New books we love: November 2019
Here are the books we reviewed and loved this month. Happy reading!
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A Sea of Stories
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A Sea of Stories
Roo loves staying with her grandfather in his cottage by the sea and enjoys listening to his wonderful stories. A touching tale ab…
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Africa, Amazing Africa: Country by Country
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Africa, Amazing Africa: Country by Country
A perfect book for young children interested in their cultural heritage or for those with a passion for travel and geography, this…
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Be More Bernard
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Be More Bernard
Bernard has decided that he's not going to be like all the other bunnies any more. His dreams are altogether more... disco! T…
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Beyond Platform 13
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Beyond Platform 13
This thrilling adventure is a sequel to Eva Ibbotson's The Secret of Platform 13, but the reading experience will not be…
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Binky's Time to Fly
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Binky's Time to Fly
When Binky the butterfly emerges from his cocoon, he discovers his wings aren't the same as those of his friends - will he be able…
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Cats React to Science Facts
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Cats React to Science Facts
Izzi Howell's genius book combines genuinely astonishing scientific facts with hilarious and cute cat pictures: a perfect book for…
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Claire: Justice Ninja
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Claire: Justice Ninja
This fun graphic novel has 12 relatable short stories for young readers to enjoy, with a young hero who intends to right the …
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Freddie’s Amazing Bakery: The Great Raspberry Mix-Up
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Freddie’s Amazing Bakery: The Great Raspberry Mix-Up
An illustrated first chapter book, featuring a baking competition that seems strangely familiar but has one particularly desperate…
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Frostheart
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Frostheart
This inventive story is helped along by vivid illustrations that conjure up a world populated by yetis and monsters that live unde…
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Handa's Noisy Night
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Handa's Noisy Night
This is a lovely addition to the classic Handa stories, which are beloved by so many. In this, Handa is allowed spend the ni…
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Harriet Versus the Galaxy
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Harriet Versus the Galaxy
When Harriet is hunting for her hearing aid under the bed, the last thing she expects to find is an alien. Soon, she is working al…
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Here Comes Lolo
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Here Comes Lolo
Set in South Africa, this charming collection of four short stories about the everyday adventures of a young girl has broad appeal…
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High Five to the Hero
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High Five to the Hero
What if heroes weren't always the strong and silent type? Vita Murrow brings the stars from some of our favourite stories into the…
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Hilda and the Mountain King
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Hilda and the Mountain King
Hilda is turned into a troll child and must venture into the Hall of the Mountain King on a quest to become human again in the six…
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How the Stars Came to Be
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How the Stars Came to Be
This enchanting contemporary folk tale about how the stars were made is exquisitely illustrated, beautifully combining colour, sha…
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It’s a No-Money Day
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It’s a No-Money Day
This moving picture book about a family’s visit to the food bank is a sensitive exploration of how it may feel to live below the p…
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Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention
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Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention
Izzy Gizmo and her companion Fixer have been invited to compete for the Genius Guild Badge... but the other competitors have used …
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Kevin's Great Escape
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Kevin's Great Escape
The second brilliant adventure featuring the exploits of Kevin the flying pony - this time, pop star Misty Twiglet wants to buy hi…
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Mr Gumpy's Rhino
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Mr Gumpy's Rhino
Mr Gumpy is off on an another adventure, rescuing a rhino who has lost its parents. A gentle conversation starter about conservati…
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Nibbles: The Monster Hunt
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Nibbles: The Monster Hunt
A boy sits contentedly reading books when Nibbles the monster whizzes in and causes havoc by munching his way through the boy’s be…
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On Sleepy Hill
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On Sleepy Hill
The animals of Sleepy Hill are saying goodnight, because it's time for bed! A beautiful, soothing story perfect for snuggling up w…
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Plastic Sucks! You Can Make a Difference
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Plastic Sucks! You Can Make a Difference
Plastic is one of the problems of our age, but what can we do about reducing how much we use? There’s a great mix here, from …
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Pumpkin Heads
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Pumpkin Heads
A story of friendship and romance told in a funny and inclusive graphic novel that celebrates the joy and diversity of Halloween t…
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Queer Heroes
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Queer Heroes
This wonderful celebration of a wide range of LGBTQ+ heroes - both famous and less well-known - is a beautiful book and highlights…
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Skeleton Keys: The Unimaginary Friend
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Skeleton Keys: The Unimaginary Friend
Full of mystery and adventure, Skeleton Keys will stretch vocabularies and imaginations. Children will love the outlandi…
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The Boy in the Black Suit
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The Boy in the Black Suit
When Matt’s mum tragically dies from cancer, it feels like all the joy is sucked out of his life. Then he meets a girl called Love…
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The Cloud Horse Chronicles: Guardians of Magic
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The Cloud Horse Chronicles: Guardians of Magic
The first in a wildly imaginative fantasy series, in which three brave youngsters join forces against those trying to destroy anci…
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The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone
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The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone
A wild quest sends Bronte through a magical, whimsical world. Slowly, she discovers how high the stakes are. This book really…
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The Golden Cage
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The Golden Cage
A spoilt princess sends her servants far and wide to bring her the most beautiful, impossible birds - but what will happen when sh…
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The Misadventures of Frederick
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The Misadventures of Frederick
Emily is playing in the forest when she sees a boy watching her from a grand house. She invites him to play, but his mother refuse…
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The Secret of the Tattered Shoes
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The Secret of the Tattered Shoes
Jackie Morris' retelling of the classic fairy tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses is accompanied by Ehsan Abdollahi's tra…
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The Star Outside My Window
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The Star Outside My Window
A heartbreaking but sensitively-told story of domestic abuse, loss and friendship from the author behind The Boy at the Back of th…
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The Time of Green Magic
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The Time of Green Magic
Moving house is the last thing Abi needs. She has enough stress with her two annoying stepbrothers. What's more, odd things start …
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The Train to Impossible Places: The Great Brain Robbery
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The Train to Impossible Places: The Great Brain Robbery
The second in a series of fun fantasy adventures, set in a troll world where the scientific rules that govern our universe do not …
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The Tzar’s Curious Runaways
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The Tzar’s Curious Runaways
This is a magical tale that immediately scoops up the unsuspecting reader to propel them on a breath-catching journey across snow-…
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What is the Moon?
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What is the Moon?
Budding astronauts can find out all about the moon in this interactive, lift-the-flap board book. The book is simple and playful f…
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