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All the Cats
Name: Jemma Jeffrey
30 January 2024;Genre: Animals
A sequel to All the Dogs, this picture book by Nicola Kent is full of humour and it made my class full of Early Years children giggle a lot! From tall and thin to fat and short, this book has them all. The simple text is paired with cheerful, colourful images that engage the youngest of reader...
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Postcards From Valhalla
Name: Stephen Leitch
30 January 2024;Genre: Myths & Legends
Visions, Vikings, myths, mystery and adventure all combine in this thrilling novel set in the Shetland Isles by master of teen noire and macabre Danny Weston. 15 year old Viggo's plans for the week reached as far as seeing the next Thor movie with his friends. But his...
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The Storm Whale
Name: Jessica Bunney
30 January 2024;Genre: Family & Home
The Storm Whale has sparked a love for award winning author and illustrator Benji Davies' books with my year 2 class. We couldn't wait to read it again and then read the sequel, The Great Storm Whale. Benji Davies' illustrations alone have the ability to tell the heartfelt, em...
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Bronte Tempestra and the Lightning Steeds
Name: Natalie McChrystal Plimmer
29 January 2024;Genre: Fantasy
Bronte Tempestra and the Lightning Steeds by Bex Hogan is the first title in a new chapter book series about a nine year-old princess who is desperate to become a knight. When Sir Sebastian's School for Squires finally opens its doors to girls, Bronte's dreams come true...
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Diary of an Accidental Witch - Stage Fright
Name: Jennifer Caddick
26 January 2024;Genre: Fantasy
A boisterous return to the diary of Bea Black in Book 5 of this lively, fun series about an 11-year-old aspiring witch and life in Little Spellshire at the School for the Extraordinary Arts. It is all high energy excitement and drama as the young witches in training are about to stage a school...
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Shine Like the Stars
Name: Jemma Jeffrey
26 January 2024;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Shine Like the Stars is a truly beautiful book. The words and illustrations are stunning. The story begins from the Earth's perspective and we learn how it is home to all we know. We then meet the sun, the ocean, the seed, the sky, the moon and the stars. Each one of these nat...
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The Great Storm Whale
Name: Jessica Bunney
25 January 2024;Genre: Family & Home
I couldn’t wait to get stuck into this book after enjoying the emotive story that is The Storm Whale. My class and I were full of wonder as the name of the book alone sparked so much curiosity among us. Is this book about the same whale now it's fully grow...
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A Horse Called Now
Name: Amanda Shipton
23 January 2024;Genre: Personal Growth
A Horse Called Now is a sensitively written picture book which will appeal to adults and children alike. It will instigate conversations about different worries that people may have, in a safe and comforting way. "When I'm afraid, I breathe in and out and let the feelings come...
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The Best You
Name: Jessica Bunney
23 January 2024;Genre: Personal Growth
The Best You is an absolute treat and more! "What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question people are asked throughout childhood and beyond. I know I'm guilty of anticipating my toddler's interests and what career path she might possibly take in years to come. But in...
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The Best You
Name: Lauren Maidman
22 January 2024;Genre: Personal Growth
The Best You is a new picture book exploring how children can be the best possible version of themselves in a positive and thought-provoking way. It asks them to look at the attributes and qualities they may have and how they can be used to be the best possible versions of the...
