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Name: Sue Wilsher
01 October 2022;

Genre: Poetry

Courage in a Poem is not only a beautifully presented book, but also offers words of wisdom, comfort and hope. In the introduction, the poems are described as 'little parcels of empowerment' and it is easy to see why as they offer such a range of empathetic and inspiring words...

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Name: Maria
27 September 2022;

Genre: Non Fiction

This book with its vibrant front cover and images of life in India says...read me! And that's what we did. India, Incredible India is the perfect non-fiction book to help children learn about India. This book is a wonderful mix of geography, history, religion, art , sports and...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
27 September 2022;

Genre: Poetry

If there are any parents or teachers who feel lost about where to find an excellent selection of poems for their children, they need search no more!  The Big Amazing Poetry Book not only offers an introduction to 52 (that's one for every week of the year) wonderful poets, it a...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
23 September 2022;

Genre: Friends and family

The main character of this whimsical book is an American red oak - and Red, as he's called, is many rings old. Over the years he's seen all sorts of people come and go and all sorts of changes in his neighbourhood but he's kept on photosynthesising and kept on providing a safe haven for the lo...

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Name: Sharon Porter
21 September 2022;

Genre: Non Fiction

From the end pages to every single double page spread, India, Incredible India by Jasbinder Bilan and illustrated by Nina Chakrabarti, is quite simply one of the most stunning books I have seen in a long time! From the informative map of india to the animals, artists, foods an...

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Name: Emma Nelson
19 September 2022;

Genre: Early Readers & Young Fiction

Midnight Magic is a heartwarming tale of a black kitten that was born at midnight with magical powers. Midnight is abandoned by her family as her powers are a little bit too much for them to deal with, so armed with her magical broom, Midnight flies into a small village. A you...

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Name: Lizi Backhouse
18 September 2022;

Genre: Young fiction

The Bloomsbury Readers are a great set of books for young readers; the stories are accessible, relatable and easy to follow - The Great Cake Race is no different! Jamila has recently moved to the Honeysuckle Estate when she hears about the Great Cake Race, but can she b...

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Name: Jenny Caddick
17 September 2022;

Genre: Magical Realism

A highly anticipated and welcome return to the dragons. The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons is a wonderful chance for fans of Andy Shepherd to catch up with her heart-warming set of characters - human and winged alike. For readers new to the delight of these dragons, it will...

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Name: Jemma Jeffrey
17 September 2022;

Genre: Environment & Nature

When the Storks Came Home is an incredible, fictionalised retelling of a true nature story; that of the reintroduction of white storks in the UK. These incredible birds have been brought back from the brink of extinction; 600 years ago their numbers dwindled due to human hunti...

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Name: Sharon Porter
17 September 2022;

Genre: Environment & Nature

2023 Nature Month-by-month: A Children's Almanac, published with the National Trust, beautifully illustrates the passing of time with fascinating facts and detailed drawings. It is one of those books that the children wanted to return to again and again, even looking up their...

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