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Ballet Kids
Name: Samantha Hughes
03 November 2022;Genre: Picture Books
Ballet Kids is a gentle introduction to ballet that confounds gender expectations and captures the magic of dancing and performance for the very young. A little boy and his friends gather together in their dance class to learn some moves which are clearly explained and technic...
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The Woodcutter And the Snow Prince
Name: Sharon Porter
03 November 2022;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
In The Woodcutter and the Snow Prince, the woodcutter, Kai, is lonely after his grandmother dies. Then we learn about the Snow Prince - part of the Christmas Eve mythology of the town where Kai lives - who is to be avoided if one is to remain unfrozen. Through the exquisite il...
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The Ship of Doom
Name: Mia Davidson
03 November 2022;Genre: Historical Fiction
This book is amazing! I love the way M. A. Bennett talked about the past and the future. The idea is a great one! I suggest everyone to read this book.
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Resist
Name: Joanna Hewish
03 November 2022;Genre: Historical Fiction
Resist is a brilliant story to teach children and young adults about the severity of World War II without frightening them with all the gory details; the imagined story of young Audrey Hepburn. Little is known about her younger years, but Tom Palmer (author) has pieced togethe...
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You are History
Name: Sue Wilsher
02 November 2022;Genre: Non Fiction
In this lively, entertaining book, Greg Jenner guides the reader through an ordinary day, revealing how all the everyday things we all do are full of history. Starting first thing in the morning with the ringing of the alarm clock and ending with bedtime, there is so much to learn in these pag...
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Wishyouwas
Name: Megan Webb
02 November 2022;Genre: Adventure
Wishyouwas is a heartwarming, feel-good story set to be a future classic. This is a classic good versus evil story with a fantastic set of characters. Set at Christmas in 1952, the story starts with the protagonist, Penny, believing she spotted a rat. However, rats most...
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Planets
Name: Maria Faithorn
02 November 2022;Genre: Non Fiction
No child will ever need to consider how boring and dull life is ever again as this book will open their eyes to reality! Get ready for a fun fact, epic adventure into the solar system where you will learn incredible facts along the way. From spinning speeds, to gravity and the planets, this is...
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What Feelings Do When No One's Looking
Name: Maria Faithorn
02 November 2022;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Perfect. To teach children about feelings, this is just perfect. What Feelings Do When No One's Looking is a simple picture book addressing the challenging concept of feelings and what they are. With joy bouncing on a trampoline, envy trampling everything beautiful, freedom sa...
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Adam Wins the Internet
Name: Lisa Watkins
02 November 2022;Genre: Personal Growth
Adam Wins the Internet is a really relevant 'hopes and aspirations' book for children in 2022. The days of wishing to become a popstar are over and so many children in the classroom these days dream of becoming the next You Tube sensation. However, this comes with a good dose...
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We Disagree About This Tree
Name: Amanda Shipton
01 November 2022;Genre: Picture Books
'Now just relax and you will see how Christmassy a tree can be with decoration left to me.' This book beautifully illustrates how people think differently and have different opinions. Are either of the characters correct or could they both be right? We Disagree About This Tree</...
