New books we love: January 2020
Here are the books we reviewed and loved this month. Happy reading!
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A Girl, A Raccoon and the Midnight Moon
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A Girl, A Raccoon and the Midnight Moon
When the statue at her beloved library is vandalised, Pearl is determined to find the culprit - but she'll discover a lot more alo…
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A Throne of Swans
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A Throne of Swans
If you love Melinda Salisbury’s royal politics and treacherous courts, you’ll love this brilliant Game of Thrones-esque fanta…
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Alien Superstar
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Alien Superstar
What better place for an alien to go unnoticed than the backlot of Universal Studios? Full of humour and with an appealing pl…
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Argh! There’s a Skeleton Inside You!
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Argh! There’s a Skeleton Inside You!
Quog and Oort are off to Kevin’s birthday party but – oh no! – their spaceship is broken. This beautifully crafted …
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Cornelia and the Jungle Machine
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Cornelia and the Jungle Machine
Cornelia has moved into a big, gothic and creaky new house with her parents, and she’s not happy about it. Full of utterly amazing…
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Dave and the Tooth Fairy
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Dave and the Tooth Fairy
Dave is thrilled when he finally gets his first wobbly tooth although, despite much wiggling and waggling, it seems reluctant to c…
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Don’t Tickle the Hippo!
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Don’t Tickle the Hippo!
A hilarious touch-and-feel noisy book to excite the interest of very young children. The final double-page spread will have everyo…
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Earth Shattering Events: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Cyclones...
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Earth Shattering Events: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Cyclones...
In any given year, there may be hundreds of large-scale geological or meteorological disasters on earth – and they’re becoming mor…
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Goodbye House, Hello House
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Goodbye House, Hello House
A girl is saying goodbye to everything she’ll miss when she moves house. Happily, there will be plenty of new rooms to say hello t…
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Greta and the Giants
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Greta and the Giants
This story, inspired by the life of Greta Thunberg, is for very young children. Suitably for the age group, it's a tale of hope, p…
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Grown-Ups Never Do That
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Grown-Ups Never Do That
Determined to document adults misbehaving, a gang of kids spy on the grown-ups as they go about their days, breaking all the rules…
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I Like To Put Food in My Welly
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I Like To Put Food in My Welly
Children will adore this brilliantly surreal book of poems, which get sillier for the longer you read them. Korsner’s word pl…
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In the Key of Code
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In the Key of Code
Emmy is in a new city and new school and has just discovered computer coding. But why are people in class keeping secrets? Th…
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Katherine Johnson: A Life Story
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Katherine Johnson: A Life Story
An accessible, compelling and inspiring biography of Katherine Johnson: a brilliant, black, female mathematician who helped make N…
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Look Both Ways
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Look Both Ways
Ten short stories about that strange time when school finishes and children of a certain age (usually around ten years old) get to…
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McTavish on the Move
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McTavish on the Move
McTavish is the beloved dog of the Peachey family and this is their fourth exciting adventure. Here, the Peachey family are moving…
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Nothing Ever Happens Here
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Nothing Ever Happens Here
Nothing ever happens in Littlehaven... at least, that is, until Izzy's Dad comes out as trans. A gentle, timely and warm story abo…
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Sadiq and the Pet Problem
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Sadiq and the Pet Problem
Sadiq is excited about getting a pet for the classroom, but which one should the class choose? Sadiq is a relatable little bo…
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Scoop McLaren: Detective Editor
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Scoop McLaren: Detective Editor
Who’s publishing bad news before it happens? Scoop McLaren is determined to find out, before the town of Higgity Harbour is destro…
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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
Sofia Valdez isn’t just a do-gooder: she’s a do-better, visiting people in her community who can’t get out much, or just stopping …
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Sophie Takes to the Sky
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Sophie Takes to the Sky
Sophie is scared of everything. Can she overcome her fears to attend the crowded, noisy fair to see the hot-air balloon? This char…
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The Boy Who Loved Everyone
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The Boy Who Loved Everyone
Dimitri is new at nursery, and no matter how many people (and trees) he says 'I love you' to, no one says it back. Dimitri starts …
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The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
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The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
Against the backdrop of a stunning South Asian landscape, three youngsters are on the run from the King’s guards – on an elephant!…
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The Gobbledegook Book: A Joy Cowley Anthology
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The Gobbledegook Book: A Joy Cowley Anthology
Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand’s most popular children’s writers and this delightful volume is a perfect introduction to her poe…
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The Land of Roar
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The Land of Roar
Is the Land of Roar real or imaginary? You’ll have to make up your own mind in this exciting and tense coming-of-age adventure tha…
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The Lost Homework
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The Lost Homework
Sonny lives on a Traveller community site with his family and he’s super excited about a family wedding. This smart, charming…
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The Pearl in the Ice
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The Pearl in the Ice
Marina can’t bear being sent to boarding school, so she stows away on her father’s ship instead. But her father has dangerous secr…
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Time to Eat
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Time to Eat
Toddlers with ponytails and toddlers with braids enjoy all sorts of delicious snacks and meals in Time to Eat. In additi…
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Unbelievable Football: The Most Incredible True Football ...
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Unbelievable Football: The Most Incredible True Football ...
This collection of true football stories demonstrates that sport can unite, inspire and amaze in equal measure. Readers can e…
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Under the Great Plum Tree
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Under the Great Plum Tree
Set in the jungles of India, this is a marvellous retelling of a traditional tale from the Panchatantra, an ancient collection of …
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Up and Down Mum
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Up and Down Mum
Everyone has good days and bad days, but in some cases, it is far more extreme. This powerful and moving portrayal of a paren…
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What is Masculinity? Why Does it Matter? And Other Big Qu...
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What is Masculinity? Why Does it Matter? And Other Big Qu...
This timely and excellent book explores what it means to be a man in today’s society. It poses thought-provoking questions to…
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