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Five reasons why we love Kitsy Bitsy's Noisy Neighbours
Written by Polly Faber, illustrated by Melissa Crowton and published by Nosy Crow An exquisitely well-written picture book with...
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Blog Tour: Know it Owl by Emma Perry and Andrea Stegmaier
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The Witchling's Wish: Review + Interview with Lu Fraser & Sarah Massini
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Aug 21, 20213 min read
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Aug 20, 20212 min read
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BLOG TOUR: Book Hospital by Leigh Hodgkinson review + interview
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A simple story with lots to unpack
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What if this book could help overthinkers?
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Apr 21, 20213 min read
Meet Flossie McFluff - the Irish fairy that's tough!
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Apr 15, 202110 min read
BLOG TOUR: A Smile by Raoul Follereau, illustrated by Hoda Hadadi, review + interview
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BLOG TOUR: Finn's Garden Friends by Rachel Lawston and Lia Visirin, Pikku Publishing
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