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Children’s book review: Aaaarrgghh Spider! by Lydia Monks

Aaaarrgghh Spider! book blurb Spider wants to be a family pet. But the family whose house she lives in are terrified of her! Whenever she tries to show them what a great pet she would make, they just scream, …AAAARRGGHH, SPIDER!… A delightfully funny story all about fitting in, tolerance and making friends from bestselling […]

The Fashion Fix, by Lexi Rees and Eveyjoan

The Fashion Fix is a non fiction fact and activity book aimed at helping pre-teens (8-12) to make conscientious and eco friendly choices about their wardrobe. Anya is a complete fashionista and has very strong opinions on her own style. I shared this book with her so that she could give consideration to her fashion […]

Children’s book review: Bodies, Brains & Bogies, by Paul Ian Cross

Bodies, Brains & Bogies is a non fiction book aimed at children aged 8+. It is full of facts and diagrams delivered with a comedic tone. I loved the chatty style of writing that gives plenty of information but in an easy to digest way. As well as enjoying it myself, I gave this to […]

Children’s book: What Makes A Lemur Listen?

What Makes A Lemur Listen? is a children’s picture book written by Samuel Langley-Swain and illustrated by Helena Panayi. Young lemur Maki is not keen on listening to his mum. Sound familiar?! With 3 children of my own, I saw our family in this straight away! The problem of wanting to be grown up but […]