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[[Category:New Reviews|For Sharing]]__NOTOC__{{Frontpage|author=Adam Stower|title=For sharingMurray and Bun|rating=4.5|genre=Confident Readers __NOTOC__|summary=Murray is supposed to be a humble, tidy and friendly cat, one who is able to sleep and eat and eat and sleep and, well, whatever takes his fancy next of the two. But he's a bad magician's cat, so his favourite bun has been turned into a hyperactive sticky rabbit called Bun, and the catflap they both use can chuck them out, not into the regular back garden, but into a world of frightening adventure and whiffs. This time round it drops them into a Viking land, where a troll hunter is expected – well, one much bigger than Murray was, to be honest, but he's turned up and he'll have to do…|isbn=0008561249}}{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Malcolm Fawbert1732898766|title=Tales from Thimble HallThe Adventures of Birpus and Bulbus: Book One: Mrs Stopper's BottleThe Sour Milk Dragon|author=Wynn Everett-Albanese, Michael Albanese and Indre Ta (Illustrator)
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|summary=One night Evie When we first meet Birpus and JacobBulbus they're running for their lives in the Forest of Fine Repute. Their greatest fear has come about: the Sour Milk Dragon is chasing them. He's right behind them, spewing hot, who lived sour milk from his nostrils. (Please don't try this at Thimble Hallhome: it won't end well.) Fortunately, asked their mother for a story about they were nearly at Nobby Lob-lolly - and when a bottle ladder of moss and strangely enoughvines was lowered for them, she knew a rather good one which was about a small shop not far from they escaped. They climbed up to the Tree Wee homes high up in the tangled woods where they livedwith their Grand Wees, Nester Nook and Granny Cranny.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>160860344X</amazonuk>
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Hans Christian Andersen, Naomi Lewis and Christian BirminghamB0CC9W7GLR|title=On the Beach: The Snow QueenWinter Visitor|author=Chris Green and Jenny Fionda|rating=45|genre=Confident ReadersFor Sharing|summary=Kay Kit and Gerda are dearTeal were just beginning to wonder whether it was better to be at home, dear friends. Howeverbored but warm, Kay gets splinters from the Devil's shattered magic mirror in his eye or frozen cold and heart, changing his personality for building sand sculptures on a snowy beach when a large slab of silvery ice drifted onto the worseshoreline. Shortly after, he is whisked away by On top of the Snow Queenice was a polar bear. Everyone assumes Kay must have fallen in As the ice bumped onto the sand, the river bear woke and drownedwith wobbly legs moved from the ice. Kit was all for making a run for it, but Gerda is sure her friend is still alive, Teal knew that the bear was hungry and embarks on a magical quest to bring gave him home again.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1406319708</amazonuk>}} {{newreview|author=Elizabeth Beresford|title=The Wombles at Work|rating=4.5|genre=Confident Readers|summary=Bloomsbury have re-issued one apple and then another tranche of the original Womble books, following the release of the first titles in late 2010. This brings He obviously needed to be taken home on the total to six available titles for you to have bus and given a Wombling good time withmeal and somewhere to sleep. And quite frankly, what's not to love here What else would you do? Any story featuring Elisabeth Beresford's environmentally-minded, charming characters is a delight, for young and old alike.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1408808366</amazonuk>
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Melanie Watt1913839656|title=Scaredy Squirrel at NightLet's Celebrate Being Different|author=Lainey Dee
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|summary=What happens when Todd was excited about spending the wind blows off your weekend with his grandmother, not least because she made the best beetle juice. He packed two pairs of dungarees and his favourite hat, and you chase it along then gathered together his button collection to show his grandmother. She had promised to take him to the Friday Night Club at the beach? local community centre and Todd was pleased about this as he wanted to make new friends. This sweetAt home, short little book has his only one word (friend was his mum and he wondered why that could be. Grandma thought that comes on the very last page), but it still manages to tell an imaginative story!|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1877467553</amazonuk>might be because he looked different.
