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My Love Life and The Apocalypse
Name: Clair Bossons
01 June 2023;Genre: Science Fiction
I found My Love Life and The Apocalypse to be a really thought provoking read, especially given the recent concern surrounding artificial intelligence and the extreme weather events on the news. The chapters alternate between Echo (part human and part robot) and Pandora, daugh...
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Imagine If... Veggies!
Name: Jessica Bunney
01 June 2023;Genre: Baby & Toddler Books
Imagine If… Veggies! 'With chunky sliders to push and pull, it’s never been easier to play with your food.' This book will help you to see vegetables in a whole new, rather humorous, light! We are encouraged to use our imagination as we discover: a tomato sun, a cucumber hammo...
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You Are Loved
Name: Maria
31 May 2023;Genre: Family & Home
You Are Loved is inspired by Sofia Sanchez and her life with details of her family and life in illustrations and photos. In this gorgeous book we meet love through families, friends and neighbours, understanding that all families are special but different. There are beautiful...
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My Small World: Dinosaurs
Name: Ashley Clayton
31 May 2023;Genre: Picture Books
I don't know who loved this book more, my reception class teacher or the 30 children! The dinosaur island map was a big hit and the children loved this and talking about the different parts of the island (I know they will be creating their own soon!). The simple rhymes and lovely illust...
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Genie and Teeny : The Wishing Well
Name: Amanda Shipton
29 May 2023;Genre: Fantasy
Despite Genie and Teeny: The Wishing Well being the third adventure of Grant the genie and his best friend, Teeny the puppy, and it picking up where the previous one left off, it could easily be read as a stand-alone book. When Grant starts to miss his old life in Genie...
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Genie and Teeny Wishful Thinking
Name: Amanda Shipton
28 May 2023;Genre: Fantasy
Teeny and our Genie are back in another humour packed, pet filled, early chapter book. Genie and Teeny: Wishful Thinking is the second of Steven Lenton's magical series but in this book we don't just have Genie and Teeny! Oh no, we also have Tilly, the owner of Teeny. And ther...
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Growing Up: An Inclusive Guide to Puberty and Your Changing Body
Name: Maria faithorn
26 May 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
Growing Up: An Inclusive Guide to Puberty and Your Changing Body is the perfect book to share with developing youngsters as they navigate and learn their way through puberty and their changing bodies. Simple and clear page layouts, personal and reassuring messages for the read...
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My Dad is a Tree
Name: Amanda Shipton
25 May 2023;Genre: Family & Home
My Dad is a Tree has a simple storyline which will engage adults and children alike. Jon Agee's distinctive artwork is filled with his trademark, quirky humour to create a delightful tale that celebrates the simple joy of a child's make-believe world. The father-daughter relat...
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Just Like Everyone Else
Name: Sam
24 May 2023;Genre: LBGTQ+
Most teenagers work hard to 'fit in', knowing that there is nothing worse than becoming an obvious target for the group of boys or girls in school who like nothing more than making your life difficult. Coming from a big family, who are well known not just to your school but also the local comm...
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The Time of Green Magic
Name: Jane Rew
24 May 2023;Genre: Magical Realism
The Time of Green Magic is spellbinding. It speaks of the magic of books, the reality of family relationships (sometimes strained, but at times protective and reassuring), of imagination and its potential to transport us all to different worlds. The writing is flowing and subt...
