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Name: Michelle Bailey
15 January 2026;

Genre: Non Fiction

Poo! What? Where? written by Mike Rampton and illustrated by Gareth Conway is our new favourite poo-related picture book. When I saw it had poo in the title, I just knew that it was going to be a popular choice in my household. In fact, it was so popular that we sat and read t...

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Name: Linda Canning
14 January 2026;

Genre: Adventure

I read Tractors in Space with my three-year-old daughter, and although the story is slightly above her current level, it's a fantastic pick for any young space enthusiast or tractor fan. The illustrations are vivid and full of energy - some pages even have a comic-book feel wi...

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Name: Jane Rew
14 January 2026;

Genre: Adventure

Roma Moreau's dual mission is to release a captive monkey into the wild and persuade her father, a French army captain, to let her study at medical school. Roma's French mother died in childbirth and she is determined that 'no other woman must die'. She is also accompanied on her mission by ta...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
13 January 2026;

Genre: Friends and family

Frank and Bert love to visit the little pond where they can play with Bert's toy boat. However, Bert is very scared of frogs and when he spots one on the pond, Frank tries to help him manage his fear. But Frank has a secret . . . Bert's not the only one who is afraid of frogs. T...

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Name: Donna Burkert
12 January 2026;

Genre: Family & Home

The Secrets of Wild Hill: Lottie's Dream by Olivia Tuffin is a delightful mix of desire, challenge and intrigue, all beautifully wrapped up in the world of horses. Lottie wants to ride more than anything in the world, she even deliberately failed her entrance test to the posh...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
12 January 2026;

Genre: Environment & Nature

When a green thing grows out of the ground - 'for that is how the story always begins' - it brings with it life and change. But the Tree Thing is destroyed when the shadowy Rider leads a bunch of people to chop it down - 'same old story'. But wait! A jay and a squirrel bring its glowing emeral...

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Name: Michelle Bailey
12 January 2026;

Genre: Adventure

Animagicals: Mia's Tiger by Paula Harrison is the first book in a new series called Animagicals. The series is set in a magical land called Animagia, which features a school called Wild Haven. Children who discover they have animagical powers are invited to Wild Haven School,...

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Name: Amy Newton
12 January 2026;

Genre: Family & Home

The Home That Love Built by Jessica Meserve is a gentle, uplifting picture book that explores the themes of teamwork, kindness, and determination. After a powerful storm destroys the animals' home, they are left scared and uncertain. Instead of facing the aftermath of t...

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Name: Louise Gahan
12 January 2026;

Genre: Non Fiction

Star, Moon, Zoom is an engaging and great non-fiction text that works exceptionally well in the classroom. Author Moira Butterfield presents complex space science in a way that is clear, accurate, and highly appealing to young readers. The book uses a lively cast of chi...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
09 January 2026;

Genre: Animals

Bright and colourful, This Little Bunny attracted 6-month-old Esme's attention immediately. The fluffy bunny on the cover was carefully explored by her little fingers as she obviously enjoyed the texture of the fur. She was able to grasp the edge of the thick card pages and mo...

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