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The Girl with her Head in the Clouds: The Amazing Life of Dolly Shepherd
Name: Eileen Armstrong
04 March 2021;Genre: Historical Fiction
In The Girl with her Head in the Clouds: The Amazing Life of Dolly Shepherd, 16 year old Dolly Shepherd has no second thoughts when she steps up to be the human target in an apple shooting stunt starring a showman wearing a blindfold. It proves to be just the start of her sens...
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The Dog that Saved the World (Cup)
Name: Eileen Armstrong
04 March 2021;Genre: Animals
Truth is stranger than fiction, so the saying goes, and in The Dog that Saved the World (Cup), Phil Earle cleverly draws on not just one but two of the real world stories which surround us, one from over 50 years ago and one much more recent, to create an incredible, emotional...
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Name: Kyle Matravers
04 March 2021;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
The Perfect Fit is the creation of husband-and-wife team Naomi and James Jones. Together they have created their debut picture book themed around accepting and celebrating difference amongst society. This strong message was inspired the real life experiences of their eldest so...
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When We Went Wild
Name: Kyle Matravers
04 March 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
When We Went Wild is a story about how we can bring nature back. Based around farmers Nancy and Jake, the story shares the strong message of conservation through the reduction of agricultural chemicals and machinery.Following their beliefs of what 'good farmers' do...
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Beatrix and Her Bunnies - The Story of Beatrix Potter
Name: Emma O Donovan
04 March 2021;Genre: Picture Books
Beatrix and Her Bunnies - The Story of Beatrix Potter; A picture book biography exploring the childhood of Beatrix Potter and how she became one of the worlds most famous children's authors and illustrators. As informative as it is charming this delightful and inspirational re...
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The Flag Never Touched the Ground
Name: Matthew Lappin
04 March 2021;Genre: Historical Fiction
'Freedom would never simply be given. It had to be fought for. And taken.' The life of a Black slave in 1863 was one fraught with segregation, discrimination, exploitation and freedom that could only be dreamt of. William Harvey Carney's beginning to life was no different.William,...
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Nature's Toy Box
Name: Amanda Shipton
04 March 2021;Genre: Picture Books
When Mum turns off the TV, Tilly does not know what to do! Despite the huge amounts of toys in her toybox, she is fed up and goes to stare out of the window. A bird catches her attention and she goes out in to the garden to find it and this is where the adventure begins. Nature'...
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The Perfect Fit
Name: Maria Faithorn
04 March 2021;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
The Perfect Fit is a highly recommended read for anyone who cares for or looks after young children. Triangle was having great fun rolling and playing with the circles until she kept bumping and poking them with her corners. Triangle felt she didn't quite fit in so decided to...
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Old Macdonald Had a Phone
Name: Susan Wilsher
04 March 2021;Genre: Picture Books
Old Macdonald loves his phone. It helps him to organise things on the farm and keep it running smoothly. However, when he needs to order a new one, he ends up with a hundred, meaning all the animals get one of their own. Soon, they are all addicted to their phones and nothing on the farm gets...
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Melt
Name: Kelly Buxton
04 March 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
I devoured Melt by Ele Fountain in two-sittings. This book left me stunned and collecting my thoughts. Melt is a beautifully written story about two polar opposite worlds colliding and fusing in a feat of survival.I enjoyed the parallel narratives at the beginning...
