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Tag: John Kelly

Stone Age, Bone Age

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020Leave a comment

With the Stone Age a firm fixture on the primary school national curriculum, it’s always useful to have some new texts up your sleeve to use along with tried and tested favourites. Today I’m going to share with you a selection of titles I’ve been sent which would fit well with a Stone Age topic … Continue reading Stone Age, Bone Age

Books about books!

February 17, 2019August 17, 2019Leave a comment

With World Book Day fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the new books about books I’ve received recently in case you’re looking for inspiration! ‘The World Book Day Monster’ by Adam & Charlotte Guillain, illustrated by Ada Grey (Egmont) I think we can all sympathise with Anna, … Continue reading Books about books!

Autumnal Delights

September 27, 2017August 16, 2019Leave a comment

Now that Autumn is officially with us, I thought I'd share some titles which sum up the very essence of the season: squirrels, sticks and hibernation! 'The Nut Stayed Shut' by Mike Henson (Templar Publishing) Rodney is a champion nut cracker, so the task of cracking three nuts should be easy, right?  Wrong!  The third … Continue reading Autumnal Delights

‘Can I Join Your Club?,’ by John Kelly and Steph Laberis.

June 11, 2017August 16, 2019Leave a comment

Duck wants to join a club but finds that he lacks the necessary qualifications. What should he do? Duck wanted to make some new friends so he took the sensible step of deciding to join a club.  Unfortunately, his inability to roar meant that he was laughed out Lion Club.  The fact he had arms … Continue reading ‘Can I Join Your Club?,’ by John Kelly and Steph Laberis.

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