words and pictures ISBN 9781910277171 £12.99 Following a sycamore seed as it transforms from a seedling to a sapling, then a large tree, we embark on a journey through the seasons and the years. As we watch the tree grow, its branches and roots fill the pages and it is joined by woodland creatures such…
Hodder Children’s Books ISBN 9781444916669 £11,99 This book shows the tangible rewards of patience being a virtue. With few words on the plain background of each double page spread, boldly drawn characters tell the story of Mr. Panda, who is clearly cooking something. A series of animals ask what it is but when Mr Panda…
Hodder Children’s Books ISBN 9781444919868 £11.99 Without wishing to spoil the plot, this charming picture book introduces a gathering of rabbits who just love to dance … and play… and sing and, well, just perform in general while no one is watching. As in all good stories, though, a problem arises and in this case…
Franklin Watts ISBN 9781445148359 £11.99 Who does not enjoy adorable photographs of cute puppies? One of a series of 4, this Book Band level 4 hardback, is a delightful read. Large, bold text simply explains the growth process of puppies of varying breeds, from helpless balls of fluff and fur to maturity with headings such…
Frances Lincoln Children’s Books ISBN 9781847808141 £6.99 Laurence Anholt’s Artists series of eight celebrates famous artists through true stories about the real children who knew them. The little dancer is Marie van Goethen who dreams of becoming the most famous ballerina in the world. Degas visited her ballet school in Paris where he drew the…
Bloomsbury ISBN 9781408864838 £6.99 This wonderfully nostalgic title harks back to the years of Listen with Mother on the BBC and is so familiar, it features in the Oxford Book of Quotations. Here, Leigh Hodgkinson manages to give it a timeless feel. A small person is hunting for the perfect place to sit and read a book (hurrah!),…
Orion Children’s Books ISBN 9781444010749 £7.99 Not one but two terrific stories in the Spymaster series – in Deadly Storm the action takes place whilst Henry VIII is travelling and is cut off by a flooded river and a destroyed bridge. Taking cover in an isolated castle, with only a few retainers, the King is in deadly…
Wayland ISBN 978526300003 £13.99 This book is part of the important ‘And other big questions’ series that offers balanced considerations on big issues and hot topics. Readers are encouraged to think for themselves about the concept of gender and the impact it can have on their life. This book discusses topics including sex, intersex, gender…
Quarry (Quarto books) ISBN 9781631594250 £10.99 This is the first book that I have seen which is dedicated to the world of ‘Slime’ and I had not realized that it is such a world-wide phenomenon. The author is a young, (currently 16 years), social media star with a series of videos on Instagram and in…
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