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Jan 7, 20214 min read

Hearts don't erase those we love

Pencil Dog by Leigh Hodgkinson We adore this beautiful book about the bond between a girl and a dog. This is no ordinary canine - he’s...

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Nov 11, 20203 min read

The fine art of friendship

Meesha Makes Friends by Tom Percival "Meesha LOVED making things. She could make pictures out of numbers... and pictures out of sounds....

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Nov 6, 20203 min read

A beam of hope in challenging times

The World Made a Rainbow by Michelle Robinson and Emily Hamilton "Let's paint a big rainbow to put on display. When people pass by it and...

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Nov 2, 20202 min read

A little horse with big dreams

Tamlin's Great Adventure by Victoria Byron This is the delightful tale of Tamlin, a horse who is very content in his field with his best...

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Oct 27, 20203 min read

Shadow Monsters and Shooting Stars

Afraid of the Dark written by Sarah Shaffi and Isabel Otter, illustrated by Lucy Farfort This is a lovely new book which explores issues...

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A small act of kindness mends more than wings

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Oct 24, 20203 min read

A small act of kindness mends more than wings

Albert the Dragon by Gareth Chapman and Andrea Rossi This gorgeous picture book demonstrates how powerful kindness can be and celebrates...

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A Beautiful Friendship Brings the Dead Zoo to Life

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Oct 22, 20204 min read

A Beautiful Friendship Brings the Dead Zoo to Life

The Dead Zoo by Peter Donnelly, Gill Books Mr Gray is the owner of the Dead Zoo, which houses an extensive collection of stuffed animals...

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The Powerful Magic of Finding Your Voice

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Oct 5, 20203 min read

The Powerful Magic of Finding Your Voice

Wanda's Words Got Stuck by Lucy Rowland and Paula Bowles A wonderful story about overcoming your fears and channelling the strength you...

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Sep 16, 20202 min read

The Saga of the Single Sock

Simon Sock by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, illustrated by Nick East Simon is an odd sock who longs to belong to a pair so that he can go...

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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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The Colour Monster Makes School Less Scary!

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Aug 2, 20203 min read

The Colour Monster Makes School Less Scary!

The Colour Monster Goes to School by Anna Llenas This bright and cheerful story captures all the excitement and apprehension that...

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