Inspiring Young Readers
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The Orangutan Who Sang posted on 09 Dec 2019
I had a bit of a moment when I read this new picture book from Jay Vincent. I was whisked back to my early school days when I was reduced to a jelly...
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A Postcard to Ollis posted on 05 Dec 2019
The cover picture of a jolly looking hairy man cradling a tiny baby in his huge arms really appealed to me for some reason.
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Katherine Johnson: a life story posted on 03 Dec 2019
Leila Rasheed's enthralling biography of Katherine Johnson also tells the story of the exploration of space
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Circus Girl posted on 28 Nov 2019
This charming picture book is one for all of you who, like me as a child, harboured the secret, romantic desire to join the circus.
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Stories For Little Comrades posted on 26 Nov 2019
At a time when politics in one form or another seems inescapable, the idea that we might at least find some temporary respite...
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Cyborg posted on 23 Nov 2019
Cyborg is the high-octane conclusion to Chris Bradford’s hugely enjoyable Virtual Kombat trilogy – and it doesn’t disappoint.
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Astrid and the Sky Calf posted on 19 Nov 2019
Picture books produced by the wonderful Child’s Play International Publishers are built around certain assumptions ....
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Shadow posted on 16 Nov 2019
I’ve got rather used to saying that I’ve just read another beautiful book from Lantana Publishing ....
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Catch that Cough posted on 14 Nov 2019
Maisy is a lively young girl with a problem because she just can’t seem to learn how to ‘catch her cough’.
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Seven Ghosts posted on 10 Nov 2019
When it comes to spine-chillers for younger readers, you just can’t be in better hands than Chris Priestley's