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Book Review: All the Ways to be Smart

Louise WeeksJuly 6, 2020

All the Ways to be Smart by Davina Bell Because everybody is smart in their own special way. This bright and bubbly picture book celebrates the qualities... Read More...

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Book Review: Back to Sleep

Anita ButterworthJune 21, 2020

The impossibly talented Zoë Foster Blake has just released her second children's picture book, and just like the first it's a little rollicking tale to make... Read More...

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Book Review: The World Needs More Purple People

Louise WeeksJune 15, 2020

The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart A unique and uplifting book teaching children that it’s ok to be different. What i... Read More...

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Book Review: Izzy and Frank

Louise WeeksMay 28, 2020

Izzy & Frank By Katrina Lehman & Sophie Beer A touching story about a truly unique friendship. When Izzy has to leave her lighthouse and island l... Read More...

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Guns N Roses Sweet Child o Mine childrens book

Book Review: Sweet Child o’Mine

Anita ButterworthMay 21, 2020

Rock gods Guns N' Roses have turned one of their greatest hits into a children's book, and we're predicting every little rocker will be gunning for a copy. ... Read More...

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Book Review: The Mummy Animal Book

Caroline TaylorMay 1, 2020

The Mummy Animal Book By Jennifer Cossins Did you know that a mother peacock is called a peahen and a baby peacock is called a peachick? This adorable an... Read More...

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Book Review: Under the Love Umbrella

Louise WeeksJanuary 27, 2020

Under the Love Umbrella by Davina Bell & Allison Colpoys A beautiful story of a parent's love. Under the Love Umbrella is a delightful tale celebrati... Read More...

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Book List: 23 books about starting school

Hejira ConveryJanuary 14, 2020

Starting school for the first time is a big step. Reading stories about what to expect can calm those first day jitters while getting youngsters excited abo... Read More...

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Book Review: The Bum Book

Louise WeeksOctober 4, 2018

The Bum Book by Kate Mayes & Andrew Joyner The cheekiest book you'll ever read. The Bum Book is a book for anyone who has a bum or knows someone with... Read More...

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Book Review: Words And Your Heart

Louise WeeksAugust 29, 2018

Words And Your Heart Kate Jane Neal This book is about your heart - the little bit inside of you that makes you, you. Told through the eyes of Pip and Ca... Read More...

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Book Review: Are You My Bottom?

Louise WeeksAugust 3, 2018

Are you my bottom? by Kate & Jol Temple Small Panda has lost his bottom. It was there when he went to sleep but now it has disappeared. He ... Read More...

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The Doll Hospital by Kallie George and Sara Gillingham

Book Review: The Doll Hospital

Caroline TaylorJuly 10, 2018

The Doll Hospital by Kallie George and Sara Dillingham When toys need a little (or a lot of!) TLC, they head to the Doll Hospital. Don't worry, toys, Dr. Pe... Read More...

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Book Review: That Christmas Feeling

Natalie EslerNovember 13, 2017

That Christmas Feeling by Lili Wilkinson Can you feel it too? The pep in your step? The flutter inside? The happiness all around? Christmas is coming. Litt... Read More...

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Book Review: Imagine by John Lennon

Natalie EslerOctober 27, 2017

Imagine by John Lennon "Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope some day you will join us, a... Read More...

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Book Review: You’re different, Jemima

Natalie EslerSeptember 20, 2017

You're different, Jemima by Jedidah Morley Jemima likes to sing loud, dance her own way and use her imagination, but her teacher and the other kids think sh... Read More...

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