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BookTrust Christmas Appeal: “Now, whenever my daughter sees the book on the shelf, she wants it” 05/12/2023
While using her local food bank, the Arc Centre in Islington, Maria* received a book pa...
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The importance of exploring grief in children's books 05/12/2023
Author Natasha Hastings explains why she believes it's important to explore difficult t...
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