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  • I say Oh, You say No: An interactive, read-aloud story

    I say Oh, You say No: An interactive, read-aloud story

    Name: Nicola Barton
    24 April 2023;

    Genre: Funny Stories

    I say Oh, You say No is very funny and engaging for both young children and the adults reading it. The front cover is very appealing to young children with the marvellous colourful illustrations.  I love the way it gets you involved by asking you to repeat words in the story....

  • The Lonely Book

    The Lonely Book

    Name: Sue Wilsher
    24 April 2023;

    Genre: LBGTQ+

    Annie lives in a bookshop with her two mums and her sister, Charlotte. The bookshop is a special place where each morning, a pile of books mysteriously appears on the counter and by the end of every day, each book has found its perfect reader. However, one day, there is a book left over - one...

  • The Rage of the Sea Witch

    The Rage of the Sea Witch

    Name: Sue Wilsher
    24 April 2023;

    Genre: Historical Fiction

    When his thoughtless parents leave him at Charles Darwin's house for the holidays, Billy Shaman is unhappy, but not surprised. Every summer, they set off - separately - to explore the world, leaving their son behind. But this time, things turn out very differently when Billy encounters a 200-y...

  • That's MY Flower

    That's My Flower

    Name: Ashley Clayton
    24 April 2023;

    Genre: Animals

    That's My Flower has been enjoyed in Reception and Year 1 and 2, and it is an especially a lovely story to read at this time of year, linking closely to spring time and what happens then. Lots of learning about changes and seasons has been going on in classes and this book def...

  • Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum

    Montgomery Bonbon - Murder at the Museum

    Name: Emma Nelson
    23 April 2023;

    Genre: Mystery & Detective

    Bonnie Montgomery lives with her mum and Grampa Banks, however, unbeknownst to everyone except Grampa, Bonnie's alter ego is the marvellous detective - Montgomery Bonbon! Bonbon's character is mysterious, he has an unidentifiable accent and a fake moustache but he is fabulous at solving a myst...

  • How to Grow a Dragon

    How to Grow a Dragon

    Name: Maria
    21 April 2023;

    Genre: Magical Realism

    If you love Llama Drama by Rachel Morrisroe you will definitely love How to Grow a Dragon. The front cover is inviting with a magnificent, orange dragon encouraging the reader to step in and start this story....

  • Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Owl

    Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Owl

    Name: Amanda Shipton
    21 April 2023;

    Genre: Animals

    Baby Owl snuggles with his siblings in the safety of the nest. But as he grows, it's time to take care of himself. He must find the courage to spread his wings and fly! This heartwarming story about an owlet finding his independence has big flaps to open and lots of owl facts to discove...

  • Migrants

    Migrants

    Name: Jennifer Caddick
    21 April 2023;

    Genre: Non Fiction

    A non-fiction book that takes an indepth, but child accessible, look at the many issues surrounding the highly relevant and high profile topic of migration and immigration. The contents are comprehensive and cover the past history, various reasons, and causes and effects of migration throughou...

  • What is War?

    What is War?

    Name: Jennifer Caddick
    21 April 2023;

    Genre: Non Fiction

    Another fascinating NF book from Button Books and Eduard Altarriba, What is War? holds the answers to many questions regarding the origins, reasons and consequences of war. It takes what could be a frightening and worrying topic for children and clearly and calmly expands and unpicks the diffe...

  • Call the Puffins

    Call the Puffins

    Name: Lauren Maidman
    21 April 2023;

    Genre: Animals

    Call the Puffins is the lovely tale of Muffin the Puffin and her exciting new adventure on the island of Egg! Muffin is a very special puffin because her feet are turned up, however, that doesn't stop her from flying and learning how to become part of the search and rescue tea...