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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...
Picture Book Snob
Oct 15, 20214 min read
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An unforgettable story and a very special bond
The Forgettery by Rachel Ip and Laura Hughes “Now some people don’t believe in The Forgettery, And some people have simply forgotten...
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Oct 10, 20213 min read
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Daring deeds and lasting lessons: a fairy tale that explores consent
Princess Freya's Great Escape by Rebecca Taylor and Lenka Knoetze When children’s books concern themselves with serious issues, the plot...
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Oct 2, 20212 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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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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See the world with this wonderful book
Travels with my Granny by Juliet Rix and Christopher Corr What's it about? Granny trekked all over the world in her youth. Now she is...
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Feb 16, 20213 min read
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Picture books for Safer Internet Day
Tuesday 9th February 2021 is Safer Internet Day. Here are three brilliant books by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross, ideal for educating young...
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Feb 9, 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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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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Jan 7, 20214 min read
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The circle of life in all its glory
Fox Isabel Thomas and Daniel Egnéus Fox is a book with a one-word title which can also be summarised in one word: "stunning." Prepare to...
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Dec 16, 20202 min read
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How the light gets in
Butterfly Brain by Laura Dockrill and Gwen Millward "She lives in your head, remembers everything you do; your dreams, she collects, and...
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Nov 16, 20205 min read
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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 11, 20203 min read
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A tale of two hillsides
The Spots and the Dots by Helen Baugh and Marion Deuchars The red Spots and the blue Dots live on either side of a hill. Afraid of one...
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Nov 8, 20203 min read
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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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Oct 27, 20203 min read
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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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Oct 5, 20203 min read
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Bald is Beautiful: A Letter for a Fabulous Girl
by Carola Schmidt and Dian Ovieta Written as a letter to girls of any age who will go, or already are, bald, this is a book about “love,...
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Sep 22, 20202 min read
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