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Lover of all things book-ish, making things and nice people!
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Today's review...'Factology: The Maya' from Button Books.
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Factology: The Maya — Through the Bookshelf
Full of fascinating information, this new addition to the ‘Factology’ series offers a detailed look at the ancient Maya. Starting with an explanation of who the Maya were- and are- ‘Factology: The May...
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Today's review...'Lost Evangeline' by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Sophie Blackall
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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Lost Evangeline — Through the Bookshelf
When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl in the toe of a boot, he raises her with love and care. Having named her ‘Evangeline’ - a name that spoke of possibilities- he shares with her his dreams of expl...
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3 days ago
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Today's review...'The Turtle Who Turned the Tide' by Rachel Bright, illustrated by Jim Field Love this one!
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The Turtle Who Turned the Tide — Through the Bookshelf
It’s the day of the Grand Hatching and all the animals have gathered to watch the baby turtles make their way to the ocean. Tula and her brother, Tiny, are amongst them and Tula finds herself the favo...
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4 days ago
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Brilliant day exploring Birmingham yesterday! From the fascinating Back to backs to the cathedral to the wonderful museum including the Ozzy exhibition, we had a great time.
5 days ago
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Today's review...'Swanfall' by Sophie Kirtley
@kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social
A fabulous read!
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Swanfall — Through the Bookshelf
Pip lives with his family at Keeper’s Cottage on the wetlands where his mum works on environmental conservation. He particularly enjoys the swanfall every autumn where Arctic swans return home and wat...
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Today's review...'Tiger, It's Snowing' and 'Tiger, Don't Worry' by Daishu Ma
@postwavebooks.bsky.social
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Tiger, It’s Snowing!/ Tiger, Don’t Worry! — Through the Bookshelf
Little Mei and her friend, Tiger, are excited because it is snowing. Tiger has never seen snow before and is so keen to explore that he doesn’t notice how cold Mei is getting. When he does, they both ...
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7 days ago
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Today's review...'Firefly' by Robert Macfarlane, illustrated by Luke Adam Hawker
@magiccatpublishing.bsky.social
Simply stunning!
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Firefly — Through the Bookshelf
‘Firefly’ is the most gorgeous book. Hinting at the beauty withing, its stunning cover of deepest blue with copper image is very tactile, a theme continued by the thick, creamy pages inside. It even s...
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8 days ago
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Today's review...'Keep Your Friends Close' by Cynthia Murphy
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
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Keep Your Friends Close — Through the Bookshelf
When Chloe Roberts is cheated out of being Head Girl at Morton Academy by her supposed best friend, Nikhita Patel, everything changes. No longer assured the benefits which this position brings and hav...
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9 days ago
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Today's review...'Amazing Shark: Guardian of the Seas' by Michael Stavaric, illustrated by Michele Ganser and translated by Oliver Latsch
@pushkinpress.com
Beautiful and fascinating!
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Amazing Shark: Guardian of the Seas — Through the Bookshelf
Beautifully presented with a textured cover and glossy pages, ‘Amazing Shark’ is as stunning as it is informative. Written in a very engaging, chatty style, the author offers an amazing array of fac...
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10 days ago
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Today's review...'The Day Death Died' by Tanya Landman, illustrated by Cinthya Alvarez and 'The Last Day of October' by Phil Hickes,illustrated by Oriol Vidal Two brilliant books from Barrington Stoke.
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The Day Death Died/ The Last Day of October — Through the Bookshelf
Barrington Stoke are renowned for publishing highly engaging, accessible reads and these two are no exception! Hallowe’en might have been and gone this year, but these are scary stories to be enjoyed ...
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11 days ago
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Fleur Hitchcock
13 days ago
Massively chuffed to find
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Christmas Catalogue - popped in this morning and found a humungous pile in need of signing.
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Today's review...'Witchlight' by Dominique Valente A brilliant read!
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Witchlight — Through the Bookshelf
Having saved Huswyvern, her magical home, from the evil machinations of her uncle, Eglantine and other members of Miss Hegotty’s Secret Society of Witches are having their meetings there. But Hus is n...
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Today's review...'Wild Journey' by A M Dassu,illustrated by Joe Lillington A beautiful read!
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Wild Journey — Through the Bookshelf
Starlings swoop and swirl their way through the stories of five children living in five different countries, linking their experiences as they experience their own journeys, as exciting and demanding ...
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Today's review...'The Street Where Santa Lives' by Harriet Howe, illustrated by Julia Christians
@littletigeruk.bsky.social
A warm cuddle of a story!
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The Street Where Santa Lives — Through the Bookshelf
When a new neighbour moves in next door, everyone is too busy to notice except a little girl, who immediately spots that he is Father Christmas! Her family try to dissuade her and tell her not to call him Santa, but he doesn’t mind all her questions. When she discovers that he is really good at mend
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16 days ago
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Today's review...'A Christmas Delivery' by Andy Shepherd illustrated by Sarah Warburton
@bonnierbooks.bsky.social
An utterly delightful festive treat!
