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The Last Tree
Name: Sharon Porter
02 November 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
My children initially thought that because The Last Tree was a picture book, that it would be a simple book. They were very surprised. The main theme of the book is about the earth only having a limited amount of resources and once they're all gone, that's it. The fact...
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Rita Wants a Witch
Name: Maria Faithorn
01 November 2021;Genre: Picture Books
Rita wants a witch! A witch wouldn't make her go to bed, be clean, wash up or do homework. Rita could help her witch with magic potions and spells. A witch could teach bullies a lesson and turn teachers into frogs! Rita's wishes turn to thoughts. She hopes her witch wouldn't be too spoo...
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The Same but Different
Name: Amanda Shipton
30 October 2021;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
The Same but Different is a beautifully written book that is perfect for sharing. This fascinating book demonstrates ways in which we are all part of a worldwide family of people who are unique and special in countless different ways. It gently introduces themes which is sure...
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Leaves
Name: Lizi Backhouse
27 October 2021;Genre: Bereavement
Leaves is a genuinely beautiful book about seasons and the circle of life. The old tree teaches his long sapling everything she needs to know; how to survive, how to thrive and how to grow. He teaches her to enjoy and view the world, how to encounter the the wind and together...
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Pippin paints a portrait
Name: Lizi Backhouse
23 October 2021;Genre: Picture Books
Pippin is trying to paint a self portrait, but so is everybody else it seems! Pippin Paints a Portrait introduces readers to many different artists as the different characters paint in the style of artists, both historical and modern. The book is easy to read, engaging - it's...
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All Through the Night: People Who Work While We Sleep
Name: Lucy Newton
22 October 2021;Genre: Picture Books
All Through the Night: People Who Work While We Sleep is a really lovely book! It tells a story of people who work in different roles during the night. Many children probably presume that everyone is at home sleeping during the night, so it is a good eye opener into what actua...
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Everything Under the Sun
Name: Kyle Matravers
15 October 2021;Genre: Information books
Molly Oldfield, host of the Number 1 and award winning Everything under the Sun podcast, has transferred some of the best questions into this bumper hardback collection. Each day of the year is accompanied by a thought provoking question straight from the mind of a child. From...
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Yapping Away
Name: Bryony Davies
15 October 2021;Genre: Poetry
Yapping Away: Poems to fill the world with laughter, by Joshua Seigal, is a collection of funny poems with feelings. The blurb states that this collection is 'perfect for small readers with big imaginations' and this is certainly true. Seigal's collection in this book includes...
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The ABC Factor
Name: Lizi Backhouse
04 October 2021;Genre: Early Skills
An alphabet book with a twist! Tired of the normal animal alphabets, Cat is writing her own alphabet of unusual animals and is holding an audition, with the help of fellow judges Lion and Pony, to fill each letter. Stick Insect is tired of pretending to be a stick so when he sees the po...
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Nook
Name: Samantha Hughes
04 October 2021;Genre: Friendship
Nook is a rabbit who is presented as a small and shy character. She likes to sit alone watching the others play, gaining comfort from the reassurance that a wall, the space under a table or the cosy, comfy space of a hollow tree provide her with. Her friends give her the space...
