What’s in a name? When Abdullah receives a well-loved bear for Eid, it doesn’t have a name. Abdullah spends a lot of time thinking of a name for his lovely bear but every suggestion just doesn’t seem quite right. He asks his friends for help but still no luck. As night falls, an idea comes…
Three strangers. Three families. Three connections. Sen and her mum have finally found a place to live. There are rules to be followed in the mysterious woman’s house and if they break them they’ll find themselves out on the streets again. However, their relationship with Vixen mellows over time but secrets within her life jeopardise…
It’s the night before Eid and preparations for Hana’s favourite celebration are fully underway. There are cakes to be iced, a feast to be cooked, and special clothes to be ironed…but, with so much to do, it’s all hands on deck and Hana has been entrusted with a job of her own – to…
Kazam’s King is mean, selfish and shouts all the time. He wants splendiferous castles built in his name and he will stop at nothing to get them. The more elaborate the design, the more money he needs. He raises taxes, demands everything from everyone around him and even charges the humble people of Kazam every…
Felicita Sala’s Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street is a beautifully illustrated collection of recipes to feed the soul as well as the tummy. In each apartment at 10 Pomegranate Street the residents are cooking. From Maria’s guacamole to Mrs Greenpea’s mini-quiches, from Mister Singh’s coconut dahl to Jeremiah’s peanut butter and choc chip cookies, there’s…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
His books are a great way help kids read while soaking up important Science concepts without even knowing it. Ironically,…
Ooh, this sounds fantastic!