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The Star in the Forest
Name: Wendy Kelly
06 May 2021;Genre: Personal Growth
This Star in the Forest is a beautiful book which calls for as much time unpicking the illustrations as it does the text. Maisie and Pip are sisters who spot a falling star and go on a night time walk through the forest to find it. Pip is more cautious and worries about...
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Out to Sea
Name: Wendy Kelly
06 May 2021;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Lara is a little girl whose grandma has died. Her grief overwhelms her, isolates her and her tears create a river that carries her out to sea on a little boat. She spends weeks trapped and alone, not noticing the sea creatures around her, watching over her silently from the corners of the page...
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Genie and Teeny Make a Wish
Name: Jacqueline Harris
01 May 2021;Genre: Funny Stories
Grant is a genie; not a particularly good genie either - he often mishears the wishes and creates havoc. One day he mishears the Queen and ends up being banished from the world of genies. Grant ends up in the real world and moves into a teapot and meets Teeny, a dog. Through a series of misadv...
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Tisha and the Blossom - Being mindful in a hectic world
Name: Marie Berry
01 May 2021;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
I really liked this book. As a teacher in a school that follows the Mind Up program, we are often looking for ways to bring being mindful into our classrooms. This book is another lovely way to do this. The story focuses on Tisha who lives in a world where everyone is always rushing. Ev...
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Name: Susanne Hodgson
01 May 2021;Genre: Picture Books
A beautifully written story with delightful illustrations that gave me a real sense of the characters' emotions and feelings.The story focuses on a dog and a young girl who have to stay inside until a storm passes. It provides an opportunity for discussion about imaginary play and...
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A Song of Gladness - a story of hope for us and our planet
Name: Jemma Jeffrey
01 May 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
A Song of Gladness is a beautiful book that celebrates the amazing variety of life on Earth. It is a story of hope and love for our planet. From a blackbird in an English garden, to a whale in the deep blue, from roaring lions on the African savanna to the tiny ladybirds, this...
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Pierre's New Hair
Name: Maria Faithorn
01 May 2021;Genre: Picture Books
Pierre's New Hair is a bear who loves hair! When his hair looks fantastic he feels it too. His idols, the Poodle Squad, have fantastic hair and he dreams of one day proving that bears can have this hair too. News spreads that the Poodle Squad are judging this year's roller ska...
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Milly cow Gives Milk
Name: Samantha Hughes
22 April 2021;Genre: Non Fiction
This book is a useful introduction to the importance of milk and how it is produced. It is full of information that is presented in a simple and informative way that appeals to both children in EYFS but also in Key Stage One. This is the first book in a new series of books to help child...
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The Secret Life of Bees
Name: Amanda Shipton
15 April 2021;Genre: Non Fiction
Follow Buzzwing the honey bee on an unforgettable journey as you discover the secrets of the busy, buzzing world of bees. This is a beautifully written and illustrated book is packed full of information, stories from a range of cultures and cute characters to spot as you travel through the wor...
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The Rock From the Sky
Name: Emma O Donovan
15 April 2021;Genre: Picture Books
A cast of three contemplate and deliberate the significance of a large rock in this zen-like conversation-based tale. An unexpected other worldly cameo brings an unexpected twist to this delightfully dark observational comedy. An absolute treat to read aloud, perfect for sharing,...
