 min read
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Love lights the way at Christmas
A Dublin Christmas by Nicola Colton, Gill Books What's it about? It's Christmas Eve in Dublin and Orla is decorating the tree while...
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Nov 23, 20218 min read
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The Witchling's Wish: Review + Interview with Lu Fraser & Sarah Massini
It was so exciting to chat with the author and illustrator of one of the most beautiful books we've ever seen! Read a review, learn what...
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Oct 19, 202110 min read
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BLOG TOUR: Violet's Tempest by Ian Eagleton & Clara Anganuzzi review + interview
Find out why we love Violet's Tempest, learn what inspired the story and discover which Shakespeare-themed books Ian Eagleton recommends...
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Sep 27, 20216 min read
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Hoots, hollers and howls of laughter
Sing Like a Whale by Moira Butterfield and Gwen Millward, Welbeck Kids Hey little human, do you want to make noises like the wild animals...
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Sep 24, 20212 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...
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Sep 22, 20213 min read
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The Boys and The Girls: Q&A Tour + Review
Discover Lauren Ace's top tips for young writers and find out why we love The Boys and The Girls, written by Lauren and illustrated by...
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Sep 12, 20217 min read
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This modern fairy tale never misses a beat
The Rapping Princess by Hannah Lee and Allen Fatimaharan, Faber What's it about? The Rapping Princess introduces the wonderful Shiloh who...
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Aug 20, 20213 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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Why everyone should have an octopus
All I Want is an Octopus by Tracy Gunaratnam and Valentina Fontana, Maverick Books Looking for a helper who could make you laugh, style...
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Aug 3, 20212 min read
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An unconventional canine with a heart of gold
Rose the Cat-Dog by Todd Albert and Sirma Karaguiozova Rose the Cat-Dog is one of those rare stories about a pet that will appeal to...
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Aug 3, 20212 min read
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This book will take you somewhere special
Somewhere by Jeanne Willis and Anastasia Suvorova, Nosy Crow What's it about? Oscar discovers a magical place at the bottom of the garden...
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Jun 28, 20213 min read
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The rhythm of life is a powerful beat
Zawadi Likes to Dance by Varaidzo Owuyo and Sasha Richards Zawadi Likes to Dance is a gorgeous celebration of a little girl's creative...
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May 23, 20212 min read
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How to find your inner strength
Today I'm Strong by Nadiya Hussain and Ella Bailey, Hodder (Hachette) What's it about? A little girl loves school most of the time, but...
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May 7, 20213 min read
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Do we see the same things?
Are Your Stars Like My Stars? by Leslie Helakoski and Heidi Woodward Sheffield, Sterling Publishing What's it about? This is a beautiful...
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Apr 17, 20212 min read
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Big bad books and gentle wolves
The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Book by Lucy Rowland and Ben Mantle: review + author interview We were delighted to chat to one of...
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Apr 13, 202110 min read
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