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The Best Kind of Bear
Name: Lauren Maidman
06 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
The Best Kind of Bear is the sweet tale of the teddy bear looking for his identity; he doesn't know what kind of bear he is, so he goes on an adventure to ask the others bears of the world. Although he has the same traits as the other bears, he doesn't quite fit in. On returning home, feeling rat...
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When We Became Humans
Name: Donna Burkert
06 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
When We Became Humans - Our Incredible Evolutionary Journey really is just that: an incredible journey through our development as humans today. This beautifully written non-fiction book breaks down the information into bite-sized chunks of interesting facts and explanations. Michael Bright weav...
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Rusty the Squeaky Robot
Name: Nikki Stiles
05 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
A sweet and simple story about a robot from planet 'Robotone' who is no longer happy with his sound. Rusty didn't like his squeak; the sound he made with every nod of his head and tap of his feet and if he couldn't like his squeak, he couldn't like himself. Rusty was feeling really down, until B...
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Mr Dog and the Seal Deal
Name: Sam Phillips
05 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
If you are looking for a book for an animal loving young reader with an interest in looking after the environment, then look no further. Mr Dog and the Seal Deal is the second book in the series written by explorer and broadcaster, Ben Fogle. The Mr Dog series is all about a scruffy stray dog, wh...
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Humperdink our Elephant Friend
Name: Joanna Hewish
04 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
Children often accept the differences in each other without usually noticing said differences. Children are adaptable and considerate to each other and creative in helping each other play. These are characteristics we all wish our children to learn, understand and show. 'Humperdink' helps teac...
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What Will You Dream of Tonight?
Name: Joanna Hewish
04 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
Dreams. Often the topic over the breakfast table in our house, the more extreme and interesting the better. Occasionally my son struggles with night terrors common in his age and reading this picture book has really helped him think about and look at positive images before he goes to sleep. I...
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Aliens Invaded my Talent Show
Name: Kelly Buxton
02 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
This book is laugh out loud funny, my 11-year-old agrees and is currently speed reading it as I type. I would struggle to find anyone who would not enjoy this book. Full of powerful descriptions and similes - 'two red eyes that burned like embers from the fires of hell' - it would be a great tool...
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Starfell: Willow Moss and the lost day
Name: Linda brown
02 August 2019;Genre: Adventure
Witches, magic, dragons, a grumpy cat, oops sorry a Kolbold! Flying broomsticks, trolls and a map of a magical fantasy world, what more could a reader want? Nothing! This debut novel has got it all and will keep many readers from 8+ totally engaged in its plot with all its magical twists and turn...
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Name: Daniel Katz
01 August 2019;Genre: Fantasy
Storm is slowly growing into her role as the Weather Witch for her people - the island folk of Yanlin - when she is set a new challenge. Sent on a diplomatic mission to the vibrant and exciting trade centre of Bellum Island, Storm finds a land of lavish opulence, temptation and political machi...
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I, Cosmo
Name: June Hughes
01 August 2019;Genre: Animals
This is the story of family breakdown from the point of view of the family dog. Cosmo, a golden retriever of some 13 years, has lived with Zora and David since the early days of their marriage and was there to welcome their children, Max and Emmaline, into the world.We meet the fam...
