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Name: Jennifer Caddick
21 September 2021;

Genre: Bereavement

I love the style of Laura Dockrill’s writing - it is original and lyrical and absorbs the reader entirely into the multi layered thoughts and consciousness of its main character. This is a beautifully moving story of a boy struggling through the stages of grief after the loss of a paren...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
18 September 2021;

Genre: Poetry

I love the Natural History Museum and have so many happy memories of visiting as a child and in turn taking my child (and those of others on school trips) into the magnificent building that is such a treasure trove of 'wonder'. Wonder is a stunning collection of poems,...

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Name: Kyle Matravers
17 September 2021;

Genre: Funny Stories

This is no ordinary book. This is a book where the audience become the stars of the show and are encouraged to dive into every hilarious and interactive page.I Say Boo, You Say Hoo is the second such book from the author John Kane after his hit <a href="/books/i-sa...

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Name: maria faithorn
17 September 2021;

Genre: Family & Home

A fantastic text covering the topic of parent separation. This can often be a tricky and delicate topic to address with children, particularly younger children and this story covers the events and emotions brilliantly. Lily-May had some changes in her life. Dad left their family home and now s...

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Name: maria faithorn
17 September 2021;

Genre: Animals

Young children will love Tiptoe Tiger and won't be able to stop themselves becoming fully engaged and involved with the story! It's a fantastic book to use as an introduction to early listeners, with it's inter-activeness and beautifully vibrant illustrations. It's near...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
17 September 2021;

Genre: Bereavement

Rex has gone to stay with his godfather, Sparky, but a lot has changed since his last visit... Rex has lost his dad and is struggling with overwhelming grief. He no longer talks much and even finds it hard to draw like he used to. However, with love and support, he gradually finds himself agai...

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Name: Sharon Porter
17 September 2021;

Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing

This beautifully illustrated picture book by Maliki Chopra and Izzy Burton takes a child through a guided meditation using the colours of the rainbow and breathing as a focal point. To those unfamiliar with the concept of chakras, it could just be a book about rainbow colours… those of us who...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
17 September 2021;

Genre: Supernatural

Whilst other towns are celebrating Hallowe'en, the residents of Eerie-on-Sea enjoy Ghastly Night. Legend has it that people must light manglewick candles to prevent the Shadowghast from coming to steal their shadows. Every year, Dr. Thalassi and Mrs. Fossil retell the story behind the legend t...

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Name: Linda Brown
17 September 2021;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

If you like a short but scary story, that keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing who did it until the very last pages, then this is the book for you... It's Behind You is a reality TV show that's said to scare you to death. Would you enter it? Spend a night in a haunt...

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Name: Nicola Mansfield Niemi
17 September 2021;

Genre: Magical Realism

I have to admit that as someone that lacks any artistic bone in their body, I did worry that I wouldn't be able to relate to Peanut Jones in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City. I needn't have worried though, Rob Biddulph has created a world where everyone belongs and one th...

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