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Matthew McElligott1529504775|title=Even Monsters Need HaircutsThe Toy Bus (The Repair Shop Stories)|author=Amy Sparkes and Katie Hickey
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|summary=The title of this picture book is really intriguingElsie and her little brother David loved to go to the park and watch the red buses drive past. I admit I had not previously thought much about Elsie would race the needs buses along the side of the customers in park but David couldn't - he'd been born with cerebral palsy and even just standing up was very difficult. One day Elsie spotted a story before. It's written bus in the first persontoy shop window which would help David - and was happy to use the coins from her money box to pay for it as cash was tight at home. Gradually, David learned to stand up, so we never learn use the name of bus for support, and walk behind it. Many decades later, Elsie brought the boy who is the main character. This seems unusual for children's picture booksbus, now damaged and rusted, to the only other one I can think of offhand is [[The Cat in Repair Shop, hoping that the Hat by Dr Seuss]]experts there could make it so that her grandchildren could play with it.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1408813939</amazonuk>
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Jill Barklem1529504767|title=A Year in Brambly HedgeThe Christmas Doll (The Repair Shop Stories)|author=Amy Sparkes and Katie Hickey
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|summary=It makes me feel old Susan was very young when she was evacuated from London in 1939 and nervous about how she would be greeted when she got to her final destination. She needn't have worried though as she went to see a 30 years anniversary edition the home of the Brambly Hedge storiesMr and Mrs Russell, who couldn't have been kinder to her. She even had her own room - all to herself..I remember loving them as a little girl, Gradually she relaxed and 30 years on reading them with my daughter I find that they've lost none of their charmbegan to enjoy her life. This beautiful collection takes us through a year in She'd help Mrs Russell with the baking and when it came to Christmas Eve Susan and Mr Russell put the lives of decorations on the mice of Brambly HedgeChristmas tree. There are four books, one for each season, and they are all delightfulThe best surprise happened the following morning.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0007371667</amazonuk>
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Catriona Hoy and Cassia Thomas1916459943|title=George and GhostSqueakily Baby|author=Beth Webb
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|summary=George and his friend are inseparableMuch as mothers love their babies, there's something they all dread - a squeakily baby. He's so tired but George isnhe can't sure he believes in Ghost any more. He asks Ghost - or won't - go to prove sleep: instead, he is real by weighing himself, having just lies on his photo taken blanket and showing he takes up space''wails''. The sea offers to help. But It rocks Baby gently and the scales donwaves sing ''t movehush, Ghost canhush''t be seen in the picture . Think of gentle wavelets falling onto a sandy beach and you have the water sound perfectly. The mermaids join in the bucket doesn- ''la lou, la lay...''t spill when Ghost stands in And for a moment itseems to have worked as Baby closes his eyes. Ghost can Then a seagull '''shouts''' and we know exactly what't be reals going to happen next. Or can he?|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0340988851</amazonuk>
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Helen Bailey and Kirsten Richards140639131X|title=Willow of the Woods: Litter to GlitterA Practical Present for Philippa Pheasant|author=Briony May Smith|rating=4.5
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|summary=Willow is Philippa Pheasant was ''tired'' of nearly getting squished as she tried to cross the Old Oak Road. She wrote to the mayor about the problem but didn't even get a reply. Philippa wasn't a wood sprite who lives with bird to sit back on her friends in Windybottom. Unfortunately one day, they notice tail feathers when there was a really terrible smell problem which needed solving: she saw the benefits of the lollipop lady at the school crossing and decided that is so bad that no one can concentrate in their lessons she would set up something similar herself. Her uniform and lollipop stick were both a little amateur to start with but the school concert has to be cancelledbenefits were obvious. The rank smells of rotten eggs, smelly cabbage All the animals used the crossing and pongy feet have turned the usually idyllic Windybottom into 'Stinkybottom'Hedgehog was even trained up to provide a safe path overnight. My daughter found this description very funny!|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0340989955</amazonuk>
