Chicken House Limited ISBN 9781908435934 £6.99 When I started to read this tale I was unsure as to whether it would be a mystery, a modern fairy tale or both. I was intrigued to find out whether the story being in China would be a critical part of the tale. And a critical part it…
Orion Children’s Books ISBN 9781444016147 £4.99 Part of the blue Early Reader series from Orion Children’s Books, Emily Mouse’s Birthday Party is designed to be perfect for sharing and reading together. This is a lovely story which follows Emily Mouse as she prepares to celebrate her birthday by hosting a party with friends. Each page…
Frances Lincoln ISBN 9781847808264 £8.99 A companion book to Discover the Ancient Egyptians, this book explores Romans and the Roman Empire – but not Romans in Britain which is the focus of the National Curriculum history unit. Presented in exactly the same way as the Egypt book, this volume looks at Roman history, gods, heroes,…
Wayland Books ISBN 9780750296120 £12.99 One of a series of six KS1/2 non-fiction books about children from other countries, this book details clothing from different climates, special occasions, national costumes, as well as jewellery, shoes and even hats. Printed with vibrant colours, the photographs are eye-catching and appealing, featuring clothes as varied as yagushkas made…
Orion Children’s Books ISBN 9781510100541 £5.99 This book opens with an introduction from Virginia McKenna, OBE, the Founder of the Born Free Foundation. Then we hear the story of Chinoise, a baby chimpanzee who was born in the forest of Cameroon. She was taken from her family to be used in the tourist industry and…
Barrington Stoke ISBN 9781781125595 £6.99 This book surprised me in a good way. Firstly, it is beautifully drawn and there’s something about its compact, sturdy shape that captured my curiosity. After this, I was expecting a run of the mill story on a medical theme, but this book exceeded my expectations. In a nutshell Anna…
OUP ISBN 9780192744395 £6.99 I had been lucky enough to read the previous novel, ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ which was a great text. This book, although separate from the other titles, has the same tone and engages the reader in a world of spoof spy fiction. The character at the centre of the story is…
QED Publishing ISBN 9781784936365 £5.99 This is a fascinating book. It covers a wide range of places from across the globe. Entries are divided into Awesome Natural Wonders and Awesome Human Creations, and each is given an awesomeness rating. There are attractive, detailed photographs and interesting information in easily digestible formats. The Locust Storms page…
Otter-Barry ISBN 9781910959541 £11.99 There are fewer writers more sensitive to ‘hooking’ young children into poetry than James Carter. His vast experience of visiting and working with youngsters in schools enables him to pitch his writing for his audience perfectly. This collection of some old and new verse is ideal for reading out loud, for…
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