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Tag Archives: Windrush
Finding Hope in New Children’s Books
One of the many things I find particularly engaging about reading and reviewing books for children is that if not always blessed with a perfect, happy ending they do usually provide a hopeful one. The news over the summer both … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged Black History Month, childrens_books, family, Friendship, G M Linton, humour, Jamaica, Jenny Pearson, Survival, Usborne Books, Windrush
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Coming to England by Floella Benjamin illustrated by Diane Ewen
A picture book that captures the optimism and positivity of Dame Floella herself this inspiring true life story is a joy to read and is made accessible to the youngest of readers. When Floella Benjamin was ten years old, she … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged biography, Dame Floella Benjamin, empathy, immigration, inspirational, kindness, picturebooks, Windrush
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