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=David Melling1776574338|title=The Scallywags Blow Their TopLeilong's Too Long!|author=Julia Liu and Bei Lynn
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|summary=The ScallywagsEvery morning Leilong, the brontosaurus school bus, makes his way through the city, for those picking up children as he goes. Children who do not know, are a bunch live at the top of wolves who in their [[The Scallywags by David Melling|previous escapade]] had tower blocks don't even need to learn a few manners in order to get along with go downstairs – they simply climb out of the other animalswindow and slide down his neck. This time theyIt's perfect, isn're taking part in t it? What could be a play, more fun way of going to school? There is a fairy tale story along with the other animalsproblem, and the wolves are playing the part of the dragonthough. Of course, things are destined Leilong isn't happy in the city: he's always having to go badly be careful about where he puts his feet and inside the dragon costume their tempers begin – because he's longer than a tennis court – he often causes damage without intending to fray until finally, as the costume rips, the wolves are sent home in disgraceand traffic regularly gets snarled up. On The school decides that he can't be the way home they all start blaming each other until they see, quite by surprise, that waiting by their house is a little sheep..bus anymore.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0340988150</amazonuk>
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Kaye Umansky and Korky Paul1776574028|title=Dodo Doo DooBumblebee Grumblebee|author=David Elliott|rating=4.5
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|summary=WeI love a good board book! ''Bumblebee Grumblebee'' is aimed at quite a niche market: it're big fans of s for the Winnie the Witch stories in this housechild who still enjoys board books (er, so we were very interested see my first sentence) but has mastered sufficient language skills to see this new book have realise that you can ''play'' with words and make something quite different from each one. We have the same illustrator, [[:Category:Korky Paul|Korky Paul]]elephant who dons a tutu - and becomes a ''balletphant''. HeThe buffalo who has had a bath (complete with yellow duck) and then dries off with a hair drier becomes a ''fluffalo's teamed up here with [[:Category:Kaye Umansky|Kaye Umansky]], '. The rhinoceros who drops his ice cream cone is a ''crynoceros'' (think about it!) The pelican who I already like from reading her stories for slightly older children, so we sat, eager with anticipation, to see what sort of story theysits on his potty changes into a ''d come up withsm.......|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0340950579</amazonuk>'' OK, let's not go there Some people are eating!
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Mwenye Hadithi and Adrienne Kennaway1838226834|title=Running RhinoCarried Away With the Carnival|author=Ed Boxall|rating=3.54
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|summary=Rhino runs everywhereIt was one of those memories we treasure from our childhoods: an outing with our grandparents. And as he runsThey're there to undo all the good that parents do, he leaves a wake of devastation in his path. The other animals are fed up of this rampant running and so Lion confronts him, telling him he must stopthe trips out were always so much fun. Rhino refuses and challenges anyone A young boy was going to try and stop him. Out of all the animals it is little Tickbird who takes up carnival with his challengeGrandad, with interesting results!|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0340989378</amazonuk>}}who told him:
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Georgie AdamsB09MYXSRV4|title=Otter's Coat: The Railway RabbitsReal Reason Turtle Raced Rabbit: Berry Goes to WinterlandA Cherolachian Tortoise and Hare|author=Cordellya Smith|rating=4.5
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|summary=In this storyWhen the world was made, the young rabbits are very excited when they animals were given gifts. Bear was given strength so that he could become a protector. Water Spider received a strong web that even fire could not burn. Owl had excellent sight so that he could see snow for the first timepresent ''and'' the future. They have great fun sliding Rabbit developed intelligence - but, building snow rabbits and falling overunfortunately, not the ability to use it well. He liked to trick other animals. When it is time He was also jealous which was how he came to go home though, they realise be in a race with Turtle. You might think that Berry has disappeared 's not a fair contest but wait and before long, a search party is set upsee. Things are not always as they seem. I'll tell you how it came about.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1444001574</amazonuk>
