Latest Reviews

Name: Jessica Bunney
11 November 2024;

Genre: Early Skills

We love the 'Peekaboo' book series in this household! It's the perfect book for babies around six months old who love to play peekaboo and who are observant and noticing more and more things in their environment. Peekaboo is likely to be a familiar phrase to your baby and, as...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
08 November 2024;

Genre: Seasonal

Usually, after working hard all year making toys and then delivering these on Christmas Eve, Santa celebrates the big day with an extra half an hour’s lie in. However, when a passing polar bear points out that this is not much of a celebration, the elves are determined to give Santa a proper C...

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Name: Clair Age 14
07 November 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

This book is phenomenal; an eerie, atmospheric ghost story that slowly but surely builds up the tension. Emma's mother disappeared, followed by her sister a year ago, and Emma could be next. Emma returns to their house which is next to a sprawling bog called 'The Moss'. <p...

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Name: Ruth Cornish
07 November 2024;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

When It's Your Turn For Midnight by award-winning author Blessing Musariri is a real life novel about a family based in Zimbabwe. After the shock of discovering a life-changing family secret, Chianti, the eldest daughter, leaves her home and heads for a community of wise elder...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
07 November 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

Tasty Tales is a fascinating book which offers 'facts and fables about our favourite foods'. Each story explores the origin of a well-known dish, piquing the reader's interest in countries and events from around the world which they might previously have been unaware of. It is...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
05 November 2024;

Genre: Non Fiction

Seven Small Inventions that Changed the World is an utterly fascinating read which shares the story behind these small inventions which have transformed our lives. Perfect for sparking curiosity and inspiring the next generation of creative minds, this is a br...

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Name: Lucy Hopkins
04 November 2024;

Genre: Seasonal

Penguin and Pup is a nice Christmas story to enjoy with children of all ages either at home or at school. This is a rhyming book, which is always a winner for the children in my class. It gives the book a great flow and allows older children to try to predict...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
04 November 2024;

Genre: Seasonal

Christmas seems to arrive earlier and earlier each year- or perhaps I’m just getting older! As children eagerly anticipate its arrival, having enjoyable and interesting things to do which keep little people engaged and content is an excellent idea. A World Full of Christmas Crafts</str...

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Name: Ruth Cornish
04 November 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

The Twelve by Liz Hyde is a beautifully crafted middle grade book with an enticing, atmospheric cover illustrated by Tom de Freston. Although this novel is a mixture of adventure, fantasy, magic and mystery, I agree with author, Hannah Gold, in her own review soundbite, that t...

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Name: Jacqueline Harris
01 November 2024;

Genre: Funny Stories

This is a guide to choosing a pet that has been completely turned on its head. A Beginner's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pet recommends all the most dangerous and unsuitable pets - the crocodile is quiet and peaceful, whilst regular pets are trouble. The rabbits are even plot...

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