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Billie’s Special Stories by Sally Rippin | Early Readers | Book Review

Billie’s Special Stories by Sally Rippin – Book Review
Fun, relatable stories for young readers aged approx. 6 to 8 years
by Sharon Harrington
My little 6 year old has started learning to read this year at school and was keen to read her own chapter novel. A friend put us onto the Billie B Brown books which […]

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The Cow Tripped Over the Moon | Book Review

The Cow Tripped Over the Moon | Book Review
This is a fun and delightful book about one cow’s determination to conquer and jump over the moon.
Based on the quirky nursery rhyme we all know so well, ‘Hey Diddle Diddle’, this is a great book to read with the younger kids who will love pictures of […]

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The 13 Storey Treehouse | Andy Griffiths| Book Review

The 13 Storey Treehouse Book Review
If you’ve been wondering what all the fuss is over the 13-Storey Treehouse series, written by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, here’s the reason why – they are lots of FUN to read!
The first in the series introduces us to Andy and Terry – sound familiar? The author and illustrator […]

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Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom | Julia Donaldson | Book Review

Room on the Broom written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler
From the creators of The Gruffalo comes Room on the Broom.
“The witch had a cat and a very tall hat, and long ginger hair which she wore in a plait. How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, as they sat on their […]

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The Boy with the Lightning Feet | Sally Gardner | Book Review

The Boy with the Lightning Feet – Book Review.
If you are unfamiliar with Sally Gardner’s books, it’s worth searching them out. Her book, The Boy with Lightning Feet is about the life of young Timmy Twinkle whose life takes a dramatic turn for the better when he discovers his gift for playing football.
This book is […]

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My Brother’s Famous Bottom Takes Off! | Jeremy Strong | Book Review

 
My Brother’s Famous Bottom Takes Off! Book Review
Yes, the title does have a giggle-worthy word in it and no doubt when your child pulls this off the shelf, they are going to want to read it. Parents – don’t let the title put you off this book! If you haven’t come across author, Jeremy Strong, then […]

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Where is the Green Sheep?

Where is the Green Sheep? | Mem Fox | Review

Where is the Green Sheep? Mem Fox and Judy Horacek
Mem Fox has written many well-loved children’s books including my personal favourite Where Is The Green Sheep?
Where is the Green Sheep? has wonderful bright illustrations of happy sheep doing all sorts of interesting things like playing on seesaws, flying kites and riding on a train. Who […]

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