Schools & Libraries Book Reviews
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A Mighty Bitey Creature
Name: Joanna Hewish
28 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
Silliness, fun and lots of laughter are to be had with this lovely children's story. Armitage (author) has really grasped the interests of young children and focused on what makes them laugh the most - bottoms! 'A Mighty Bitey Creature' is a wonderful adventure story. It opens with Frog, havin...
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The Secret Life of a Tiger
Name: Emily Beale
26 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
You may think you know how the tiger spends his days but think again. This fearsome feline is actually more of a pussycat. He may have a mouth full of sharp teeth and claws that can kill but he'd rather think of himself as brave and cheerful. Tiger welcomes you to his jungle and hopes you will sp...
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Snowboy and the Last Tree Standing
Name: Emily Beale
26 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
Snowboy and the Last Tree Standing is a parable about the dangers of not looking after the environment. The story begins with Snowboy playing in the forest, Greenbackboy approaches and suggests a new game. The new game, he explains, is called 'KA-CHING' and it begins in the forest. Snowboy is te...
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Animazes
Name: Sam Phillips
25 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
A beautifully produced picture book with 'treasure map' style illustrations. Young readers will be able to follow the journeys of some incredible animals as they migrate in search of food and warmer weather. Inquisitive minds will enjoy searching the pictures for detail, identifying the animals,...
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Bog Child
Name: Abigail Age 15
25 October 2017;Genre: Historical Fiction
If you like Ireland, books set in the past or mystery in your read, then this is your book. It's mysterious, adventurous and it has a good bit of culture in there. Personally, I found it a difficult book to read, it wasn't really my genre. However, not to say that you shouldn't give it a read.
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Going To School
Name: Emily Beale
25 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
Going to School brilliantly documents a fun filled day in the life of a little girl and her friends as they go to school. At each stage of the day, differences are celebrated and beautifully illustrated. The day begins by travelling to school, by either scooting, walking, or riding and luckily th...
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I'm Just No Good at Rhyming and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown Ups.
Name: Sue Wilsher
24 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
From cover to cover, this book is full of fun, offering a very irreverent and appealing approach to poetry! Word play and nonsense sit alongside more reflective and thoughtful poems. All are gloriously illustrated. 'My Dessert Tummy' explains perfectly why so many of us can always find room for...
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How the Sun Got to Coco's House
Name: Emily Beale
24 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
The light of the winter sun travels around the world to Coco's house in this classic tale. Beginning in the icy polar North it journeys across the sea where it reaches a fisherman's boat. As the sun swiftly moves west it briefly catches the eye of a passing whale and moves on to cast shadows in f...
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On the Night of the Shooting Star
Name: Emily Beale
24 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
Bunny and Dog are neighbours. They live very private lives and never say hello to each other, not even hi. As the seasons come and go they become increasingly curious about each other's lives. On a sleepless night the neighbours venture outdoors to watch the stars. Both Bunny and Dog are secretly...
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Coder Academy
Name: Alison Hall
24 October 2017;Genre: Adventure
If you are looking for activities to get children thinking about coding, Coder Academy is a good place to start. Unlike many other books, it is focused on the child with stickers and press out models for them to make as well as the coding activities themselves, which is what we were interested in...
