Inspiring Young Readers
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Future Hopes posted on 25 Apr 2024
There can be few more depressing indicators of the quality of life for children in UK and around the world than the constant drip of survey data
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Skylar and the K-Pop Headteacher by Luan Goldie posted on 22 Apr 2024
This unusual story has a captivating front cover showing a happy young girl and elderly grey haired woman dancing together.
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Bear and Bird: The Adventure and other stories posted on 19 Apr 2024
My five year old grandson and I are already very fond of this pair of friends whose easy relationship is sometimes tested
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Snack, please! by Georgie Birkett posted on 19 Apr 2024
There must be so many adults – parents, grandparents, teachers, carers – who are familiar with a child’s almost constant demand and insatiable appetite
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Our Gorgeous Baby posted on 09 Apr 2024
Those of us with experience of babies in the family might nod their heads in agreement with the sentiment of this picture book.
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Animal Crackers posted on 07 Apr 2024
Plenty of small children plead with their parents about owning a pet without quite understanding practical factors...
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Anna’s Garden posted on 03 Apr 2024
I used to be a contented child who very much enjoyed her own company and didn’t like a lot of noise and fuss.
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The Animal Train posted on 26 Mar 2024
Who would not be tempted by the cover of this strikingly yellow picture book which shows a wooden train packed with jolly looking soft animal toys
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Green: The Story of Plant Life on Our Planet posted on 25 Mar 2024
Team the prolific and award-winning Nicola Davies with the wonderful Emily Sutton and the result just has to be excellent.
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Maisy Loves Bees and Maisy Loves Trees by Lucy Cousins posted on 22 Mar 2024
Maisy Loves Bees and Maisy Loves Trees by Lucy Cousins I have only recently discovered the delights of what is described in the publicity as ‘Maisy’s Plane