Book Reviews
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The General
Janet Charters, illus. Michael Foreman
General Jodhpur martials his soldiers in conventional and rigorous ways, but an accident changes him in ways he would not have predicted.
Astrid Lindgren (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illus. Linzie Hunter
This is a biography of the author Astrid Lindgren aimed at 5 – 8 year olds. Accompanied by lively illustrations, it brings Lindgren to life for a young audience.
The Fox on the Swing
Evelina Daciūtė, illus. Aušra Kiudulaitė
Paul and the fox on the swing are friends through good moods and bad. But life changes. Can their friendship survive?
Wild Song
Candy Gourlay
In this sequel to Bone Talk (2018), the Igorot people, some of the 1000 Filipino people invited by the USA, travel to the St Louis World Fair in 1904. Is America the land of freedom and opportunity they have been promised?
A Child Like You
Na’ima B Robert, illus. Nadine Kaadan
Four brave children watch, listen, search, and feel, as they experience the inequalities, dangers and injustices of life in the world and are inspired to take action.
Children of the Stone City
Beverley Naidoo
An inspiring novel that challenges the reader and questions societal norms and the idea of justice.
Are We There Yet?
Sven Völker
Bear accompanies Butterfly on a great journey through nature in which they learn very insightful lessons.
Rainbow Hands
Mamta Nainy, ill. Jo Loring-Fisher
This book is a colourful celebration of self-expression and the magic of finding your true self.
Underground: Subway Systems Around the World
Uijung Kim
An enjoyable and interactive book that can teach children about other cultures and cities around the world.
Everybody Counts: A Counting Story from 0 to 7.5 billion
Kristin Roskifte
With a neatly punning title, this oversize picture book attracts attention.
Tyger
SF Said, illus. Dave McKean
A powerful dystopian adventure that raises the timely issues of racism and classism, corruption and poverty, while celebrating the power of imagination.
Love
Corrinne Averiss, illus. Kirsti Beautyman
Tess is surrounded by the love of her whole family, but what will happen when she starts school and is away from them?