Tag: animal

  • Puppy Academy: Scout and the Sausage Thief

    Puppy Academy: Scout and the Sausage Thief

    I’ve long been an admirer of Gill Lewis’ writing (Scarlett Ibis), what a delight that her words are now available for emerging readers thanks to her new Puppy Academy series, aimed at 5+ readers. Puppy Academy is a gorgeous new series which is just perfect for those readers who have recently graduated on to chapter books.…

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  • The Wolf Wilder

    The Wolf Wilder

    ‘Once upon a time, a hundred years ago, there was a dark and stormy girl.’ and so begins The Wolf Wilder, an exquisitely written novel from Katherine Rundell. Full of drama and atmosphere this is a wonderfully fast paced novel. The Wolf Wilder is set against the cold, harsh Russian landscape. Feo and her mother live a…

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  • Pugs of the Frozen North

    Pugs of the Frozen North

    Pugs of the Frozen North is the latest collaboration between the energetic co authors Philip Reeveand Sarah McIntyre. Their illustrated novel for younger readers is  a fun and ice filled race – think whacky races … with pugs. Shen is a cabin boy on the Lucky Star. Unfortunately this ship turns out to be not…

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  • The Perplexing Pineapple: Bk 1

    The Perplexing Pineapple: Bk 1

    The Perplexing Pineapple is the result of the meeting of two creative minds from the world of children’s literature – Ursula Dubosarsky and Terry Denton. This is a great little chapter book, and I can see it being wafted under the noses of reluctant readers. Why? The Perplexing Pineapplehas charm, wit and a number of intriguing activities…

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  • Steven Seagull Action Hero

    Steven Seagull Action Hero

    I haven’t giggled so much over a picture book for ages! Steven Seagull Action Hero, from the awesomely talented Elys Dolan, is a fresh, funny and fabulously witty picture book that has just hit the shelves. Steven Seagull is a retired cop, after being fired for being ‘too much of a renegade.’ But. His long…

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  • Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise

    Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise

    Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise is an amusing tale from the pen of Sean Taylor, brought to life by Jean Jullien’s vibrant illustrations. Under the dark of night Owl is flying around, looking for something tasty to eat … how hard can it be?? Funny Hoot Owl decides that he needs a disguise in order…

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  • Animal Magic

    Animal Magic

    What a glorious rhyming board book from the team of Phil Allcock and Gina Maldonado. Animal Magic is full of animal fun with an amusing rhyme about a different animal on each double page spread. The turn of each page leads to the introduction to a new animal. Each animal is on a journey, ‘I…

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  • Dingo: The Dog Who Conquered A Continent

    Dingo: The Dog Who Conquered A Continent

    Dingo is a carefully considered narrative littered with gorgeous, keenly felt descriptions. Jackie French brings us an imaginative narrative based on her speculation of how the dingo first arrived on the Australian mainland many, many years ago. Dingo is Book Six in the Animal Stars Series. Jackie’s fictional account ensues when an older boy, almost…

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  • Christian The Lion
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    Christian The Lion

    Christian The Lion is the remarkable true story of Australian friends Ace and John, who after arriving in London, took advantage of the fact that in 1969 you truly could buy absolutely anything at the iconic Harrods department store … a lion cub! Years later, their reunion with Christian and one year after Christian the lion…

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  • Kakadu Calling

    A wonderful collection of short stories, Kakadu Calling is ideal for those readers who are getting to grips with chapter books. Bunitj writer Jane Garlil Christophersen pens five engaging short stories about five different children. Follow Mardjibi as she takes a trip in a helicopter with her Dad to Darwin for the first time, and Sammy…

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  • Max

    Marc Martin’s picture books are true works of art. Picture book fanatics are going to adore pouring over Max, a touching story about friendship. Max is a rather elegant seagull. He lives by the seaside where he is known for being ‘a little bit cheeky, and a little bit mischievous. Max absolutely adores fish and…

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  • Toby And The Ice Giants
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    Toby And The Ice Giants

    Toby and The Ice Giants is going to be an invaluable resource for learning about the Ice Age.

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  • Get Out of My Bath!

    Get Out of My Bath! from Britta Teckentrup is a fun picture book which is really going to appeal to the youngest listeners. Combining bath time antics, interactivity and those lovely shiny pages it’s just perfect to delve into just before bed (& bath) time. Ellie is really enjoying her bath, complete with a glorious…

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  • Black and White

    Dahlov Ipcar, as some of you may know, is certainly no stranger to the world of children’s books. However it is thanks to Sam Arthur and Alex Apiro, responsible for the children’s publishing imprint Flying Eye Books, that her much beloved books complete with distinct illustrations, have been given a new lease of life. Black…

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  • What’s Your Favourite Animal?

    Picture book lovers are going to adore this latest offering from the wonderful Eric Carle, What’s Your Favourite Animal? Eric has invited a host of wonderful illustrators to tell him about their favourite animal. A simple idea beautifully executed. As you may expect when you give a straightforward brief to a bunch of creative folk,…

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