Book Reviews
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Meet Monster
Ellen Blance & Ann Cook, illus. Quentin Blake
Monster is a special creature. He moves to a city, looks for a house, and shares magical moments with children. Will you be his friend?
Hey, Water!
Antoinette Portis
From tap to stream and lake, the reader learns all about water forms and the water cycle.
The Longest Strongest Thread
Inbal Leitner
A story of the huge bond between grandmother and granddaughter when one moves hundreds of miles from the other.
Weird, Wild & Wonderful
James Carter, illus. Neal Layton
A wonderful collection of 92 exciting poems with evocative illustrations.
Just like you
Jo Loring-Fisher
One little girl is going on a journey, but wherever she is in the world, she is just like you.
The King with the Dirty Feet
Sally Pomme Clayton, illus. Rhiannon Sanders
Once upon a time, a king in India did not want to wash but at the same time, he did not want to get dirty. What did he finally do?
Beyond the horizon
Carolina Celas, transl. Jethro Soutar
This book, featuring a lot of images and minimal text, explores the concept of the horizon which can be very distant – or very close.
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Eiko Kadono, illus. Joe Todd Stanton
Kiki has just turned twelve. It is time for her to leave home because as a young witch that is the custom...
The Tooth Fairy and the Home of the Coin Makers
Samuel Langley-Swain, illus. Davide Ortu
What is the truth behind the Tooth Fairy and the coin that is left under your pillow? Twins Ollie and Grace are going to find out...
Dilwyn the Welsh Dragon
Samuel Langley-Swain, illus. Jessica Rose
Dilwyn the little red dragon is born in a very special place – and it is up to him to keep it safe.
When secrets set sail
Sita Brahmachari, illus. Evan Hollingdale
An 11-year old girl moves from Acorn’s Children’s Home to The Hearth. Will her new family welcome her?
Hello! A Counting Book of Kindnesses
Hollis Kurman, illus. Barroux
Your home has become too scary to stay. What might help you feel better? Let’s count the good things...