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  • All Through the Night: People Who Work While We Sleep

    All Through the Night: People who Work Wile we Sleep

    Name: Natalie J. McChrystal Plimmer
    15 October 2021;

    Genre: Picture Books

    In All Through the Night: People Who Work While We Sleep, Polly Faber and illustrator Harriet Hobday have created an engaging and absorbing factual picture book which tells the story of what happens in one night across a busy city environment. An unnamed little girl nar...

  • The Same but Different

    The same but different

    Name: maria faithorn
    15 October 2021;

    Genre: Representation & Inclusion

    The Same but Different is a very well written book which explores many of the ways that people can be the similar and different. The book begins by introducing the idea that all seven billion people on the Earth are different, even twins! This is a very challenging concept for...

  • Following Frankenstein

    Following Frankenstein

    Name: Ruth Cornish
    15 October 2021;

    Genre: Historical Fiction

    Following Frankenstein is a book chock full of adventure but with friendship, acceptance and kindness at its heart. The main character, Maggie is caught up in her father's desire to catch the 'monster' created by Victor Frankenstein. Together, they travel the world in search o...

  • Yapping Away: Poems by Joshua Seigal

    Yapping Away

    Name: Bryony Davies
    15 October 2021;

    Genre: Poetry

    Yapping Away: Poems to fill the world with laughter, by Joshua Seigal, is a collection of funny poems with feelings. The blurb states that this collection is 'perfect for small readers with big imaginations' and this is certainly true. Seigal's collection in this book includes...

  • Beetles for Breakfast

    Beetles for Breakfast

    Name: Bryony Davies
    15 October 2021;

    Genre: Information books

    Beetles for Breakfast and other weird and wonderful ways to save the planet is a beautiful hardback from Flying Eye books written by Madeline Finlay and illustrated by Josh Choi. The book explores the scientific advancements that are in progress to try and lessen the impact of...

  • A Puppy's First Christmas

    A Puppy's First Christmas

    Name: Catherine Kus
    15 October 2021;

    Genre: Animals

    I have seen many of Holly Webb’s books in our school library. They seem to be very popular with our pupils, but I have never actually read any of them - so this was my first one. I have to say, I couldn't put this book down. I absolutely loved it! A Puppy's First Christmas</stro...

  • I'm Sticking With You Too

    I'm Sticking with You Too

    Name: Joanna Hewish
    14 October 2021;

    Genre: Friends and family

    Following on from the huge success of the first picture book, I'm Sticking with You, this gorgeous rhyming sequel is the perfect continuation of a heartwarming story. The first book, I'm Sticking with You, introduces children to Bear and Squirrel, tw...

  • The Shadows of Rookhaven

    The Shadows of Rookhaven

    Name: Jacqueline Harris
    14 October 2021;

    Genre: Family & Home

    Every one hundred years The Great Configuration occurs, when all the Family travel to Rookhaven to take part. When Billy turns up no-one is surprised because there are lots of visitors arriving. Billy, however, is hiding something and could be about to betray the family. He is like Mirabelle,...

  • The Same but Different

    The Same but Different

    Name: Samantha Hughes
    14 October 2021;

    Genre: Representation & Inclusion

    The Same but Different is a great starting point for conversations about inclusion. The bright, colourful illustrations and clear explanations engage children of all ages from the outset. I have this book on display and it has prompted children to broaden their perspectives an...

  • The Christmas Carrolls

    The Christmas Carrolls

    Name: Jennifer Caddick
    14 October 2021;

    Genre: Funny Stories

    You will find Christmas chaos and joy in overdrive in this hilarious, festive and warm spirited story of the MOST Christmas loving family ever. Every second of the Carrolls' lives are dedicate to sharing and celebrating the Christmas spirit of love, happiness, kindness and cheer. Young Holly C...