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Walker: the mystery of the missing millions by Shoo Rayner

Walker: the mystery of the missing millions by Shoo Rayner Synopsis Ten-year-old Walker isn't allowed a dog of his own, so he walks other peoples. But when he finds he can understand them, he gets drawn into mysteries that only the dogs can solve. When crooked billionaire, Arlington …

The Dragon and Her Boy by Penny Chrimes

The Dragon and Her Boy by Penny Chrimes Synopsis When Stick discovers there is a dragon living underneath the streets of London, he finds himself unintentionally drawn into an epic adventure and a quest -- but how can he find a place for a dragon to live in London when dragons aren't…

Jasper & Scruff Take a Bow by Nicola Colton

Jasper & Scruff Take a Bow by Nicola Colton Synopsis Smart Kitty. Mucky Pup. Here comes trouble... When Jasper and Scruff hear about the Reach Fur the Stars talent show they know it’s their big chance to shine. But while Scruff hopes his magic act will dazzle the judges, Jasper wan…

How Do You make a Rainbow? by Caroline Crow and Cally Johnson-Isaacs

How Do You make a Rainbow? by Caroline Crow and Cally Johnson-Issacs Cover illustration Synopsis A colourful celebration of love, friendship and community. Stuck inside on a grey, rainy day, a little girl asks her Grandad how to pain a rainbow on the sky. Grandad tells her rainbows aren&…

The Girl who Speaks Bear by Sophie Anderson

The Girl who Speaks Bear by Sophie Anderson, illustrated by Kathryn Honesta Synopsis They call me Yanka the Bear. Not because of where I was found - only a few people know about that. They call me Yanka the Bear because I am so big and strong. Found abandoned in a bear cave as a baby, Yan…

Love our Earth by Jane Cabrera

Love our Earth by Jane Cabrera Cover photo  Synopsis Meet planet Earth and come on a colourful adventure across mountains, rivers, jungles and oceans. Spot and count the friendly animals along the way. And say hello to the smiling flowers, trees and hills. Review This book is an enchanti…

Beyond the Setting Sun by Sarah J Dodd & Cee Biscoe

Beyond the Setting Sun by Sarah J Dodd and Cee Biscoe Story A small elephant named Ekundayo suffers the loss of his mother. He is guided through his grief by the family around him, and learns his mother’s love is present everywhere is his life.  Review We all know that elephants are comp…

When we went Wild by Isabelle Tree

When we went Wild by Isabelle Tree, Illustrated by Allira Tee Cover illustration  Synopsis Nancy and Jake are farmers. They raise their cows and pigs, and grow their crops. They use a lot of big machines to help them, and spray a lot of chemicals to get rid of the weeds and the pests. Th…

News Hounds: The Puppy Problem by Laura James, illustrated by Charlie Alder

New Hounds: The Puppy Problem by Laura James Cover illustration  Synopsis Gizmo is a city dog, so when he moves to the village of Puddle with his journalist human he doesn't know WHAT to expect. Certainly not FLOWERS. Or BEES. And he couldn't have even imagined MUD. Luckily he…

Dream big, Little Mole by Tom Percival

Dream big, Little Mole by Tom Percival. Illustrated by Christine Pam Cover illustration  ‘She’d made people sad and that wasn’t her goal’ I read this book with my daughter and she really enjoyed it. The first read through we were interested in all the British wildlife characters. Mole, h…