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One Day, So Many Ways
Name: Emily Beale
14 October 2018;Genre: Adventure
One Day, So Many Ways is a beautifully illustrated look into the lives of over 40 children living around the world as they go about their daily routines. From Alaska to Brazil, Greenland to Tanzania, children are waking in homes all around the world. While there are many similarities to European...
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Power To The Princess
Name: Sian S
14 October 2018;Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
Well where do I start with this book? What an empowering and beautiful depiction of an array of timeless classics such as Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and many more. All with a feminine twist but not singling out male readers. I love the sense of fulfilment and belonging each story...
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I Really Want That Unicorn
Name: Lauren Maidman
05 October 2018;Genre: Adventure
Ever wanted to win a big, sparkly, Mellow Yellow Unicorn? Chloe Crocodile does, desperately! The only way she can do this is to win Miss Twinkletoes' talent competition. All Chloe has to do is bake a rainbow cake, make a magic castle, design a unicorn fairy costume and give her best performance!...
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Daddy Hairdo
Name: Lauren Maidman
05 October 2018;Genre: Adventure
Daddy Hairdo is the funny tale of Amy, her Dad and her huge amounts of hair! As Amy's hair grows and grows, Dad seems to be losing his. After them attempting to search for it Dad turns his efforts to Amy's hair creating the biggest, boldest and most amazing hairstyles in town. As Amy and her Dad...
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The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle
Name: Nikki Stiles
01 October 2018;Genre: Adventure
This is an endearing follow up to The Bear and the Piano and as expected, every bit as beautiful as the award winning The Bear and the Piano. I find with David Litchfield's stunning picture books there is always sensitivity and care given to those characters who need it most. His stories are hear...
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How to Help a Hedgehog and Protect a Polar Bear
Name: Catherine Purcell
01 October 2018;Genre: Adventure
How to help a hedgehog AND protect a polar bear? I'm all ears, tell me more! Published by Nosy Crow in collaboration with the National Trust, Jess French's book is perfect for KS1 and KS2 children describing as it does 12 of the major habitats in the world. Each habitat, for example heathland...
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Dave the Lonely Monster
Name: Lauren Maidman
29 September 2018;Genre: Friends and family
Dave is a lonely monster who was once the terror of the town, until banished to Echo Rock. Now Dave is old and lonely, with only his bass guitar for friendship and sock knitting for fun. Knights come and poke fun of him but he is no longer interested. Until one day a very small and brave knight c...
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The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle
Name: Lauren Maidman
29 September 2018;Genre: Adventure
This is the heart-warming story of Hector and Hugo and their love of music. Hector was a fiddle player, and his act was great, until a piano playing bear came along and he had to retire. Hector's dream of playing to thousands one day was shattered so he put away his fiddle forever. Until one nigh...
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Oi Duck-billed Platypus!
Name: Nikki Stiles
27 September 2018;Genre: Adventure
The latest book in the 'Oi Frog!' series, Oi Duck-billed Platypus was never going to disappoint. My class of year 1's thoroughly enjoyed this rhyming romp. And in their words 'Kes Gray is very good at rhyming, he's funny!'. The story holds direct links to the previous three books and if you have...
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We Are Together
Name: Nikki Stiles
27 September 2018;Genre: Adventure
Britta Teckentrup, a CILIP Kate Greenaway medal shortlisted illustrator, has created this stunning peep-through picture book in her usual fantastic style. This beautiful picture book celebrates the power of being part of a team and the joys friendship brings. The story begins with two children...
