Space Detectives
Space Detectives

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Mark Powers. Illustrations Dapo Adeola.

Back with more rollicking fun in space, Mark Powers has discovered another zany case to be solved in Space Detectives. Connor and Ethan have moved on from their last adventure,...
Devils in Danger
Devils in Danger

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Samantha Wheeler

The idea of writing a children’s novel around the theme of protecting our wildlife is an excellent one. The story by itself is interesting, current, and appealing. Add to that,...
Pranklab: Practical science pranks you and your victim can learn from
Pranklab: Practical science pranks you and your victim can learn from

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Chris Ferrie, Byrne LaGinestra, Wade David Fairclough.

In the middle of Covid lockdown in Australia to a large degree, Prank Lab is perhaps not the perfect book to introduce into households full of children looking for something...
OUR WORLD OUT OF BALANCE:
OUR WORLD OUT OF BALANCE:

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Andrea Minoglio and Laura Fanelli .

UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE AND WHAT WE CAN DO Our World Out of Balance hard backed picture book contains a large amount of information, stated clearly, about our planet. The issues...
The Dragon and Her Boy
The Dragon and Her Boy

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Penny Chrimes

A cataclysmic upheaval on the streets of London sees Stick, one of the child tumblers who perform to earn a few coins, fall into a tunnel under the street. Sparrow...
Where the Heart Is
Where the Heart Is

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Irma Gold. Illustrations Susannah Crispe.

Where the Heart Is, is a most unusual Picture Book. Irma Gold was inspired by the true story of Joao and the Magellanic penguin who developed an amazing bond with...
The King’s Birthday Suit
The King’s Birthday Suit

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Peter Bentley. Illustrations Claire Powell.

In a fabulously funny retelling of the Hans Christian Anderson fable The Emperors New Clothes, the team of Peter Bentley and Claire Powell bring this much loved story into the...
We Go Way Back
We Go Way Back

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Idan Ben-Barak, illustrated by Philip Bunting

What an amazing achievement this book is for the author and illustrator. We Go Way Back is a superb attempt to explain the beginnings of life on earth. Using the...
Pop the Pig
Pop the Pig

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This colourful game is well presented in a sturdy box and suitable for 4 years and over. It is not recommended for younger children because of the small pieces made...
The Ballad of Melodie Rose
The Ballad of Melodie Rose

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Kate Gordon

The Ballad of Melodie Rose moves into a different time at Direleaf Hall, a different group of girls and of course a different challenge to be solved to when we...
The Boy and the Moonimal
The Boy and the Moonimal

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Debi Gliori

The delicate shades of colour that enhance The Boy and the Moonimal hard back picture book ensure that the story will be mellow as well. This is a story about...
The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp
The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp

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Paul Russell. Illustrations Nicky Johnston.

The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp does a great job of recognising children who see the world differently. Bowen Crisp struggles to answer questions put to the class...