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    Making a difference

    The Music Inside Us: Yo-Yo Ma and His Gifts to the World by James Howe, illustrated by Jack Wong (Harry N. Abrams, 48 pages, grades 1-5). Growing up in Paris and New York City, Yo-Yo Ma showed his musical gifts early, playing cello from the age of 4, performing for President John Kennedy at 7...
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    Productive poops and undersea whoops

    Worm Makes a Sandwich by Brianne Farley (G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 32 pages, ages 4-8). When a worm offers to make the reader a sandwich, it acknowledges that it seems like an impossible task. But give Worm some garbage, and it will eat and poop, and so will some of its friends, like snails, slugs...
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    Two books for LGBTQ+ collections

    Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day by Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett (Candlewick, 384 pages, grades 8 and up). The title gives a pretty good idea of what this book is: a graphic novel of trans history, starting in ancient times and going to the present, with...
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    Mysterious creatures of the deep

    In the World of Whales by Michelle Cusolito, illustrated by Jessica Lanan (Neal Porter Books, 52 pages, grades K-4). When a small boat with people in search of sperm whales spots a clan, a free diver (diving without an oxygen tank) goes into the water to investigate. He soon discovers a newborn...
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    Science acclaim, a mouse’s name, and the G.O.A.T. of the game

    Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas by Michelle Cusolito, illustrated by Ellen Rooney (Charlesbridge, 32 pages, grades 1-5). Maude Delap never left home or went to school, but she became a scientist by studying the ocean life around her home on Valencia Island, Ireland...
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    Animals tell their stories

    The Camel Library: A True Story from Pakistan by Marzieh Abbas, illustrated by Anain Shaikh (Feiwel and Friends, 32 pages, grades K-3). Rashad the Camel narrates his story, beginning with his early days helping his human Murad work hard to support his family of ten. Their days are long and...
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    Science and nature

    Sunflower Seeds by Ellen Heck (Levine Querido, 48 pages, ages 4-8). A boy tells of his adventures growing sunflowers, starting when his kindergarten teacher reads a book about them near the end of the year. Each student gets three seeds: one for the birds, one for the rain, and one to grow. On...
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    Higher Ground written and illustrated by Tull Suwannakit – a diary of resilience and hope

    Seven years in creation this beautiful illustrated book by award winning author and illustrator Tull Suwannakit is a coming of age story of resilience and hope. Told in a blend of graphic novel, picture book, and diary entries Higher Ground has a profoundly personal feel to it and although it...
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    Zeki Goes to the Market – words by Anna McQuinn Pictures by Ruth Hearson

    Regular readers of this blog will already be aware that I rate the Zeki series highly. More importantly, my 2 year old grandson adores these stories of a little boy and his daily life. Published by Alanna Max these books are full of joy and family love but also the small details that have big...
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    Reading Matters – children’s book news

    Welcome to my final round up of children’s book news for this academic year. What a lot of awards news there has been! I’ve tried to include as many of the winners and shortlists as possible to help you choose your summer reading or new books for the next school year. There are some book related...
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    Margaret McDonald Wins 2025 Branford Boase Award

    Debut author Margaret McDonald added the Branford Boase to her impressive list of awards at a thoroughly enjoyable ceremony held at the Centre for Literacy for Primary Education earlier this week. McDonald and her editors Alice Swan and Ama Badu are winners of the 2025 Branford Boase Award for...
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    Summer Holiday Reading Fun for Children

    Schools across the country have now broken up for the summer holidays and if you are looking for ways to encourage children to enjoy books and stories I hope that some of the books and links I am sharing below will be helpful to you. The theme for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge is Story...
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    War Dog: The true story of Judy, hero of WWII by Tom Palmer illustrated by Carolina Rabei

    Tom Palmer’s debut picture book bears all the hallmarks of his award winning historical novels for children, balancing comprehensive research and historical facts with an empathetic and accessible text. Carolina Rabei’s atmospheric illustrations in a watercolour style convey beautifully the bond...
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    Prepare Your Child for Nursery: Lenny Goes to School by Ken Wilson-Max

    This latest addition to the Lenny series is perfect for reassuring young children, and indeed their parents, as they embark on the important transition from home to nursery school. Lenny Goes to School contains all the thoughtful elements found in the previous books; vibrant illustrations...
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    Explore the World With Children’s Books – Celebrate World Kid Lit Month

    September is World Kid Lit Month: a month for everyone of any age to explore the world through international children’s books. How do you take part? It’s simple, just read a book for young people from another country. If you use social media, share what you’ve enjoyed with the hashtag...
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    A Summer Reading Round Up – My Favourite New Books for Children

    The return of some jolly young witches and their cat, an exciting adventure on a magical island, a coming-of-age story set in Wales during the Second World War and an understanding look at teen friendships and conflict make up the pick of my summer reading selection. The Notwitches: Prison...
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    Engaging New Information Books for Children

    Finding new non fiction for younger primary aged children can sometimes be a challenge so as we start the new school year I would like to draw your attention to three new information books pitched at an audience aged approximately 5-8 years. These titles all relate to the natural world, a...
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    Raising Empathetic Kids

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    Is There A Doctor In The House?

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    My Abuela Is A Witch

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