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British Museum: Celebrate!: Discover 50 Fantastic Festivals from Around the World
Name: Sue Wilsher
01 December 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
British Museum: Celebrate! is a joyful book, offering an introduction to 50 festivals from around the world. The bright red cover with its tumbling letters just invites readers to discover more about the little illustrations surrounding the title. In terms of traditiona...
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Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power
Name: Donna Ritchie
01 December 2023;Genre: Fantasy
The opening chapter of Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power grabbed me in such a way that I read the first half of the book in one sitting! I couldn't wait to get wrapped up in Casander's journey. This first chapter sets the scene for the whole book and makes the latte...
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The Firefly's Light: The Secret Inventors of the Natural World
Name: Jennifer Caddick
01 December 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
The Firefly's Light is an absolutely beautiful book - from its vibrant, glittering cover to the wealth of fascinating and stunningly illustrated facts within it. The Firefly's Light is a non-fiction delight - explaining and celebrating 'biomimicry' in such an engaging way. Bio...
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On the Tip of a Wave
Name: Jennifer Caddick
01 December 2023;Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies
The subject of this beautifully crafted book is artist Ai Weiwei and his powerful, thought-provoking and moving art pieces and art installations, and their meaning and impact on those who view them. The book focuses on one of Ai WeiWie's largest and most iconic pieces, entitled Safe Passage, w...
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Oscar's Lion
Name: Jemma Jeffrey
30 November 2023;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Oscar's Lion is a moving, magical story about a boy who spends the weekend being looked after by a kind and enormous lion. The lion says 'yes' when his parents would have normally said 'no', and so, even although his life has been turned upside down, Oscar accepts his new baby...
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Stitch
Name: Jacqueline Harris
27 November 2023;Genre: Family & Home
Stitch is a boy who was made, literally stitched together as his name suggests. Along with his friend Henry, he lives with the Professor in a castle and counts the days since he 'woke up'. One day, when everything changes, the Professor's nephew comes calling and Stitch finds that sometimes di...
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Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs
Name: Amanda Shipton
25 November 2023;Genre: Funny Stories
Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs is a wonderful laugh-out-loud story of doggy destruction which will have any young reader hooked. Set in the familiar environment of a school with a variety of characters, you are certain to be able to relate to some of the characters. You...
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Monster Support Group: The Mummy's Curse
Name: Celia Matthews
24 November 2023;Genre: Funny Stories
Monster Support Group: The Mummy's Curse is the second book in this really super series, Monster Support Group. It would make a great addition to any class/school/home library and perfect to accompany Egyptian topic work. The illustrations are the star here, s...
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Code Name Kingfisher
Name: Jane Rew
24 November 2023;Genre: Historical Fiction
Code Name Kingfisher is a powerful tale with, sadly, much relevance to the present day. In 1940s Holland, there were those who complied with the Nazi occupying forces, those who were complicit in their crimes and even betrayed fellow citizens, and those who re...
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Michael Rosen's Sticky McStickstick: The Friend Who Helped Me Walk Again
Name: Elm Class Age 6
24 November 2023;Genre: Personal Growth
We love it! Michael Rosen's Sticky McStickstick is amazing, the children will love it!
