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Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening illustrated by is an *astonishing* piece of work – a beautiful, melancholy, hopeful poem with beautiful, melancholy, hopeful illustrations – so well brought to life that even the cover feels snow-cold to the touch.

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2022-12-01

A stunning edition of Robert Frost's 1922 poem, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, illustrated by Age 6+
I always say, no one does snow like PJ!

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2022-12-01

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2022-11-26


The younglings are mad into their graphic novels these days & wouldn't these be a nice treat... 1980s nostalgia updated for the 2020s!
(ages 10+)
(much like Xanthippe in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt I will emphasis the "AND UP!" bit of the age rec for the BSC)

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2022-11-26

Did someone say SNOW? No one, and I mean NO ONE does snow like
His new picturebook is magical! Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost.
The perfect snowy gift for all ages!

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2022-11-26

So many great history books out there - I'd start with Girls Who Slay Monsters - mythology and wonderful.
Also Lily Takes a Chance - novel set in the early 20th century. When the Storm Rages is also amazing (WW2)

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2022-11-26

For children who love planes AND cars and trucks you can't beat Richard Scarry.
Remember them from your own childhood?

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2022-11-26

Looking for Christmas gift ideas? Why not follow the Yellow Brick Road & discover the whole magical series by Frank L. Baum (14 titles). Audio available too or check out the pop up or graphic novel edition of the classic

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2022-11-26

If you like dogs, you’ll like this, it’s as simple as that. Written and illustrated by Emily Gravett, this is a gorgeous picture book celebrating dogs in all their shapes and sizes.

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2022-11-26

Go way back to the Stone Age with brilliant storyteller ’s two companion books. These are brilliant page turners that will transport young readers back in time 8+

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2022-11-26

One of 🇮🇪 best children's writers, , has a new book out in Feb so it’s a good time to pre-order it while you're packing your cart with these pacy beauties. 8+

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2022-11-25

Today’s is all about First up is the phenomenal animal tale by Sam Thompson & Anna Tromop. A masterpiece of writing & art. Deliciously harrowing & captivating. Perfect for thrill-seekers 10+

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2022-11-25

I LOVE picture books and by is EVERYTHING a picture book should be - warm, enchanting, a wee bit funny. And it's based on a real place that I actually know - yes there is a REAL vanishing lake!! Magic!

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2021-12-03

Some beautifully written Irish fantasy books for age 9+ - all full of wonder, mystery and adventure. With some cracking characters too!
Elsetime by
The Storm Keeper's Island by
The Eye of the North by

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2021-12-02

Is Paddy Donnelly the hardest working person in children's books? This year he's published a whopping 4 picturebooks + Hom has been nominated for a Kate Greenaway Award for illustration.
Here they are - 3 he illustrated plus he wrote+illustrated The Vanishing Lake.

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2021-12-02

UINSEANN DONN le
Béar cantalach é Uinseann Donn. Ní maith leis ceol ná damhsa. Ní maith leis rud ar bith ach dul a chodladh don gheimhreadh. Ansin bhí cuairteoir aige. Scéal spraoiúil is spéisiúil. Is aoibhinn linn é!

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2021-12-02

King Baby by Kate Benton is hilarious and perfect for kids who like funny
The story of a baby who is in charge and has a lot of demands, with strong, stylish illustrations. Age 3+ (and new parents!).

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2021-12-01

Tomorrow it's @
I can't wait to recommend some of my favourite picturebooks and baby books! This beauty is one I gift to a lot of new babies - Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury. It's adorable.👶

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2021-12-01

I've been waiting for today's theme to mention this wonderful book. So close to my heart, the original idea came from an argument overheard on
and the rest is history!
Written by the amazing
Art by Karin Littlewood

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2021-11-30

An oldie but a goodie and one of my all-time favourites by


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2021-11-29