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Who Ate all the Bugs?
Name: Amanda Shipton
02 February 2024;Genre: Environment & Nature
Who Ate all the Bugs? The true and gory story of the food chain. This is the start of a trilogy of picture books by Matty Long exploring ecosystems and the creatures within them. It's a beautiful morning in the garden, Snail and Worm are out for a stroll, when disaster...
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On Silver Tides
Name: Clair Bossons
02 February 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Sylvia Bishop has written a wonderful story that will transport you to a fantasy world set within our own. On Silver Tides is set on the rivers of England and is steeped with myth and River Lore. Kelda's sister Isla is born to a family of silvermen, who can breathe thro...
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The Best Eid Ever
Name: Maria
02 February 2024;Genre: Picture Books
The Best Eid Ever tells the story of Aisha and her family as they prepare for Eid. This book is filled with information about what happens during Eid and during Ramadan. Aisha explores Iftar - decorating her hands with henna - as well as Eid prayers and finally Eid itself....
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Hedge Lion
Name: Jemma Jeffrey
02 February 2024;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
This beautiful story takes us on Ida's daily journey in which she climbs down steps, swings on a gate and passes a hedge. But these are no ordinary sights, for the steps are a mountain, and the hedge is a lion! With animals living in his mane and plants on either side of him, the lion w...
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This Book Will Make You An Artist
Name: Maria Faithorn
02 February 2024;Genre: Non Fiction
This Book Will Make You An Artist is a bright and captivating book that proves that anyone, anywhere, can become an artist. With just a few simple resources that can easily be sourced, this book guides you through works of many famous artists. Learn about pointillism an...
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A Horse Called Now
Name: Jessica Bunney
02 February 2024;Genre: Personal Growth
Now is the name of the gorgeous white horse who grazes in the picturesque field. Now is on hand to support their animal friends who seek comfort. The rabbits are fearful of the foxes, Hen is frightened of the magpies and the lambs fear the farmer's new dog. Each time they rush to Now with thei...
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Who Rules the Rockpool?
Name: Wendy Kelly
01 February 2024;Genre: Environment & Nature
Subtitled 'the battle for SURVIVAL in a WATERY world', this cartoony book tells the story of Crab, who gets knocked out of his tiny Rockpool by a large wave, into a larger Rockpool. Crab is used to being the ruler of his Rockpool and is keen to take the crown in his new home. His friend prawn...
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The Blue Umbrella
Name: Jemma Jeffrey
01 February 2024;Genre: Friends and family
The Blue Umbrella is a heartwarming story that highlights the power of compassion and community. It begins with a mysterious umbrella being given to the main character; a young girl. Although the umbrella is small, she offers her mum a space underneath it when raindrops begin...
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A Home for Stone
Name: Maria
01 February 2024;Genre: Family & Home
A rhyming text and vibrant illustrations are appealing to young readers and this book was a popular choice with a group of 6 to 7-year-olds. This book supports rhyme and language with children able to join in with the text and predict with the support of the illustrations what happens next. <...
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On Silver Tides
Name: Beverley Somerset
01 February 2024;Genre: Fantasy
16-year-old Kelda and her family belong to a race of hidden people called silvermen. They can swim like fish and breathe through their skin. They live on boats and travel the waterways of Britain. However, Kelda has a younger sister, Isla, who was born different. She cannot breathe underwater,...
