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People
Name: Jessica Bunney
12 May 2022;Genre: Baby & Toddler Books
People is one of two lift-the-flap books in a series written by Okidokid – the other being Vehicles. In this book, we learn about different kinds of people by exploring opposites all whilst engaging with the fun flaps which are so cleverly create...
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Our Sister, Again
Name: Sue Wilsher
11 May 2022;Genre: Science Fiction
Isla and her family live on the small island of Eilean Dearg in the Outer Hebrides. Grieving the loss of her older sister, Flora, the family is struggling to cope when Isla notices an advertisement for a support group. Little does she know when she fills this in that the family will be offered...
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Interview with Cleopatra & Other Famous Rulers
Name: Lisa Watkins
11 May 2022;Genre: Non Fiction
Interview with Cleopatra & Other Famous Rulers is a really funny and engaging book for children. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book by Andy Seed, it will be a staple book I keep with me when visiting different areas of History with my Primary School class. ...
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The Upper World
Name: Clair Bossons
10 May 2022;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
This book will appeal to the older teen that enjoys science fiction, maths, physics or London street fiction. The Upper World follows two main characters, Esso and Rhia. Esso is hit by a car and discovers that he has the ability to see glimpses of the future, which don't bode...
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Rainbow Grey: Eye of The Storm
Name: Lisa Watkins
10 May 2022;Genre: Fantasy
Ray lives high in the sky surrounded by magical Weatherlings, but has no powers herself! However, after a trip to Earth, her whole world changes as she transforms into Rainbow Grey! She must now learn to master her powers alongside her new friends, all whilst saving the world from a powerful e...
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Grow
Name: Clare Wilkins
10 May 2022;Genre: Personal Growth
Studious Josh likes to fly under the radar - that way he avoids awkward questions about his father's death. Still coming to terms with his loss and the violent circumstances of his father's demise, he becomes an easy target for a white supremacist group that has infiltrated his school. Working...
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Look, it's Roar Roar Lion
Name: Jessica Bunney
10 May 2022;Genre: Baby & Toddler Books
Welcome to the new board book series from Nosy Crow which promises to give your baby a multi-sensory experience. Aimed at babies aged 0-2, this series is full of fun with: a hide and seek game, tuggable (and chewable!) felt flaps, bumpy foil illustrations and a hidden mirror. In <strong...
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Look, it's Moo Moo Cow
Name: Jessica Bunney
10 May 2022;Genre: Baby & Toddler Books
I was delighted to see a new series brought to us by Nosy Crow from the hugely popular children's writer Camilla Reid. She has already written the very successful 'Peekaboo' interactive baby series as well as the various adventures of 'Pip and Posy'. In Look, it's Moo Moo Cow</s...
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The Last Firefox
Name: Jane Rew
09 May 2022;Genre: Personal Growth
Charlie has two good friends, Lippy and Roo, and two arch enemies, Will and Zack, his primary school bullies. At least, thanks to Dad and Pa, home is stress-free... until they talk of adopting a little sister or brother for Charlie. If he can't stand up to the bullies, he'll never be able to p...
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It's the End of the World and I'm in my Bathing Suit
Name: Sue Wilsher
09 May 2022;Genre: Adventure
When Eddie's genius plan to avoid doing his laundry goes terribly wrong, he finds himself grounded whilst his family heads for the big Beach Bash he has been looking forward to all summer. Left behind to tackle a mountain of stinking clothes, suddenly all the power goes off and Eddie finds him...