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{{newreviewFrontpage|author=Clara VulliamyRob Keeley|title=The Bear with Sticky Paws and the New BabyCarrots Don’t Grow On Trees!|rating=54
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|summary= Lily loves eating fruit and vegetables. She likes carrots, broccoli, cabbage and aubergines. When Pearl's new baby brother arrivesher friends at school turn up their noses, she resents the fact that he Lily is the baby keen to explain how good they are for you and that she is supposed how nice to be the grown-up sistereat. She tries to persuade One day, poor Lily gets tricked by Jordan, who tells her mum that she is still a baby too but carrots grow on trees. Infuriated, Lily checks with no success. It is at this time the teacher, who explains that fruits grow on trees and vegetables, like carrots, grow in the Bear with Sticky Paws arrives and they decide to play at being babiesground. The bear excels at making a mess while eating without a spoonJordan says, getting Pearl "I did try to dress him and scribbling all over tell her pictures. It is through all of these activities that Pearl comes to realise that she can do so much more than any baby and perhaps she is quite happy being that little bit more grown up after all. By the time the bear leaves, she has completely revised her opinion of her little brother Miss!" and presents him with a beautifully drawn picture that has no scribbles everyone laughs at allpoor Lily.|amazonukisbn=<amazonuk>1408300664</amazonuk>B09HHN541V
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Jan Pienkowski and David WalserB09FFJF8YS|title=In The BeginningYou Can't Wear Panties! (No More Nappies!)|author=Justine Avery and Kate Zhoidik
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|summary=Using a modified text''For the big, based on the King James biblegrownup girls out there, this book collects some of the best-loved stories from the Old Testament and they are portrayed potty masters in full pagetraining, gloriously vibrant pictures. With everything from "You Can't Wear Panties!" is a cry (the Creation through to Noah, Joseph and David big-girl kind!) of toilet triumph and Goliath this is an extensive collection of stories to share with childrenpersevering panty pride. My daughter and I love Pienkowski's funny illustrations throughout the [[Meg and Mog: Meg Goes to Bed by Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski|Meg and Mog stories]], so I was hopeful that this would be another lovely book to share with her.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1406322482</amazonuk>'}}
And so it is! This latest book from Justine Avery celebrates a little girl's final goodbye to nappies and pull-ups and graduation to "proper" pants by following her around as she proudly explains to her dog, her cat, her stuffed rabbit and her baby sibling that ''she'' can wear super-duper proper pants, while they cannot. Neither can the flowers, nor the fish, nor the birds. Boy's certainly can't. She's a big girl now and she wants everyone to know it!}} {{newreviewFrontpage|author=Bob Hartman Justine Avery and JagoNaday Meldova|title=Mr Aesop's Story ShopEverybody Toots! (Everybody Potties!)
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|summary=Bronwen and Dylan live in the poor part of 1930s LiverpoolToots, trumps, farts. Their mam takes in washing to make ends meetWhatever your word for them, and often has to leave find us a child that doesn't find them alone whilst she's pushing the big old pram full of washing to the part of the city where the well-off people liveirresistibly funny. They're under strict instructions Funny to have nothing to do with their neighbourstalk about and joke about, that is. But horribly embarrassing if you let one go at the O'Rileyswrong time. ThenIn class, on Christmas Evesay, when theyeveryone will hear it and everyone will laugh. At you. Justine Avery're alone, Bronwen s latest entry in her ''Everybody Potties!'' series takes aim at any shame associated with tooting and gently and Dylan hear a plonkcalmly, plonkwith the familiar humour attached, plonk and are sure explains that tooting is perfectly normal. Everybody does it: ''Everybody Toots''s a ghost...!|amazonukisbn=<amazonuk>1406320633</amazonuk>B09C2RVJ2W}} {{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Scott McIntyre and Laura RaineB09BG8V3Q6|title=Jake Who Needs Nappies? Not Me! (Everybody Potties!)|author= Justine Avery and Dixie: Super Magic Lightning BoySeema Amjad|rating=34.5
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|summary=Meet Jake, Super Magic Lightning Boy, ''Who Needs Nappies? Not Me!'' is the fastest kid latest release in town, the ''Everybody Potties!'' series from Justine Avery. This series of fun picture books aims to take the pain out of potty training children and his sidekick Dixie Thunder Pawsreplace it with some fun. It's a worthy aim, the meanest cat around!|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1848860609</amazonuk>as any frustrated parent will tell you. .
