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Jacqueline Doherty
Oct 9, 20222 min read
How to be Cooler than Cool by Sean Taylor. Illustrated by Jean Jullien
A vivid, humorous picture book which teaches us the importance of being ourselves, rather than being “cool”. Ages 4+. Review originally...
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Jacqueline Doherty
Dec 27, 20212 min read
Review: I Get Loud by David Ouimet
The sequel to one of my favourite picture books is every bit as wonderful as 'I Go Quiet'. "I see you, you see me. You are small and...
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Jacqueline Doherty
Aug 16, 20211 min read
Can You Keep a Secret? by Melissa Castrillon
Can You Keep a Secret? by Melissa Castrillon. A gorgeous tale of bravery and kindness by my favourite illustrator. Ages 4+.
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Jacqueline Doherty
Jun 16, 20212 min read
The Island by Armin Greder
A powerful and affecting picture book about refugees, xenophobia and racism. Ages 10+. "And they built a great wall all around the...
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Jacqueline Doherty
Apr 30, 20212 min read
Review: Wild by Annette Demetriou, Dawn White and Ryan Sonderegger
Two young wolves teach us that we don't have to follow the pack in this charming and important picture book. 'Wild’ is a delightful story...
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Jacqueline Doherty
Feb 24, 20212 min read
Review: The Girl and the Dinosaur by Hollie Hughes and Sarah Massini
A beautifully whimsical picture book about the power of childhood imagination and the magic of dreams. "The wishing stars burn bright...
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Jacqueline Doherty
Feb 8, 20212 min read
Review: Sweep by Louise Grieg and Julia Sarda
A truly gorgeous picture book perfect for helping young children to tackle big emotions. We have all experienced a time when a bad mood...
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Jacqueline Doherty
Feb 4, 20212 min read
Review: The Invisible by Tom Percival
An exquisite picture book which reminds us that we all belong here. Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series dealt with tricky emotions...
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Jacqueline Doherty
Dec 7, 20202 min read
Review: Dasher by Matt Tavares
A stunning Christmas tale about how a little doe got her wish. The picture book market is quite crowded and often books have to be loud...
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Jacqueline Doherty
Dec 2, 20202 min read
Review: How Winston Delivered Christmas
A Christmas Story in Twenty-Four-And-A-Half Chapters By Alex T. Smith Is there anything more exciting for a child than the anticipation...
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Jacqueline Doherty
Nov 23, 20203 min read
Review: What We'll Build by Oliver Jeffers
A celebration of the love and hope for the future. In his 2017 book 'Here We Are', picture book super star, Oliver Jeffers, wrote a...
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