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Make sure you tune in to our Facebook page at 2pm on Monday 8 June for a fabulous reading from our guest author !

We still have our fantastic programme every day at 2pm until 9 June so keep checking in!

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2020-06-04

is coming on 9th June and we've a special edition of Library Adventures From Home. Find out about 's free family pack, the booklist and lots more!
Read and subscribe: https://t.co/DomHxRDeiu

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2020-06-03

Want to know more about some of the authors on our list, check out the British Library's website -Here's Race to the Frozen North by ://www.bl.uk/collection-items/race-to-the-frozen-north-the-matthew-henson-story

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2020-06-02

Illustrations in picture books are great empathy tools. Everyday in the countdown to is launching a new illustration on the theme of Today’s illustrator is the wonderful Sarah Horne. For more, check out
https://t.co/Acv1P48hXc

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2020-06-01

A moving and ambitious story set during the expulsion of Jews from Spain. Here's a list of other empathy boosting eAudiobooks for children: https://t.co/zQaEAHPqVj

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2020-05-31

Walk a mile in my shoes👡👞This stunning illustration has been generously produced by Helen Bates for the 2020 Illustrators Gallery. It also features on the front cover of the family activities pack produced by to promote

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2020-05-28

Wow so our Gallery is well and truly open and here is the lovely illustration from


https://t.co/rHndsasY8P

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2020-05-26

10 day picture book challenge. Each day I will share one I love with a 3 word summary, and nominate someone to join in with the challenge too. I was nominated by
Day 2. Journey. Welcoming. Home.
I nominate today (if you’d like to!)

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2020-05-06

NEW on Oh No Bobo! By

A first look at consent & personal space presented against a glorious jungle setting, with characters aplenty. V important subject matter executed with charm.


- https://t.co/bhvBqgozTb

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2020-04-23

A graphic novel tackling race and privilege with wonderful characters that you really root for as they stand up for what they believe in and find a way through the challenges of school transition https://t.co/4PkpieL8K0

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2020-01-24

The Steves is hilarious but has some very profound truths about the impact of unkind words to impart a lovely picture book in our collection
https://t.co/48Q8Tr99oN

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2020-01-23

Race to the Frozen North , , is an arresting novel - how it feels to be hidden from history because of the colour of your skin? We love this book! https://t.co/48Q8Tr99oN

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2020-01-22

Courage and empathy in this powerful adventure story Flight on our primary list https://t.co/48Q8Tr99oN ,

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2020-01-22

The books on this year's secondary list "allow readers to feel and understand other perspectives and emotions. All are immensely readable and enjoyable stories in their own right" says Judge in this fab blog https://t.co/YtH2JLPWjH

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2020-01-21

Two fantastic librarians joining the judging panel to select our 2020 book collection - thank you

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2019-07-10

It's Here are my picks for little ones. All are beautiful books with brilliant messages.

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2019-06-12

Just some of the many books we publish where children can identify with book characters & their feelings which helps expand their real life empathy skills. Happy day 11 June!

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2019-06-11

When you you make the world a better place! Celebrate with these books!
THE PRINCESS AND THE CAFE ON THE MOAT https://t.co/aIUR0Ac46a
THE SECRETS OF NINJA SCHOOL https://t.co/SXteHLYeUn
MINE. YOURS. https://t.co/G2Z0ulznv8

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2019-06-12

"I think I'll name you Bony," whispers little Marianne. "And now that we are friends, I'll be the best one that I can". In honour of - a peek at my and 's new book, out in Sept by

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2019-06-11