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A Christmas Delivery — Through the Bookshelf
Tomas and Lolli are very excited about Christmas- and so are all their dragons! When a tiny ice dragon bursts out of one of the spiky fruits on their dragon-fruit tree, it brings snow with it, transfo...
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16 days ago
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17 days ago
#kidlituk
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Fleur Hitchcock
18 days ago
It was so lovely to see you, Sue! Thank you for coming over and joining in. So pleased that you got Farleigh Hungerford in as well, what a fabulous place it is!
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Today's review...'Hotel Flamingo: Frosty Fiesta'
@alexmilway.bsky.social
@piccadilly-press.bsky.social
Another lovely story in this delightful series!
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Hotel Flamingo: Frosty Fiesta — Through the Bookshelf
It’s very quiet at Hotel Flamingo as the nights are getting darker so Anna is delighted when she is asked to arrange a hibernation party for Mrs Turpington, one of the hotel’s longest residents. Findi...
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17 days ago
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I have had such a lovely day in Bradford-on-Avon library where everyone was so welcoming! Brilliant sessions from
@clareharlow.bsky.social
@erandalljones.bsky.social
@fleurhitchcock.bsky.social
followed by a visit to Farleigh Hungerford Castle Thanks to all involved!
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Today's reviews...'Classic Nursery Rhymes' and 'Classic Fairy Tales'
@kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social
Beautiful collections of traditional favourites!
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Classic Nursery Rhymes and Classic Fairy Tales — Through the Bookshelf
These beautiful hardback books, full of vintage artwork, are bursting with classic stories and verses.
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19 days ago
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Today's review...'Ghost' by Finbar Hawkins Published on 6th November, this is completely mesmerising!
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Ghost — Through the Bookshelf
In 60 AD, Aine finds herself captured and enslaved by the Romans. Fleeing her new master, she hides in a tunnel where she finds an altar and unwittingly unleashes something dark. Centuries later, Sara...
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Karen McCombie
22 days ago
Thanks for the review, Sue! I walk in the hilly park at Ally Pally every day with my dog. Writing about the WW1 internees who once shared this glorious space was very moving...
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Today's review...'My Family The Enemy'
@karenmccombie.bsky.social
@bloomsburyed.bsky.social
Very engaging, well-written and thought-provoking!
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My Family The Enemy — Through the Bookshelf
When Jack goes to visit his Granny Jess, he is expecting the usual routine involving biscuits. However, this Saturday afternoon things are different as his grandmother seems preoccupied. When she shar...
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22 days ago
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22 days ago
😍🤩😍 Thank you for reading,
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Today's review...'Electric Life: Surge'
@racheldelahaye.bsky.social
@troikabooks.bsky.social
Every bit as good as 'Electric Life', this is a sequel not to be missed!
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Electric Life: Surge — Through the Bookshelf
Having left Estrella, Alara has been living in London Under for six months. Although desperate to escape the restrictions of the city and feel alive, she is struggling to adapt to her new life and lon...
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Today's review...'Wands Away! Learning to Fly' by Emma Farrarons A lovely little story!
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Wands Away! Learning to Fly — Through the Bookshelf
Ramona Spellstar is about to head off for her first day at Wands Away School of Magic. Although excited, she is a little nervous; however, she soon makes friends and has fun in the forest, learning ho...
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Today's review...'How to Find a Yeti' by Matt Hunt
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A delightful and engaging read!
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How to Find a Yeti — Through the Bookshelf
A self-proclaimed yeti expert decides that he is going to find the yeti which he is sure lives in the forest behind his house. Having packed his rucksack and donned his favourite scarf, the little boy...
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Today's review...'Harriet Tubman: A Force of Nature' by Caroline Brewer
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Quite beautiful!
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Harriet Tubman: A Force of Nature — Through the Bookshelf
Told through poetry and colourful collaged images, ‘Harriet Tubman: A Force of Nature’ is an engaging biography of Harriet Tubman, perfect for introducing children to the life and work of this amazing...
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Today's review...'Mushrooms and Company: How a Marvelously Moldy Network Supports Life on Earth by Geert-Jan Roebers, illustrated by Wendy Panders and translated by Michele Hutchison
@greystonebooks.bsky.social
Fascinating!
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Mushrooms and Company — Through the Bookshelf
‘A mushroom is a nice detail in a forest, a decorative dwarf under the sturdy wooden giants.’ But, as this fascinating book proves, there is so much more to fungi than this! Crammed with information...
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28 days ago
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Lovely day yesterday, wandering round Hereford, enjoying the Cathedral, its chained library and the Mappa Mundi, amongst other things!
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Today's review...'Ask Me Anything' by Bethany Rutter
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@bonnierbooks.bsky.social
Out next month!
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Ask Me Anything — Through the Bookshelf
Mary-Elizabeth Baxter is a girl brimming with confidence. Agony aunt for the university’s magazine, she offers up-beat advice to her fellow students and, having set her sights on Felix Balfour, she is...
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Today's review...'AdventureMice: Mousehole to the Centre of the Earth' by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre The latest addition to this very excellent series!
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Adventure Mice: Mousehole to the Centre of the Earth — Through the Bookshelf
When Uncle Bernie visits the Adventuremice, he brings them his latest invention, the Mechanical Mole. Taking it for a test drive, they discover an amazing underground world, inhabited by some friendly...
