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Me, My dad and the End of the Rainbow
Name: jennifer caddick
01 May 2021;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
This is the joyful and heart warming story of 12 year old Archie and his family. Archie has been struggling to cope with the recent separation of his mum and dad and the changed family dynamics and now, eavesdropping on his parents hushed and tense conversations, Archie discovers that his dad...
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Name: Kelly Buxton
01 May 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
Reminiscent of The Borrowers, this immersive read about the Hidden Folk living in plain sight all around us is brilliant. Each chapter has an epigraph at the beginning, bringing this nature-filled adventure to life. Cumulus, the oldest of the trio, wakes one morning to find he has start...
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Fred Gets Dressed
Name: Lizi Backhouse
01 May 2021;Genre: Picture Books
Fred might never get dressed - he loves being naked, wild and free - until he passes his parents' wardrobe and finds some inspiration. This is a charming book about dressing up and expressing yourself; Fred is a young boy who enjoys not wearing clothes - the images are entertaining and...
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Genie and Teeny Make a Wish
Name: Jacqueline Harris
01 May 2021;Genre: Funny Stories
Grant is a genie; not a particularly good genie either - he often mishears the wishes and creates havoc. One day he mishears the Queen and ends up being banished from the world of genies. Grant ends up in the real world and moves into a teapot and meets Teeny, a dog. Through a series of misadv...
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Tisha and the Blossom - Being mindful in a hectic world
Name: Marie Berry
01 May 2021;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
I really liked this book. As a teacher in a school that follows the Mind Up program, we are often looking for ways to bring being mindful into our classrooms. This book is another lovely way to do this. The story focuses on Tisha who lives in a world where everyone is always rushing. Ev...
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Name: Susanne Hodgson
01 May 2021;Genre: Picture Books
A beautifully written story with delightful illustrations that gave me a real sense of the characters' emotions and feelings.The story focuses on a dog and a young girl who have to stay inside until a storm passes. It provides an opportunity for discussion about imaginary play and...
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Feast of the Evernight
Name: Donna Ritchie
01 May 2021;Genre: Fantasy
This sequel to Evernight certainly doesn't disappoint. Larabelle Fox is back, along with Joe (fellow tosher), Bernie Whitecrow and Double Eight, as well as new intriguing characters such as Ivy and Director Younger. Al...
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Cardboard Cowboys
Name: Matthew Age 11
01 May 2021;Genre: Friends and family
Lenny is the main character in Cardboard Cowboys, starting on the next big step in his education journey but bullied because of his size. His self-deprecating view of himself troubles the reader as we see a turbulent home life impacting so strongly on Lenny's mental well-being...
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Professor Wooford McPaw's History of Cars
Name: Lizi Backhouse
01 May 2021;Genre: Non Fiction
Want to learn about cars? Lucky for you Professor Wooford McPaw is extremely knowledgeable and will take you back in time to learn all about cars, from their initial design to what it expected in the future. This is a really informative book; it's easy to understand although there is a lot of...
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The Yearbook
Name: Sharon Bolton
01 May 2021;Genre: Bullying
Paige is used to being a non-entity at school and at home, she gets on with her life trying not to draw attention to herself. Her home life is traumatic; she is a victim of emotional abuse and neglect whose brother is idolised whilst she is at best ignored. Paige is a Year 11 student wh...
