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  • The Woodcutter and The Snow Prince

    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...

  • The Ship of Doom

    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.

  • Resist: One Girl's Fight Back Against the Nazis

    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...

  • You Are History: From the Alarm Clock to the Toilet, the Amazing History of the Things You Use Every Day

    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...

  • Wishyouwas: The tiny guardian of lost letters

    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...

  • Planets

    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...

  • What Feelings Do When No One's Looking

    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 beau...

  • Adam Wins the Internet

    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...

  • We Disagree About This Tree

    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</...

  • Operation Nativity

    Operation Nativity

    Name: Sam
    01 November 2022;

    Genre: Funny Stories

    Operation Nativity is a fabulously funny story that is the PERFECT Christmas adventure; full of laughter, family and friendship, all tied up beautifully with the magic of Christmas. Oscar and his family have been invited to spend Christmas with his Grandparents at their...