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Category: Fiction

Book Review: Wonder Walkers – an amazing world to explore and share

June 5, 2022June 4, 2022 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

The natural world inspires empathy and imagination in this joyful, uplifting book.

Book Review: Sona Sharma, Looking After Planet Earth

February 17, 2022February 16, 2022 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

A wise, funny book about family, community and working together to make a difference to Planet Earth.

A Question, a Plea, a Wondering? – Books for New Readers

January 28, 2022January 27, 2022 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

How can I gift my son my most precious possession - a love of reading?

Book Review: Just Ask! – an invitation

November 26, 2021November 26, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

A warm, beautiful book, inviting us to ask questions, learn, and know each other better.

Coda: Silver Linings

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

An evening that could have gone wrong, and a thank you to books, and the people who create them.

Book Review: Nen and the Lonely Fisherman

October 15, 2021October 14, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 2 Comments

A tender lovestory with a message of equality, courage and environmental awareness.

Book Review: Young Fionn – Small Kid, Big Legend – reading a thrilling adventure aloud

September 23, 2021September 22, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

A lively retelling of an Irish legend reminds me of the joy of reading aloud to my son.

Returning to discover something new

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

On the joy of rediscovery; new meaning from old friends.

Book Review: A New Home – can I play in a new city?

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

A charming picture book that illustrates how much we have in common.

Book Review: Under the Great Plum Tree – a delicious, golden-hearted tale of kindness

July 30, 2021July 29, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

A kind-hearted monkey and some quick-thinking in this gorgeously illustrated re-telling of an old tale.

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