Inspiring Young Readers
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Albie’s First Word posted on 04 Jun 2020
This is a picture book that was published in the USA back in 2014 and I have never seen a copy in a UK bookshop...
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Just So Stories posted on 01 Jun 2020
I expect you know the old joke: “Do you like Kipling?” “I don’t know, I’ve never kippled”.
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Sofia the Dreamer and her Magical Afro posted on 29 May 2020
When travelling in the US over the last few years, we have spotted several beautiful children’s books with the focus on afro hair.
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Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson reviewed by Aryana (aged 6½) posted on 28 May 2020
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson reviewed by Aryana (aged 6½)
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Charlie Star posted on 26 May 2020
I’m not doing this to shock but the rules of full disclosure require me to tell you and I’m aware this sets the review off on entirely the wrong foot
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An Interview with Penny (aged 11 ) posted on 24 May 2020
An Interview with Penny (aged 11 )
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The Secret Garden posted on 23 May 2020
Guest reviewer, Yushra Fatima shows her appreciation for Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic.
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Mrs Noah’s Garden posted on 20 May 2020
We have been waiting with eager anticipation for the second instalment of Mrs Noah’s adventures for a long time.
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The Princess and the Dragon posted on 19 May 2020
The Princess and the Dragon by Naomi (aged 5)
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Oops! posted on 17 May 2020
Translated from the French in 2010 by Thomas Connors, this striking picture book can’t really be missed.