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Georgie AdamsB07GZ81J7C|title=The Railway Rabbits: Wisher When Fred the Snake Got Squished and the Runaway PigletMended|author=Peter Cotton
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|summary=Wisher and the Runaway Piglet is the first book in a charming series about the Railway RabbitsMeet Fred. The little family of rabbits are delightful creatures who enjoy life and exploring the big wide world. Lots of dangers lurk Well, actually, but they always seem you're going to come through unscathedbe meeting Fred-Fred for reasons which will become all too obvious very quickly. However, when they hear rumours But I'm getting ahead of myself: I'd better tell you a fierce dog chasing bit more about Fred. Fred is a runaway pig, snake and even they those of us who have a phobia about snakes are going to warm to him. He arrived as a little daunted. All except Wisher present in a box with holes so that ishe could breathe and immediately became part of the family, who feels the need to go and warn her friend Violet Vole. Along the way she is almost trapped by the buzzard and trampled over by the Red Dragonextent that they would take Fred out with them when they went out for a walk. Somehow though, she escapes major disaster and even manages to save And that was where the dayproblem started. Maybe such narrow escapes and her parents Fred didn' obvious relief on her return may lead her to be more cautious in the future but that remains to be seent have any road sense. Or brakes. Somehow, I doubt it!|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1444001566</amazonuk>
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{{newreviewFrontpage|author=Natasha Wing Justine Avery and Pablo BernasconiNaday Meldova|title=How To Raise A DinosaurEverybody Pees! (Everybody Potties!)|rating=3.54
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|summary=Every young dino fan needs guidanceCan potty training ever be joyous? It often isn't, as any parent will tell you. But really, should they choose why shouldn't it be? We all have to learn about our bodily functions just as we have a dinosaur to learn about everything else when we are small. Why shouldn't potty training be as a pet. Taking in such vital advice much fun as , say, learning about why the best chew toys (cars, usually) sun and the best way to administer a tummy rub, ''How To Raise A Dinosaur'' is a a light-hearted and silly look at moon take turns in the perils one would face if dinosaurs were around today.sky? |amazonukisbn=<amazonuk>0762433426</amazonuk>B098BJZYHH
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{{newreviewFrontpage|author=Kristina StephensonJustine Avery and Naday Meldova|title=Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Dreadful SpellNo, No, No!
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|summary=Sir Charlie Stinky Socks is on his way home from a little princess's birthday party when he realises he has left his sword behind, and he has to ride his mare back to get it. On the way he meets a stranger who offers some advice on They say the best route to get there. The stranger, though, is up to no good – he guides Charlie into obstacles, but Charlie finds his way out with the help of his power. Finally, he's back at the princess's castle, but what's up? Why has everyone turned to stone? Can Charlie save the day?|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1405248289</amazonuk>}} {{newreview|author=Jenny Nimmo and Gwen Millward|title=The Beasties|rating=4.5|genre=For Sharing|summary=A small girl called Daisy is trying to get to sleep in her new bed in her new house. As she tosses and turns, she does not see three small Beasties creep into her room and under the bed. There they spread out all sorts of treasure such as buttons, feathers, pearls and rings. These items picture books are going to be very important for what happens next in the storysimplest ones. At this point Daisy hears a noise and sits up in bed wondering what it And nothing could be. It's a growly sound but as she listens more closely she realises that it actually sounds like a story. One truer of the Beastiesthis latest from Justine Avery, Ferdinand, is telling an enchanting story all about a ring that belonged to a faraway king. Before long Daisy falls asleep wondering about the ring. During the following two nights similar things happen as she hears noises and then realise that Weevil and Floot, the other two beasties are also telling their lovely bedtime stories about sailing ships and beautiful princesses.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>140524335X</amazonuk>}} {{newreview|author=Tony Mitton and Layn Marlow|title=The Night Before Christmas|rating=3|genre=For Sharing|summary=The original poem is from the viewpoint of a father who meets Santa Claus. This version is told by one of the two children who sneak out of bed when they hear Father Christmas coming. Like the original, it's written in rhyming verse, but the words are simpler than in the original and the words and pictures are modern ones, targeted at young children in the 21st centuryBookbag favourite.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>140830922X</amazonuk>}}
