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Why we love The Roar by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar
Following on from the runaway success of While We Can't Hug and The Longer the Wait the Bigger the Hug comes The Roar. The first two...
Picture Book Snob
Jul 17, 20222 min read
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Mindfulness for busy bunnies
Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny by Emily Ann Davison and Deborah Allwright, Nosy Crow, March 2022 What's it about? Yo-Yo is a busy...
Picture Book Snob
Mar 16, 20224 min read
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Ten things we love about Thank You for the Little Things...
...as we join the Gratitude Tour for this gorgeous book We're thrilled to be joining the Gratitude Tour for Thank You for the Little...
Picture Book Snob
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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Get by with a little help from forest friends
Read our review of The Little Squirrel Who Worried by Katie O'Donoghue (Gill Books) and our interview with its talented debut...
Picture Book Snob
Nov 3, 20219 min read
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How to win friends and influence ghouls
Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago, Walker Books Here's a book that had been on my wishlist for ages and one I really regret not...
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Oct 15, 20214 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...
Picture Book Snob
Sep 27, 20216 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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Ten reasons why you should choose Charlie Chooses
Charlie Chooses by Lou Peacock and Nicola Slater, Nosy Crow Charlie Chooses is an adorable story about a boy so scared of making the...
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Jun 15, 20213 min read
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What if this book could help overthinkers?
What if, Pig? by Linzie Hunter, HarperCollins We have been so excited about What if, Pig? by Linzie Hunter ever since catching a glimpse...
Picture Book Snob
May 20, 202110 min read
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The best bad mood ever!
Barbara Throws a Wobbler by Nadia Shireen, Puffin Books "Of course, Barbara had been in bad moods before. She'd had huffs, grumps, upsets...
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May 12, 20213 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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How to feel calm every day
The Calm Book by Alex Allan and Anne Wilson, Welbeck Children's Books "Think about how you are feeling inside and out. Understanding what...
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May 3, 20212 min read
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A map to guide us through darkness
Rain before Rainbows by Smriti Halls and David Litchfield, Walker Books What's it about? After her home is set on fire, a young girl must...
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Apr 22, 20212 min read
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How to be a brave grown-up
Don't go to School by Máire Zepf and Tarsila Krüse, Futa Fata What's it about? It's Benno the bear's first day at school and he can't...
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Apr 5, 20213 min read
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Laughing our cares and fears away
Imagine! by Patricia Forde and Elīna Braslina, Little Island Books What's it about? A little girl shares her fears with her grandmother...
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Feb 19, 20213 min read
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We are all made of stars
Stardust by Jeanne Willis and Briony May Smith, Nosy Crow What's it about? A little girl feels constantly in her older sister's shadow....
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Feb 15, 20213 min read
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Charlie and the Dog Who Came to Stay
Dr Ruth Spence and Kimiya Pahlevan "The dog likes to lie across Charlie's shoulders. It is a very big, heavy dog so it takes all her...
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Feb 6, 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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Creating a safe space for our emotions
A Shelter for Sadness by Anne Booth and David Litchfield, Templar Books What's it about? Inspired by the writings of Etty Hillesum, a...
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Feb 4, 20213 min read
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Take a walk on the wild side
Howl by Kat Patrick and Evie Barrow “It had been one of those days. First of all, the sun was the wrong shape, in a sky that was too...
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Feb 3, 20214 min read
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