Schools & Libraries Book Reviews
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Show and Tell
Name: Kyle Matravers
22 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
Meet class 2L. These kids are excited. It's 'show and tell' day and everyone is invited. The idea of this story is simple yet very effective. Playing on the fond memories of show and tell day, it sees the children of class 2L try to out do each other with their contributions in the hope of win...
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Kites
Name: Nikki Stiles
20 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
Kites is the story of a little boy named David who moved to 'Fivehills' and the first thing he noticed were the kites. It seemed like everybody who lived here had a kite, big kites, eagle kites, pig kites even golden frog kites with headlights for eyes. David knew that to fit in here he would nee...
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Kids Fight Plastic
Name: Sam Phillips
20 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
I've never been a great 'eco-warrior' although I'd like to think that I do my bit. I don't litter and I try hard to recycle where possible around the home, but there always seems to be more, or a need to do more. This great book, written by the original #2minutesuperhero, Martin Dorey, is jam pac...
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Where Happiness Lives
Name: Nikki Stiles
20 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
I love this story! A fantastic heart-warming tale that is relatable for both children and adults alike. The story reminds us of a well-known message; the grass is not always greener on the other side, be happy with what you have. Grey Mouse lives in a cosy cottage with his family and he thinks...
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A Planet Full of Plastic and How You can Help
Name: James Hewish
20 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
After reading this we ended up doing a beach clean-up! A fantastic book, one of my favourite non-fictions so far. My son (5 years old) was fascinated by every word, picture, and fact in this book. This informative text, coupled with the Neal Layton's trademark mixed-media collages, are...
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Hope
Name: James Hewish
20 August 2019;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Hope by Corrinne Averiss and Sebastien Pelon is all about 'Keeping a light on, however dark things seem'. This is a book that contains some humour but also explores the emotions that a child goes through when things are not going well. It teaches children not to give up hope e...
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Humperdink: Our Elephant Friend
Name: Kyle Matravers
19 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
When Humperdink the elephant joins a playgroup, he seems friendly enough but it soon becomes clear that he's very different indeed. Humperdink is a wonderfully illustrated story that reminds us the importance of accepting new friends, regardless of what they look like. I really enjoyed the me...
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Small in the City
Name: Kyle Matravers
19 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
Small in the City is a book of few words but still delivers a heartwarming and touching tale. Being small in a big city can be intimidating and scary. It can make you feel lost before you have even begun but this book reassures you that even in the most scariest places, there are areas of light...
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Clem and Crab
Name: Kyle Matravers
19 August 2019;Genre: Environment & Nature
Clem and Crab is a beautiful picture book that helps remind readers of the need to look after the world we live in. The story starts with us learning of Clem's love of the beach. This is shared with us through the use of beautiful description that really makes you feel like yo...
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Voyages in the Underworld of Orpheus Black
Name: Tanja Jennings
19 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
This book takes the reader on a fascinating and insightful journey. Told through the mediums of art, poetry and prose, it challenges, stimulates and surprises. The second collaboration between acclaimed writers Julian and Marcus Sedgwick since their Blakean-influenced graphic novel, Dark Satanic...
