Inspiring Young Readers
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Garibaldi’s Biscuits posted on 08 Feb 2021
In the golden days of my childhood (and in truth well beyond them too) I used to love biscuits.
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The Odyssey posted on 24 Jan 2021
This 2016 extravaganza of a book from publisher, White Star Kids is a huge visual feast.
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The Sleeping Beauty posted on 20 Jan 2021
The first thing that might strike you about this fine 1920 first edition is the very ordinary pinkish red dust jacket with a silhouette illustration...
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New Shoes, Red Shoes posted on 14 Jan 2021
Buying new shoes is not something that I particularly enjoy but I know that a trip to the shoe shop can be an exciting experience for young children.
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Flat Stanley posted on 11 Jan 2021
I have always loved this hilarious story about a young boy, Stanley Lambchop, who makes the best of an unfortunate accident.
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Max and Xam posted on 22 Dec 2020
I wonder how many adults can remember their friends from when they were small?
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Leah’s Star posted on 19 Dec 2020
We really enjoyed reading this splendid picture book written and illustrated by two of our favourites.
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Best Friends, Busy Friends posted on 09 Dec 2020
In my opinion, there can never be enough picture books about the subject of friends.
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Norse Tales: Stories from across the rainbow bridge posted on 03 Dec 2020
In these dark months of the pandemic it’s been hard to find anything much to be delighted by.
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Flower Power: The magic of nature’s healers posted on 30 Nov 2020
The healing power of plants and the history of their use has inspired plenty of lavishly illustrated botanical guides over recent years ....