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A little history of reading: How the first books came to be 03/12/2019
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Take five to listen to Cerrie Burnell read you her picture book, Fairy Magic 25/11/2019
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Polly Dunbar's illustrations are gorgeous and her palette stylish - from the endearing Ben's rosy cheeks to the magnificent turquoise lion who eats him up.
Everyone knows that lions are fierce, but this lion is dressed smartly and skips down the street. When he visits a little girl and boy for lunch, he eats all his greens. But the children are still worried... A modern fable that's sure to become a real favourite.
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