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The Golden Monkey Mystery (Secrets of the Snakestone)
Name: Jane Rew
14 January 2026;Genre: Adventure
Roma Moreau's dual mission is to release a captive monkey into the wild and persuade her father, a French army captain, to let her study at medical school. Roma's French mother died in childbirth and she is determined that 'no other woman must die'. She is also accompanied on her mission by ta...
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Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert is Scared of Frogs
Name: Sue Wilsher
13 January 2026;Genre: Friends and family
Frank and Bert love to visit the little pond where they can play with Bert's toy boat. However, Bert is very scared of frogs and when he spots one on the pond, Frank tries to help him manage his fear. But Frank has a secret . . . Bert's not the only one who is afraid of frogs. T...
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The Secrets of Wild Hill: Lottie's Dream
Name: Donna Burkert
12 January 2026;Genre: Family & Home
The Secrets of Wild Hill: Lottie's Dream by Olivia Tuffin is a delightful mix of desire, challenge and intrigue, all beautifully wrapped up in the world of horses. Lottie wants to ride more than anything in the world, she even deliberately failed her entrance test to the posh...
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Tree Thing
Name: Louisa Farrow
12 January 2026;Genre: Environment & Nature
When a green thing grows out of the ground - 'for that is how the story always begins' - it brings with it life and change. But the Tree Thing is destroyed when the shadowy Rider leads a bunch of people to chop it down - 'same old story'. But wait! A jay and a squirrel bring its glowing emeral...
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Animagicals: Mia's Tiger
Name: Michelle Bailey
12 January 2026;Genre: Adventure
Animagicals: Mia's Tiger by Paula Harrison is the first book in a new series called Animagicals. The series is set in a magical land called Animagia, which features a school called Wild Haven. Children who discover they have animagical powers are invited to Wild Haven School,...
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The Home That Love Built
Name: Amy Newton
12 January 2026;Genre: Family & Home
The Home That Love Built by Jessica Meserve is a gentle, uplifting picture book that explores the themes of teamwork, kindness, and determination. After a powerful storm destroys the animals' home, they are left scared and uncertain. Instead of facing the aftermath of t...
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Star, Moon, Zoom!
Name: Louise Gahan
12 January 2026;Genre: Non Fiction
Star, Moon, Zoom is an engaging and great non-fiction text that works exceptionally well in the classroom. Author Moira Butterfield presents complex space science in a way that is clear, accurate, and highly appealing to young readers. The book uses a lively cast of chi...
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This Little Bunny: A Touch and Feel Book
Name: Sue Wilsher
09 January 2026;Genre: Animals
Bright and colourful, This Little Bunny attracted 6-month-old Esme's attention immediately. The fluffy bunny on the cover was carefully explored by her little fingers as she obviously enjoyed the texture of the fur. She was able to grasp the edge of the thick card pages and mo...
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Inspire Me!
Name: Sue Wilsher
09 January 2026;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Perfect for the National Year of Reading 2026, Inspire Me! is a wonderful collection of 'words that matter', all carefully chosen by Nicolette Jones. Inspire Me! is such an excellent title for this books as there is an incredible wealth of material here...
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Postman Planet!
Name: Sue Wilsher
09 January 2026;Genre: Funny Stories
Planet Orderon might be grey and boring, but it is essential to the smooth running of the galaxy since this is where all the boring jobs are done. Organising the postal service is something that is taken very seriously and when a tricky mission comes along, only Postman Planet is considered fo...
