Book Reviews
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The Happy Lion
Louise Fatio
This classic, quirky tale of a happy lion’s experiences living in a small French town returns with a 2019 edition by Scallywag Press.
The After Christmas Tree
Bethan Welby
A hopeful look into the life of a Christmas tree at the end of the festive period!
Welcome to our Table
Laura Mucha and Ed Smith
Have you ever wondered how to say ‘have a nice meal’ in a different language? Have you ever wondered about the food eaten in different cultures? If so, this book is for you!
Fun Stories by Special Kids for Kids
Marione Malimba
Fun stories for children to enjoy, all written by disabled and terminally ill children, and translated into English.
The Grand Hotel of Feelings
Lidia Branković
At the Grand Hotel of Feelings, any feeling is welcomed and accommodated for, and this beautifully illustrated book smoothly navigates the complexities of emotional management.
Slow Down: Bring Calm to a Busy World with 50 Nature Stories
Rachel Williams, illus. Freya Hartas
Slow Down inspires children to observe the daily magical transformations of nature unfolding right in front of them.
Alte Zachen
Ziggy Hanaor, illus. Benjamin Phillips
Set in modern New York City, Alte Zachen is an intergenerational graphic novel about Jewish identity, memory, and nostalgia.
Mom is Hiding
Qian Mo, illus. Zhou Yi, transl. Helen Wang
A reassuring story of a six-year girl whose lifestyle is about to change as her mum self-isolates after a potential exposure to COVID-19 at the grocery store.
Sea Change: Save the Ocean
Edited by Tobias Hickey
Original postcard images from fifty international illustrators capture the beauty of oceanic life and the urgency of the dangers and threats to its future.
The Most Famous Rhinoceros
Diane Hofmeyr, illus. Simona Mulazzani
A moving and beautiful story inspired by Albrecht Dürer’s famous woodcut print of the rhinoceros sent from India to Portugal in 1515.
Stolen History: The Truth about the British Empire and How It Shaped Us
Sathnam Sanghera, illus. Jen Khatun
An accessible and engaging introduction to history, facts and perspectives on the British Empire for readers of 9 plus by the author of the bestselling "Empireland: How Imperialism has shaped Modern Britain" (Penguin, 2021).
Through the Forest
Yijing Li
A young boy finds himself lost in a deep, dark forest. He is searching for something, but he doesn’t know what. But then he meets a ghost-like figure called Emptiness who joins him and guides him through the forest... A gentle tale about the healing power of memories.