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Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Name: Wendy Kelly
20 February 2023;Genre: Friends and family
What a charming little book this is. Jarvis has created the simple, happy world of Bird and Bear who are best friends. Bear is not too bright and Bird is a bit of a worrier but together, they make a good team. This collection of four little stories is set around simple adventures that they sha...
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The Worry Jar
Name: Maria
19 February 2023;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
The Worry Jar is a perfect story to share about worries and wellbeing. Frida, the main character has many worries and collects pebbles for every worry she has. From worrying about the weather to not jumping into the pool during her swimming lesson, she is weighed down each day...
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How to Make A Story
Name: Maria
19 February 2023;Genre: Family & Home
How to Make A Story is a fun-filled story about Milo who wants to make up his own story but does not know how. With help from his family members and some ideas from his home and garden, Milo soon has lots of ideas as he becomes "A Boy called Wolf." This book oozes appea...
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The Time Tider
Name: Donna Ritchie
19 February 2023;Genre: Science Fiction
Such a brilliant idea for a story…a Time Tider - whose job is to collect unused time!!! Absolutely brilliant! 12-year-old Mara has many missing elements in her life; what happened to her mother?; why does she live in a van with her dad?; why are they always on the move? Arriving in different t...
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The Rescue of Ravenwood
Name: Beverley Somerset
18 February 2023;Genre: Environment & Nature
Due to complicated family circumstances, 11-year-old Bea has lived all her life with her Uncle Leo, his partner Martha, and Martha's son Raffy, with only infrequent visits from her actual parents. She loves her life at Ravenwood, the old house owned by Leo and his two brothers. Surrounded by f...
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Meet the Weather
Name: Jessica Bunney
17 February 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
I was absolutely delighted at the release of Meet the Weather after being so fond of the other books in this series. Meet the Planets and Meet the Oceans have been used regularly in my Key S...
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The Rescue of Ravenwood
Name: Sue Wilsher
17 February 2023;Genre: Environment & Nature
Ravenwood has been home to Bea and Raffy for as long as they can remember. To them, it's perfect, so when faced with the idea it could be sold, the children are determined to save it no matter what. Natasha Farrant crafts the most beautiful stories which are full of heart and hope and in The R...
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Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind
Name: Donna Ritchie
17 February 2023;Genre: Fantasy
Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind is full of excitement, adventure and terrifying thrills! Living with her mum (who has health issues), Momo has been brought up with the Japanese stories of old being in the forefront of her life. Her mum has always told her about the...
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Press Start! Game On, Super Rabbit Boy!
Name: Maria faithorn
16 February 2023;Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
For the child that has their eyes glued to a games console... this is the book to draw them away. Based in Animal Town, children will quickly relate to the fantasy computer world they are all familiar with, while being engaged further by its bold and clear pixelated illustrations. This...
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Press Start! Super Rabbit Boy Powers Up!
Name: Maria faithorn
16 February 2023;Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Super Rabbit Boy is back with Press Start! Super Rabbit Boy Powers Up!, and this time there's a very big and important mission to complete - King Viking wants the Super Power Up, and that would spell the end of Animal Town. The race is on, with challenges to complete, baddies...
