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Name: Lizi Backhouse
03 March 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
This book, published in collaboration with the National Trust, tells the story of a child who makes a special connection with a seal whilst enjoying a glorious trip to the beach. That night, a storm rolls in and the next morning the beach is covered in litter. With a team effort, peace is rest...
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Name: Emma Nelson
11 February 2021;Genre: Social Issues
Milo takes a monthly Sunday train journey with his sister and, to get through the journey, he begins to use his imagination to create the most lovely pictures based on the passengers he sees - from the woman in the wedding dress to the crew of breakdancers. His drawings are colourful and his c...
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Name: Kyle Matravers
05 February 2021;Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies
The 'Little People, Big Dreams' series helps readers discover the lives of outstanding people from all walks of life. From designers to artists to scientists and in this case, athletes. All of the people with whom these books are written about have achieved amazing things, yet each began life...
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The Invisible
Name: Kyle Matravers
04 February 2021;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
With The Invisible, Tom Percival has created one of the most beautiful books I have read in recent years. Centred around Isabel, a young girl who lives with her family, we are treated to a story that teaches us the important lesson that everyone in the world has a right to be...
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Name: Jane Rew
04 February 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
Rosa is one little bird, one feisty little robin, in fact. If the man can take away her home at the chop of his axe, then, she decides, she can take away his hat at the beat of a wing. And what's more, she can muster other creatures to join her cause: to defend their homes from tree-fellers an...
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Everybody Worries
Name: Maria Faithorn
04 February 2021;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Everybody Worries is engaging from the offset. With a bright, busy front cover you are hooked! Because it's true... everybody worries! It's ok to have worries. Even the bravest, coolest, toughest and smartest people worry. The worry of one person others may find fun, but that'...
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The Tindims and the Turtle Tangle
Name: Sam Phillips
04 February 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
The first Tindims book was lovely, the second one, The Tindims and the Turtle Tangle, is just as lovely! Written by children's author Sally Gardner and made even more appealing with a collection of detailed, fun illustrations by Lydia Corry.When Bottle Mountain bre...
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Name: Emma Nelson
03 February 2021;Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies
The Little People, Big Dreams books discuss and explore the lives of outstanding people from across the world. This book concentrates on a young female called Malala, born in Pakistan where she grew up with a passion for education. Witnessing the Taliban destroy schools and the enforcement o...
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Name: Emma Nelson
03 February 2021;Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies
The Little People, Big Dreams books by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara discuss some of the world's most influential and inspirational people. This book is focused upon Mary Anning who grew up to be a world-renowned palaeontologist. Mary grew up in England, one of nine siblings, and only attended s...
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The Nervous Knight
Name: Jemma Jeffrey
21 January 2021;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
The Nervous Night is a story about fear and overcoming worries, written by Anthony Lloyd Jones. A gender-neutral knight lives in a peaceful kingdom but is never seen without their armour on, never ever. For who knows what could happen if they unveil their true self? With support from friends,...
