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The Queen's Wardrobe
Name: Emma O Donovan
25 May 2022;Genre: Non Fiction
The Queen's Wardrobe is a lavish and beautifully produced exploration of outfits worn by Queen Elizabeth which mark key historical moments in her reign. Fascinating and informative, this will be an essential classroom resource and library essential. Completely enchanting from...
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Nano The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small
Name: Emma O Donovan
25 May 2022;Genre: Non Fiction
Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small is a visually exciting and accessible look at the science behind the very small. This brilliant curriculum based picture book provides an alternative educational offering to standard non-fiction titles in the form of a hig...
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Princess Minna: The Unicorn Mix-Up
Name: Lucy Newton
24 May 2022;Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
Princess Minna: The Unicorn Mix-Up is a perfect combination of a chapter and picture book! These stories are perfect for children who are beginning to move away from picture books and are starting to work up to reading their first chapter books. It's filled with brightly colou...
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Cloud Soup
Name: Alison Kelly
24 May 2022;Genre: Poetry
I'll start with Kate Wakeling's final poem in Cloud Soup: 'Free' (p. 94). Spread horizontally across two pages, simply structured with the repetition of 'and we will', it made me laugh, It made me thoughtful and it brought a tear to my eye: emotions that ran through my reading of this powerful...
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The Beasts of Grimheart
Name: Jennifer Caddick
15 May 2022;Genre: Fantasy
The Beasts of Grimheart is the third book in the Five Realms series and it hits all the right notes in this continuation of Podkin the rabbit's epic quest to defeat the evil Gorm. It is as stunning, imaginative and classically stylish as the first two books in the series. It w...
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The Story Shop - Blast Off!
Name: Maria Faithorn
14 May 2022;Genre: Adventure
The Story Shop - Blast Off! Comes with a warning… 'Contains aliens, black holes and super-stinky cheese!' is always going to grab an emerging reader's attention! This fun and adventurous story contains 3 mini stories which link on from each other. In a very normal High Street...
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Smile Out Loud: 25 Happy Poems
Name: Sue Wilsher
13 May 2022;Genre: Poetry
A smile is infectious - try it and see! So begins the introduction for this fabulous collection which encourages its readers to perform the poems out loud and spread a little happiness. Each poem is preceded by a note offering suggestions for how it might be performed and plenty of ideas for c...
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Interview with Cleopatra & Other Famous Rulers
Name: Lisa Watkins
11 May 2022;Genre: Non Fiction
Interview with Cleopatra & Other Famous Rulers is a really funny and engaging book for children. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book by Andy Seed, it will be a staple book I keep with me when visiting different areas of History with my Primary School class. ...
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Rainbow Grey: Eye of The Storm
Name: Lisa Watkins
10 May 2022;Genre: Fantasy
Ray lives high in the sky surrounded by magical Weatherlings, but has no powers herself! However, after a trip to Earth, her whole world changes as she transforms into Rainbow Grey! She must now learn to master her powers alongside her new friends, all whilst saving the world from a powerful e...
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The Last Firefox
Name: Jane Rew
09 May 2022;Genre: Personal Growth
Charlie has two good friends, Lippy and Roo, and two arch enemies, Will and Zack, his primary school bullies. At least, thanks to Dad and Pa, home is stress-free... until they talk of adopting a little sister or brother for Charlie. If he can't stand up to the bullies, he'll never be able to p...
