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To the Island
Name: Joanna Hewish
10 September 2020;Genre: Myths & Legends
Beautiful, ethereal, magical. This original picture book captures the imagination of all who read it; it genuinely feels you are holding something magical in your hands.To the Island is a beautiful story that is inspired from the Irish legend of Hy Brasil, an islan...
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Name: Maria Faithorn
03 September 2020;Genre: Environment & Nature
In Fish, Finn and his dog Skip have work to do. Early in the morning, they head out in their little wooden fishing boat. On the way they see some sad looking seals. Not sure why they were looking so sad, they continued on to their fishing spot. After waiting and waiting and wa...
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Name: Sam Phillips
03 September 2020;Genre: Environment & Nature
The Tindims of Rubbish Island is a delightful story, the first in the series, about a group of miniature characters called the Tindims, who live on an island of rubbish that floats around in the sea. Since Viking times, the Tindims have worked tirelessly as self appointed eco-...
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Name: Kyle Matravers
03 September 2020;Genre: Environment & Nature
Fish is a charming story with an important and strong message about caring for the environment. The story is based around an elderly fisherman called Finn and his trusted companion Skip the dog. We join Finn early one morning as he rises with the sun and sets off to catch a de...
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Name: Kyle Matravers
03 September 2020;Genre: Picture Books
Books make good pets and don't need going to the vet.The idea and vision of this book is clear to see and I can see what the author has tried to achieve. But for me, he has missed the mark with his target audience. The book is recommended for 3-5 year olds, however...
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Name: Maria Faithorn
03 September 2020;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Like many children, Jeremy worries! Jeremy lives his life worrying about odd socks, evil squirrels, spotty bananas, but most of all, the wind. He does his best to avoid all types of potential danger. Until one day, he meets Maggie. Maggie doesn't worry. Maggie isn't scared of anything. And thi...
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Name: Lorraine Ansell
03 September 2020;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
In The Goody, Chirton Krauss is the good child in his family, always completing chores and eating his vegetables. His sister, Myrtle, is the naughty child who never does as she's told. One day Chirton decides he has had enough of being good and decides to behave differently, c...
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Name: Maria Faithorn
03 September 2020;Genre: Picture Books
As summer fades to autumn, the little goose feels that there is something that she needs to do. But what is it? With suggestions from her friends - beaver, squirrel and bear - about how they prepare for the change in seasons, she realises that these preparations are not for her.She...
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Name: James Hewish
01 September 2020;Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies
The 'Little People, Big Dreams' collection is a fantastic, original collection of books that are fascinating and insightful. Ernest Shackleton is no exception, teaching both parent and child about this incredible man in history.Ernest Shackleton recounts the histor...
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Name: James Hewish
01 September 2020;Genre: Poetry
The B on your thumb is an absolute masterpiece. It is an assortment of superbly written, humorous poems that address spelling patterns, phonics, homophones, silent letters and more. It is aimed at children between 3 and 7 years old and will almost certainly be conducive in boosting a child's r...