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Today's review...'My Book of Classic Nursery Tales' by James Mayhew Completely delightful!
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My Book of Classic Nursery Tales — Through the Bookshelf
With each story retold and illustrated by James Mayhew, ‘My Book of Classic Nursery Tales’ would make the perfect gift for any little (or not so little) one!
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about 1 month ago
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Today's review...'The Merry Christmas Murders' by Alexandra Benedict
@simonkidsuk.bsky.social
A very merry murder mystery!
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The Merry Christmas Murders — Through the Bookshelf
Brooke is not keen to start her new school. Even with Buoy, her emotional support dog, the experience threatens to be overwhelming. However, having met members of the Neurokind Club, she is willing to...
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about 1 month ago
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Today's review...'The Bear Who Wanted to Dance' by Stephanie Stansbie, illustrated by Wendy J Warren
@littletigeruk.bsky.social
Just gorgeous!
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The Bear Who Wanted to Dance — Through the Bookshelf
Rita longs to become a ballerina. Fuelled by her passion for dance, she practises every day, striving to become the best she can be. However, as she looks at ballet magazines and compares herself to h...
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about 1 month ago
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Today's review...'Ice Dancer' by Alex Cotter
@nosycrow.bsky.social
Excellent story-so well written!
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about 1 month ago
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Fabulous day yesterday which took me to Leeds Castle (so beautiful!), Smallhythe Place , home of actress, Ellen Terry, and Lamb House in Rye, once home of Henry James and Rummer Godden. Rye is a lovely place and has a wonderful bookshop so new books as well!
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Today's review...'Sin Bin Island'
@dougrdnaylor.bsky.social
An excellent adventure!
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Sin Bin Island — Through the Bookshelf
When Jack Winston Claremont Digby- Digs to his friends- finds himself with the family solicitor after the death of his mum, stepfather and sister, he has no idea how strange things are about to become...
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about 1 month ago
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Today's review...'Astrologica' by Suki Ferguson, illustrated by Camelia Pham This is one of those books you can lose yourself in for hours!
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Astrologica — Through the Bookshelf
Offering an encyclopaedia of myths and legends about the planets and stars, ‘Astrologica’ is a fascinating read. Lavishly illustrated, it is perfect for introducing young readers to stories of the ski...
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about 1 month ago
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Marvellous visit to the Dickens House Museum in Braodstairs today- really knowledgeable and helpful guides. Ate far too much at the Charles Dickens Restaurant- lovely staff, delicious food!
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Today's review...'Build Your Own Solar System' by Lauren Fairgrieve, illustrated by Anja Susanj
@nosycrow.bsky.social
A brilliant combination of learning, making and fun!
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University of Cambridge: Build Your Own Solar System — Through the Bookshelf
Beautifully presented and packed with information, ‘Build Your Own Solar System’ is another ingenious book from Nosy Crow which engages children through both reading and activity. Starting with a se...
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about 1 month ago
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It's been a three castle day today thanks to
@englishheritage.bsky.social
- Dover, Walmer and Deal. Really helpful and interesting volunteers at each- a brilliant day!
about 1 month ago
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Today's review...'The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good' by Kirsty Applebaum
@nosycrow.bsky.social
An absolutely brilliant read!
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The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good — Through the Bookshelf
Fran is not looking forward to spending a week with her aunt and uncle, largely because of her rude and unfriendly cousin, Imogen. However, when she arrives, Fran finds that Imogen is missing…and no o...
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about 1 month ago
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Lovely time wandering round Canterbury today. Visited the Cathedral (of course!), St Martin's Church and St Augustine's Abbey amongst other things! Also had a lovely time looking at the Oliver Postgate and Rupert Bear exhibits in the Beaney Museum.
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Today's review...'Huxley and Flapjack: Wild West Escape' Alan MacDonald, illustrated by Francesca Gambatesa
@littletigeruk.bsky.social
Another fun-filled adventure!
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Huxley and Flapjack: Wild West Escape — Through the Bookshelf
Huxley, the impulsive koala, and Flapjack, the timid penguin, are back in a new adventure! Spotting an advert in the paper, Huxley decides that becoming a cowhand is the perfect way to earn some money...
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about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
What a lovely thing to find when I creep onto the socials! Thank you Sue.
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Today's review...'Murder at Christmas'
@fleurhitchcock.bsky.social
@nosycrow.bsky.social
Out in October, this is another brilliant mystery from Fleur!
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Murder at Christmas — Through the Bookshelf
Grace is delighted when she arrives in Bath to spend Christmas with her mum and younger brother, Billy. Although her dad won’t be with them, they will be staying at the hotel owned by their mum’s twin...
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about 1 month ago
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Today's review...'The Fantastical Safari' Kristjana S Williams, written by Lucy Brownridge So beautiful!
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The Fantastical Safari — Through the Bookshelf
‘The Fantastical Safari’ is a stunning book which takes readers on an incredible journey to five of the most remote habitats in the world. The illustrations are stunning, making this a book to treasur...
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about 2 months ago
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