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Michael Foreman194812467X|title=Jack's Fantastic VoyageThe Farm Shop|author=Devon Avery, Justine Avery and Ema Tepic
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|summary=Jack loves spending time with his sea-loving grandfather, hearing tales of his old ocean voyages, Kirelle and seeing his beautiful paintingsher best friend Sam the cat decide to go for a walk. When other kids Kirelle is dressed for all weathers in the village cast doubts about whether Grandfather really has her bright yellow wellies and Sam is perfectly turned out as ever been in his smart grey fur coat. As they walk to seathe top of the hill, Jack begins to they see things in a new lightbig barn with a sign outside. However, as heIt's drifting off to sleepa farm shop! But this is a farm shop with a difference: all the stallholders and customers are farmyard animals. There are sheep and ducks and cows, goats and chickens, Jackand even some mice. Excited, Grandfather Kirelle and Grandfather's house are all whisked away on a fantastic voyage across the seaSam go shopping.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1849392560</amazonuk>}}
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=0995647895|title=Bob Hartman Sadie and Krisztina Kallai Nagythe Sea Dogs|titleauthor=The Lion Storyteller Christmas BookMaureen Duffy and Anita Joice|rating=43.5
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|summary=Christmas is such Sadie's mother always said that she was a magical time of year especially for children. Sometimes thoughdreamer, with all the excitement of presents, decorations and parties, they can forget her mind never on what Christmas is really aboutshe should be doing. The Lion Storyteller Christmas Book is perfect for sharing wonderful tales She lives by the River Thames at Greenwich and legends from around the world that help she loves to reflect on the true meaning of Christmasspend hours at The Maritime Museum or gazing at Cutty Sark.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>074596916X</amazonuk>}}
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=John Foster1782227741|title=See You Later, EscalatorLittle Gold Ted|ratingauthor=4.5|genre=Children's Rhymes and Verse|summary=Always a sucker for a good poetry anthology here at Bookbag, we've enjoyed two previous collections from John Foster. ''See You Later, Escalator'' continues in the same vein, with poems from the likes of Tony Mitton, Michael RosenVanessa Wiercioch, Michelle Magorian Poppy Satha and Brian Patten.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0192731831</amazonuk>}} {{newreview|author=Elizabeth Beresford|title=The WomblesSasha Satha|rating=54
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|summary=A scruffyOne day, shaggy, slightly overweight, furry creature Gold Ted falls into a puddle. It's quite a deep puddle and the water is riding swirling. Poor Ted starts to spin around part and around and is sucked down a drain on the side of South Londonthe street. Finding himself down in the sewer, barely in control of his bicycleTed starts to panic. No, not ''OH HELP ME PLEASE'' he cries and alerts the political memoirs attention of Reg the incumbent Mayor sewer rat, who plucks him out of Londonthe dirty water using his cane, which might look just a bit like an old cricket bat. Better. Far betterReg is a kind soul and he dries Ted off and warms him up with a nice bowl of broth. It's Orinoco Womble and the gang are back!|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1408808374</amazonuk>
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=Kenneth Steven and Jane RayB08R7LXQ9S|title=Stories for a Fragile PlanetRemy: Traditional Tales About Caring for the EarthA book about believing in yourself|author=Mayuri Naidoo and Caroline Siegal|rating=4.5
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|summary=Stories for a Fragile Planet Remy is a wonderful anthology of feeling miserable. He's let himself down ''again''. The school bully Jayden, stories from long ago together with his sidekicks Ryan and also from the presentBrandon, have been laughing at Remy, calling him names because he is short and has small eyes. The stories come from far and wide – from China to AlaskaThey are mean but they are not stupid. They all seem are careful to involve brave characters wind up Remy when nobody can see and then push him just that care greatly about their environment and who little bit further when the other kids are prepared to do things differently whether around. So, when Remy reacts, it is looking after a blackbird's nest for days until looks as though he was the eggs hatch or caring for a young lion cub who would otherwise dieinstigator. There are ten stories in total And then he gets into trouble at school and each one is short but self contained with a very satisfying conclusion. Each one can easily be read in a single sitting and would make ideal bedtime stories for slightly older childrenthe teachers don't believe him when he tries to explain what happened.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0745961576</amazonuk>
