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A strong rhyme and bright, busy illustrations means this book would work well as a read aloud, or one to one. There's lots to spot in the pictures and a lovely message at the end too.

Doug is a very recognisable character - someone who just finds it too hard to resist temptation! The text is quite sparse so some discussion with an adult may help; it does mean that the funny illustrations really shine. Worth having in any library

Cheery, chatty guide to all aspects of airports and flying. Ideal dip-in leisure read with plenty to spot in the detailed illustrations.

Truly fascinating accounts of children from around the world discovering extraordinary historical finds and hidden treasures. Lovely illus enhance the stories. Only negative, text on the small side, otherwise, an exciting, immersive leisure NF read

Wildly inventive, laugh-out-loud tale with a bonkers cast of characters and brilliantly expressive artwork. Great fun and sure to appeal to Bunny vs Monkey fans.

Plenty of fun space facts presented in a chatty, irreverent style with bright, cheery illustrations. Ideal dip-in leisure fare that could also support topic work.

Lovely idea that could spark creativity/discussion. Attractively illus with lots of details to spot & a plucky heroine. Great for any setting

Punchy, accessible text & also creates an involved, nightmarish scenario with characters to root for & a strong thriller plot. Good read with plenty of food for thought

Juicy murder/identity theft mystery with lots of twists and unexpected turns. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson. A real page turner.

Fast paced with a likeable main character, the story is thoughtful and engaging blending the time of partition in India with family connections and a lovely message around consequences, family and making choices. Good.

A funny and uplifting story that covers a lot of issues with real sensitivity. You feel for both the children as they navigate their way through year 6, facing parental separations & new relationships. Strong messages about friendships & acceptance.

A real page turner! This story with so many twists and turns will have you guessing right until the end. The characters are powerfully drawn and grow throughout. The insights into living with a brain tumour add another fascinating dimension.

A really interesting look at all aspects of the heart. Has enough detail to work for circulation topics but would also make a good browser. A couple of slightly clunky sentences perhaps due to the translation but overall very readable. Worth having

Wide ranging, from poetry to science, inclusive and a wealth of potted bios of inspirational and game-changing male figures throughout history. Fab illus on each page and an excellent dip-in leisure NF. Very accessible and highly recommended

Mix of chatty text and bright, colourful illustrations makes for an appealing dip-in read. Readers are sure to learn something new. Ideal for libraries and schools.