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Christmas Gift Guide: Beautiful books to inspire a lifelong love of reading
Need Christmas gift inspiration? Here are over 60 books for children and teenagers
Picture Book Snob
Dec 8, 20229 min read
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Why we love The Ultimate Seasonal Lunchbox: Autumn by Audrey Shaerrer
This wonderful family cookbook focuses on fresh, easy-to-find ingredients and simple recipes that take only a little time to prepare...
Picture Book Snob
Sep 30, 20223 min read
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A New Alphabet for Humanity
A New Alphabet for Humanity is a charming educational book that promotes kindness and compassion. Author Leesa McGregor has reimagined...
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May 29, 20221 min read
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Blog Tour: The Greatest Show on Earth
By Mini Grey, published by Puffin on 28th April, 2022 What's it about? Only the most sensational story there is – the history of our...
Picture Book Snob
May 5, 20224 min read
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The Magic of Seasons
A Fascinating Guide to Seasons Around the World by Vicky Woodgate, Dorling Kindersley, March 2022 Vicky Woodgate creates the most...
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Mar 15, 20223 min read
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Picture Book Snob on Lenses into Learning
Thanks so much to Clara Maria Fiorentini for inviting me on Lenses into Learning. This series is part of a popular teaching website...
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Feb 10, 20221 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...
Picture Book Snob
Sep 24, 20212 min read
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Time to Move South for Winter - Review + Interview with Clare Helen Welsh and Jenny Løvlie
There is nothing I can say about this book that will adequately describe how STUNNING it is and no photos could ever do it justice...
Picture Book Snob
Sep 16, 20219 min read
This vibrant book sheds light on some of nature's enigmas
Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark by Zoë Armstrong and Anja Sušanj, Flying Eye Books "Our towns, cities and motorways glitter with...
Picture Book Snob
Sep 5, 20214 min read
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Plenty of freaks in the sea!
Freaky, Funky Fish by Debra Kempf Shumaker and Claire Powell, Running Press/Hachette What’s it about? There are so many strange and...
Picture Book Snob
Aug 17, 20213 min read
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Gentle activities for the very young and their parents too
Mindful Music Moments: Nursery Rhymes, Dances and Crafts to do Together, published by Ups!de Down Books/Trigger Publishing, with an...
Picture Book Snob
Aug 3, 20212 min read
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True tales of incredible teamwork
How to Change the World by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Annabel Tempest This is a sensational book that I've been meaning to review for ages....
Picture Book Snob
Jun 16, 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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The Magic of Sleep
The Magic of Sleep by Vicky Woodgate, Dorling Kindersley "Everyone needs to sleep. In fact, you have to sleep to survive - just like you...
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Apr 15, 20213 min read
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A glorious trip around the globe
Welcome to our World: A Celebration of Children Everywhere by Moira Butterfield and Harriet Lynas, Nosy Crow What's it about? Welcome to...
Picture Book Snob
Apr 8, 20214 min read
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A Plan for the People
Nelson Mandela’s Hope for His Nation by Lindsey McDivitt and Charly Palmer “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of...
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Mar 31, 20213 min read
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The tale of the children's book trailblazer
Beatrix and her Bunnies: The Story of Beatrix Potter by Rebecca Colby and Caroline Bonne-Müller, published Nosy Crow in partnership with...
Picture Book Snob
Mar 22, 20214 min read
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Fascinating chats with fantastic beasts
Interview with a Tiger and Other Clawed Beasts Too by Andy Seed and Nick East, Welbeck Publishing What's it about? Author Andy Seed has...
Picture Book Snob
Mar 5, 20213 min read
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