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{{newreviewFrontpage|authorisbn=David McKee1471191303|title=Elmer and Papa Red|rating=4.5|genre=For Sharing|summary=Elmer and Papa Red is a lovely picture story book that features some very excitable elephants. It is only two days before the visit of Papa Red and all the young elephants are so excited that they can hardly contain themselves. Elmer takes them for a walk to fetch the big tree whilst the older elephants make the preparations. They have a great time especially as they see snow for the first time and that leads to a great deal of fun and frolicking. Once the tree is brought home it is decorated and surrounded by lots of presents and the young elephants hide so that they might catch a glimpse of Papa Red. He duly arrives out of the sky on a sleigh pulled by six moose. Surprisingly though, rather than the sleigh being laden it is empty until Papa Red loads it up with all the presents under the tree. The elephants have all seen him taking the presents but instead of being upset, they are excited as they know that he is taking them to those who need them most! As they fall asleep exhausted though, Elmer delivers one small gift to each elephant – especially left by Papa Red.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1849391971</amazonuk>}} {{newreviewInvisible|author=Tony Ross|title=Don't Do That!Tom Percival
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|summary=In this This is the story we meet of Isobel, a little girl called Nellie who is fortunate to have made a very pretty nosebig difference. She wins competitions and gets the best part in the Christmas play because of that nose. However, during a rehearsal, the teacher suddenly shouts out 'Don't do that!' as he notices Nellie and her fellow angels Isobel lived with their fingers sticking up their noses. Unfortunately Nellie's finger becomes stuck fast and she is sent home for her parents to remove it. It is impossible though which sets off in a chain of events where all sorts of people attempt to remove the offending finger but all in vain. They all go to extreme lengths such as tying Nellie to the back of house - a tractor or sending her up into space. Throughout all of thisvery cold house, Nellie's brother Henry keeps declaring that he knows how to get the finger out but he is always ignored. You might think that is probably a good thing when you take a look at the brilliant illustrations and notice some of the hazardous implements he is holding at various times. So can any of the sensible grown ups help Nellie or is she facing a future with a permanent finger up because her nose? But then again, Henry is very persistent...|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1842709364</amazonuk>}} {{newreview|author=Marisa Laycock|title=Santaparents couldn's Delight|rating=4|genre=For Sharing|summary=There's only one more night to go before Christmas Eve and Santa knows that his preparations are going well. The reindeer are fed and strong and the elves were just finishing wrapping all the presents. He's done the planning and was grateful for the different time zones. But Mrs Santa knew that there was something worrying her husband and gently she persuaded him t afford to talk about it. He was worried about all the people in our communities who help so much, from the doctors and nurses, rescue services and put the armed forces who are heating on duty over Christmas.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1848762682</amazonuk>}}:
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{{newreviewFrontpage|author=Anthea Simmons Nick Jones and Georgie BirkettSi Clark|title=Share!One Night in Beartown
|rating=4
|genre=For Sharing
|summary=AhMany children have an obsession and Sandy Lane, who lives in Beartown, sharing! Perhaps one of the hardest lessons to teach a toddler is how to let go of a chosen toy and share it obsessed with someone elsebears. My weekly playgroup She collects books about bears. Her favourite toy is always full of loud parental demands of 'share!' followed Berisford, a teddy bear passed down by wails her grandmother. Every night, she looks out of distress from small children being forced her bedroom window and says goodnight to part with the one thing they absolutely, positively must have..bear statue outside.until they spot something else they want! This promising-looking story deals with just such an issue, and in this case it is an older sister learning Every morning she says hello to share everythingBee Bear, from favourite blankets to tea-time food with a colourful painted bear that lives at her baby brotherschool.She even has bears on her bedroom wallpaper!|amazonukisbn=<amazonuk>1849390096</amazonuk>B08NFH7H9X}}