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After The Fall by Dan Santat – A picture book for all ages

Posted on May 12, 2018 by

This wonderful book tells the story of what happened after that most famous nursery rhyme fall. How Humpty Dumpty survived and then decided to get back up again with truly astounding results. Often as a school librarian I have said … Continue reading →

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Peace Lily by Hilary Robinson illustrated by Martin Impey

Posted on May 10, 2018 by

A beautiful addition to the Where The Poppies Now Grow series this story told in rhyme highlights the contribution made by women during World War 1. The gentle illustrations combine superbly with the text to make this subject accessible to … Continue reading →

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Rose’s Dress of Dreams by Katherine Woodfine Illustrations by Kate Pankhurst

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

A charming introduction to historical fiction for emerging readers this tale of determination and following your dreams by award-winning author Katherine Woodfine is a delight. The gorgeous illustrations by Kate Pankhurst combine perfectly with the text to create a perfect … Continue reading →

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Kate Greenaway Award 2018 Shortlist – Under The Same Sky by Britta Teckentrup

Posted on April 29, 2018 by

This charming picture book, shortlisted for this year’s Kate Greenaway Award, uses a clever peep through technique to emphasise the way in which everyone around the world is united by the same hopes and dreams. It is a timely and … Continue reading →

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Kick by Mitch Johnson

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

An extremely impressive debut, this book has at its heart a lead character with whom readers will readily engage. Despite his difficult and at times distressing life 12 year old Budi is a boy with friends, heroes, hopes and dreams … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books Helping Readers Find Courage

Posted on April 15, 2018 by

One of my favourite debuts last year was The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson so I was very much looking forward to reading The Light Jar, her second novel, and I certainly wasn’t disappointed by this thoughtful novel about finding … Continue reading →

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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

Over the weekend I read Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, the debut novel by Gail Honeyman. I adored Eleanor and her voice will stay with me for a long time. This is a moving story told with humour and care. … Continue reading →

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The Explorer by Katherine Rundell

Posted on March 24, 2018 by

The Explorer by Katherine Rundell
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Sky Chasers by Emma Carroll

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

Magpie is an orphan living off her wits as a pickpocket in the back streets of Annonay in France when a chance encounter with a boy dangling from the sky changes her life forever. She goes to the rescue and … Continue reading →

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Here We Are – Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers

Posted on January 10, 2018 by

Oliver Jeffers’ latest picture book is a tender guide written to his newborn son to help him make sense of the world around him. This lovely book is also a short but thoughtful essay on what makes our global community … Continue reading →

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