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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · 1d

A new book from the ever-readable and hugely enjoyable
@helenpeters.bsky.social published by the lovely @nosycrow.bsky.social

Anna at War by Helen Peters

I read Anna at War on Sunday afternoon and evening almost without pause. I started it so I could write this review but I continued with it because I could do nothing else. The plot drives along tak…

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · 1d

Just out @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social is a new edition of a @brianwildsmithart.bsky.social classic that's stood the test of time. It's all about the strong, vibrant colours and dynamic actions of the players in the traditional song. It might also remind you of the lyrics as the numbers get higher!

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · 2d

From @barringtonstoke.bsky.social comes another great non-fiction title by @catwrote.bsky.social and #KatieHickey. This is the (somewhat sanitised) story of Josephine Baker and it's compelling, taking her from poverty in the US to stardom in Paris, through high-life, conflict and disillusionment.

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · 2d

Following on from Teatime Around the World, here are some soups for you courtesy of #DenyseWaissbluth #ChelseaOByrne and @greystonebooks.bsky.social. Bright, vibrant, interesting, full of facts and appealing, this straddles categories. Just a word of warning: the spelling is American.

seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · 29d

What a fun series this is! The Weather Tots don't just learn about the weather at school. Guided by Professor Cloud, they also learn how to work well together. #NiaGould's cute illustrations complement @crowehoho.bsky.social's engaging stories beautifully @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · 29d

Lots and lots of cats from @nosycrow.bsky.social in this counting book. They get everywhere so young readers will need to be sure to peek behind all the flaps. Lovely! @jonathanemmett.com #RobHodgson

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · 29d

I love #EkaterinaTrukhan's illustrations in this beautiful little picture book. It's an ode to autumn and is filled with seasonal blocks of colour and dynamic characters as a small girl revels in the joys of autumn, outdoors and in @nosycrow.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · 29d

This book won me over because it has a cat on the cover! It will win over little children with its sounds and flaps and the mirror at the end. Parents will be be delighted to know that the noises can be turned off! Another bright, engaging, solid book from @nosycrow.bsky.social #PuiLee

seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · Aug 29

Junie and Ruby bicker all the time, poking and chasing and shouting. Their Mummy is always showing them how to behave but they just carry on squabbling. The one day the Mummy Monster appears and is even worse than the sisters. How can they tame her? #RochelleFalconer @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · Aug 29

Albert is a VERY grumpy bear. There aren't many things he likes (not picnics or fishing and DEFINITELY not ukeleles) but he does love a bubble bath. But so does everyone else in the forest. How is going to keep it to himself? #MarkMcKinley @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · Aug 29

Is perfection really ... well, perfect? Pedro thinks so. Everything in his life is perfect but he doesn't have a perfect friend until he meets Poppy. But as they practise for the talent show things become...not perfect. #EllaOkstad @simonphilipauthor.bsky.social
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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · Aug 29

This is a fun little series about dressing up with specific accessories. Anwar and Seren find lots of different jobs they can do with them. On Monday Anwar is a postman while on Thursday Seren is a ski instructor. Full of brightly-coloured fun #FernandoMartin @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · Aug 29

Harry is a wriggly, curious otter. One day he's distracted by a heron standing all by himself and dances off to meet him. Ray the heron is very happy and the two have fun together until the other otters interfere... #WendyMeddour @magillustration.bsky.social @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · Aug 29

Frank is happy being a caterpillar. He likes munching on leaves, looking at the view and being with his friends who all long to be gorgeous butterflies. Time moves on, chrysalises are formed and finally butterflies emerge. Who will be the happiest? #AlexLatimer @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · May 10

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is not the most brilliant student at the Training School for Vikings and Dragons but somehow he gets embroiled in tremendous adventures along with his friends @cressidacowell.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social @hachetteuk.bsky.social

seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · May 10

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A third book from @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social @barringtonstoke.bsky.social

Angel of Grasmere by Tom Palmer

I’ve always liked Tom Palmer’s books, even when they were about football, a subject which interests me not at all. But it was when he started producing books set during and around the F…

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · May 10

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Another book from the wonderful @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social @barringtonstoke.bsky.social

Resist by Tom Palmer

Tom took as his inspiration for this book the life of Audrey Hepburn. He is at pains to point out that it is not a biography. Audrey Hepburn rarely spoke about her experiences in the Nazi-occupied …

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · May 10

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Continuing my reposts of reviews of books set during the Second World War @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social @barringtonstoke.bsky.social

Arctic Star by Tom Palmer

Six years ago I sailed to Murmansk and Arkhangelsk. I had chosen to be there and paid for the privilege. It was midsummer and I was on a small cruise ship. I had sailed the Norwegian Sea, the Arcti…

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · May 8

This is my third choice for VE Day @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @ewein2412.bsky.social
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Elizabeth Wein

I only meant, last night, to read the first few pages of The Enigma Game to get a feel for it but I ended up reading all the way through the night, unable to stop. The publisher gave me access to a…

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · May 8

Continuing my Second World War reviews. This is one of three books by #DoritaFairlieBruce written, published and ser during the war. The others are Toby at Tibbs Cross and Dimsie Carries On @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
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My Lockdown Books: Twelve

The time has come, as you surely knew it would, for me to share this one from my collection. There’s nothing random about Nancy Calls the Tune by Dorita Fairlie Bruce. It’s one of my …

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · May 8

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My Lockdown Books: Thirty Five

My favourite of the late Mal Peet’s superlative novels without any shadow of a doubt is Tamar. The review below has appeared elsewhere but I stand by it and encourage you to read the book. T…

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · Apr 29

Another excellent novel from @lindanewbery.bsky.social @lindseyfraser.bsky.social
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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · Apr 23

Here's the sequel to I Am Wolf @alastairc.com's clever, twisty, dystopian story. Brann is back trying to find the life and crew she once knew. Can Raven's crew rise again? Special shout-out to @jensine.bsky.social for a wonderful map and #KaritasGunnarsdottir's illustrations @nosycrow.bsky.social

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · Apr 23

Another delightful book from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social about perceptions and friendship. Hayley gets angry when her cat runs off to play the garden of a strange old lady. But then she gets to know her and realises that they're not that different @lesleyparr.bsky.social #RichardJohnson

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · Apr 23

This is an imagining of the early life of Grace Darling, daughter of a lighthouse keeper who famously helped to rescue survivors of the Forfarshire wreck. Written by @hilarymckay.bsky.social, illustrated by @keithrobinson.bsky.social it's powerful and personal. Another keeper from @BarringtonStoke

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