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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+.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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