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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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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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Brilliant books for going back to school
We're joining in with the #8BrilliantBooks Instagram challenge created by Esther of @mrsbrownsbookbox and Laura of @loveableliterature...
Picture Book Snob
Aug 22, 20212 min read
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It’s more fun when we’re together
The Perfect Fit by Naomi and James Jones, Oxford University Press What's it about? We have been meaning to share a review of this amazing...
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Aug 21, 20213 min read
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Cheeky little monkeys will love this book
Cheeky Monkey by Zehra Hicks, Hachette We're mad about Pug Hug by Zehra Hicks and I've been meaning to review it for ages. Our copy...
Picture Book Snob
Aug 20, 20212 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...
Picture Book Snob
May 7, 20213 min read
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BLOG TOUR: Sonny Says, "Mine!" by Caryl Hart and Zachariah Ohora
Caryl Hart is one of our favourite authors and Zachariah Ohora is one of our favourite illustrators. We were delighted to discover that...
Picture Book Snob
Apr 14, 20214 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...
Picture Book Snob
Apr 5, 20213 min read
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BLOG TOUR! Mini Monsters: Can I Be the Best?
We are thrilled to be the first stop on the blog tour for Mini Monsters: Can I Be The Best? by Caryl Hart and Tony Neal. This brilliant...
Picture Book Snob
Jan 18, 20217 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...
Picture Book Snob
Oct 5, 20203 min read
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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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Aug 20, 20203 min read
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Rhinos and Baboons and Bears - Oh My!
I Have to Start at School Today by Simon Philip and Ged Adamson This is a fantastic story which acknowledges how issues that might seem...
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Aug 13, 20202 min read
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What would a dragon do at school?
When a Dragon Goes to School by Caryl Hart and Rosalind Beardshaw This wonderful book eases anxiety about starting school by guiding...
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Aug 5, 20203 min read
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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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Aug 2, 20203 min read
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