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Shoot for the Stars
Name: Jane Rew
20 June 2025;Genre: Personal Growth
A book on a wide range of sports, with the message that success is achievable for any child with ambition, determination and the encouragement of trailblazers, will be a welcome and popular addition to the school library. Shoot for the Stars is clearly...
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Supa Nova
Name: Elen Greem
20 June 2025;Genre: STEM
Supa Nova, a graphic novel, is an action-packed story with plenty of heart and humour. Its focus is Nova, a genius young scientist - hence 'Supa Nova' - who is keen to solve some of the world's problems using her knowledge of science. Fortunately she has a secret (and massive!...
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Escape Room: Game Zero
Name: Louisa Farrow
19 June 2025;Genre: Science Fiction
Imagine you were playing a game but found you were trapped inside it. If you can't stop playing, is it even a game anymore? Eden has played many Escape Rooms before, but the Escape is offering her something different....
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Kerfuffle Bird
Name: Elen Green
19 June 2025;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Kerfuffle Bird brings a wonderfully loud and noisy character out of the pages and into our hearts! Maeve is a Hushling and, as their name suggests, is meant to live quietly and peacefully in their orderly town. Sadly for Maeve, she has 'big feelings' that she wants to express,...
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Choose Your Own Evolution: Go Extinct or Survive? You Decide!
Name: Sue Wilsher
16 June 2025;Genre: Non Fiction
Using a 'pick-your-own-path' format, Choose Your Own Evolution offers a really unique and engaging exploration of life on Earth. It is an incredibly engaging and accessible read! 'The Journey Begins' sets the scene, explaining that every animal has a secret history - their evo...
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My BIG Playbook: Things That Go
Name: Lucy Hopkins
16 June 2025;Genre: Early Skills
My BIG Playbook: Things That Go is another brilliant playbook - we've loved the farm version and this one is just as good! This is a great book for young children to develop their fine motor skills. Each page is filled with flaps to lift which are made of soft...
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National Trust: When Summer Comes
Name: Lucy Hopkins
16 June 2025;Genre: Environment & Nature
A book filled with simple, bright pictures and lots of summer joy! National Trust: When Summer Comes tells a story of a little girl who is enjoying all of the lovely things that summer brings. Each page has a different thing you can do or explore during summer. It's a great op...
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An Ocean Full of Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends from Around the World
Name: Sue Wilsher
13 June 2025;Genre: Myths & Legends
The latest in this wonderful series celebrating traditional tales from around the world, An Ocean Full of Stories offers a wealth of water-related folklore. Thoughtfully retold by Angela McAllister, the 50 stories have been gathered into six sections: Fishy Tales; Crossing the...
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Nelly The Very Different Bird
Name: Louise Gahan
13 June 2025;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Nelly is a bird who can't fly, but that doesn't stop her. When her flock migrates without her, Nelly doesn't despair. She sets off on a whirlwind journey of her own, crossing oceans, climbing mountains, and braving deserts - all in pursuit of her feathered friends. But when she finally catches...
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Words Can Fly: Uplifting poems for children
Name: Sue Wilsher
13 June 2025;Genre: Poetry
Words Can Fly offers a cornucopia of poems full of wisdom, reassurance and compassion. The collection is perfect for dipping in and out of and revisiting, somewhere to return to words of comfort and inspiration. A wide range of poetry is included here, enabling readers to find...
