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cheat if the week. Phoenix by illustrated by .Stunning illustrations really add to fab Sci-Fi story.

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2016-09-22

no95. Bolivar by Sean Rubin. Brilliant graphic novel/ picturebook. Widescreen, charming, delightful characters, fantastically warm story. An absolute treasure.

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2018-03-29

Love it when a story takes you by surprise. I don’t own many picturebooks set in Great Depression era America. This is just fantastic by it tells a wonderful poignant story of a families love and struggles.

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2019-10-12

Here is No 17 in my

“Finding Narnia” by Caroline McAlister and Jessica Lanan.

A wonderful picturebook biography exploring the early life of C S Lewis and his brother, their sibling bond and the first steps in creating Narnia.

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2019-12-01

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“Lights on Cotton Rock” by .

A wonderful, emotional book about family and love and being happy with what we have. I was lucky to do an extended read of it with . Wow! The art is stunning.

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2019-12-12

So Number 2 in my is...

“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by .

A truly beautiful, life-affirming book. Every page lifts your soul. It’s a book of hope and love, we can’t really ask for more can we.

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2019-12-18

Most requested from yesterday was “Packs. Strength In Numbers” by .

This is a fantastic non-fiction text explores how by living together we not only survive but thrive. Stunning art and poetic text help us understand the importance of community. Fab.

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2020-01-30

“My Footprints” by Bao Phi and Basia Tran is a fantastic story about bullying, inclusion. It’s a story about sharing problems and opening up, it’s about how family can solve any problems and it’s about the power of imagination. Delightful.

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2020-02-01

Wow! This book is absolutely top-drawer.

“Driftwood Days” by William Miniver and the utterly brilliant Charles Vess is a beautiful delicate story of cyclical change, seasons, ecology and environment. The sublime art and poetic words make it a just breathtaking.

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2020-03-05

Thought I’d share a bit of sunshine today.

“That’s Life” by and is just an absolute joy. Funny, true and honest this book celebrates “Life” is all its messy wonder. Just fab



Please share a happy book.

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2020-05-14

Here is my Day 2 in the I did kind of nominate myself but thanks and .

“Bug in a Vacuum” by Profound, Funny emotional (5 stages of grief)

I won’t nominate unless someone wants one. (If so DM me)

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2020-05-26

Here is my Day 3 in the I did kind of nominate myself but thanks and .

“The Feather” by Margaret Wild and Hope, kindness, redemption

I won’t nominate unless someone wants one. (If so DM me)

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2020-05-28

Day 8 in the I did kind of nominate myself but thanks and .

“Instructions” By and Charles Vess. Profound, truthful, life-affirming

Definitely in my all time top 5 picturebooks ever.

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2020-06-02

I’ve shared a few great Picturebooks this week, but “One Little Bag” by is up there as one of the best books I’ve seen this year.

Beautiful illustration and sublime wordless storytelling takes us on an emotional journey through life. Lovely!#PictureBookPage

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2020-06-07

Well this is a little bit special.

“Freedom We Sing” by and is a stunning poem about the true meaning of freedom as told by a mother to her child. It is a book filled with hope and magic powered by beautiful words and astounding art.

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2020-07-04

Love it when you come across a book that totally surprises you. “Hundred, What You Learn in a Lifetime” by and did just that.

It’s poignant and profound as it takes you year by year through a life. The art makes you think a fresh.

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2020-08-13

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“The Ocean Calls” by and . An inter-generational story about the haenyeo (Korean women divers). It’s about trust, love and overcoming our fears. A great story with some mind-blowing art. (I want a Jess X. Snow mural in my school)

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2020-08-18



Lovely story about knowing we are loved.

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2020-08-23

It’s not often I’m totally blown away by a book.

“The Wanderer” by did just that.

It is an utterly stunning wordless picturebook. It’s a story full of bravery, wonder, danger and imagination. Just Wow!

Thanks (out October 1st)

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2020-08-25

I’m a a huge fan of , the way he uses his art to explain scientific concepts is brilliant.

“Your Place in the Universe” is probably his best yet, taking us literally on a tour of the universe. Just a brilliant book.

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2020-09-28