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August '23 Book Recommendations

0-5 Peppa at the Beach by Peppa Pig, LadybirdA bright and colourful board book for little readers (and piglets) everywhere!Peppa and her family are in Australia, staying with Kylie Kangaroo. When the two families visit the beach to learn how to surf, Daddy Pig and George find their own special way of riding the waves! What the Ladybird heard at the Seaside by Julia Donaldson A brilliant rhyming adventure from the bestselling picture-book partnership duo Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to their wicked ways and are planning to steal the mermaid's hair and sell it to a famous...

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July Book Recommendations '23

  0-5 Busy Swimming by Campbell Books Push, pull and slide the tabs to enjoy a day of Busy Swimming! Help the children get changed into their swimming costumes, whizz down the water slide and race across the indoor pool.Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme, lots to spot and talk about, and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series.    The Singing Mermaid by Julia Donaldson Dive into the adventure with The Singing Mermaid, a delightful tale from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With brilliant rhyming verse, bright and distinctive illustrations, this story is loved by...

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June 2023 Book Recommendations

0-5 Tiddler by Julia Donaldson A colourful undersea adventure from the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man! Tiddler is late to school every day, and he always has an elaborate excuse for his teacher. One day, as Tiddler is thinking up his next story, a net sweeps him up and hauls him far away from his school. How will Tiddler find his way home? All he has to do is follow the trail of his biggest, fishiest story yet! Full of bright colour and bouncy repetition, this engaging book makes a fun introduction to the wonders of story-telling! For every parent or teacher who knows the boundless creativity of a perpetually late child, this shows how telling excuses can turn into...

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March Recommendations: World Poetry Day

World Poetry Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the beauty and power of poetry. And what better way to do so than with a great book? We have put together the following list with the aim of introducing young readers to the joys of poetry. From classic verse to contemporary rhymes, there's something for every taste and age range. So without further ado, here are our top picks for World Poetry Day:   Collected Poems For Children by Charles Causley Ages 6-12 Charles Causley is one of the most beloved poets for children, and this collection is a testament to his skill and imagination. Featuring poems on topics such as nature, animals, and everyday life, "Collected Poems For Children" is a...

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