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Category: Fiction

Book Review: Sonny’s Bridge: Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Finds His Groove

July 16, 2021 ~ Sunil Amrith ~ Leave a comment

An inspiring book about art and struggle--and the magic of Sonny Rollins.

Book Review: Run, Little Chaski! – An Inka Trail Adventure

July 1, 2021June 30, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

A lively, warm-hearted journey along the Inka Trail.

Returning to a Bookshop After Over a Year

June 16, 2021June 15, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 1 Comment

Stepping inside, breathing in the ink and paper.

Book Review: The Power of One: Every Act of Kindness Counts

June 2, 2021June 1, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

A message of rebuilding together - of hurt and friendship and apology and new start.

Book Review: Bracelets for Bina’s Brothers – a glorious mix of story, siblings, and maths

May 23, 2021May 22, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 2 Comments

Another delightful 'story-telling math' book - we love it!

Book Review: Julius and Macy: A Very Brave Night – a very sweet tail

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

The perfect antidote to an overdose of superheroes.

Book Review: Who Do I See in the Mirror?

May 6, 2021May 5, 2021 ~ vshaskan ~ Leave a comment

A 4-year old’s perspective on why this book about a little girl who likes how she looks isn’t just for children who look like her.

Book Review: Zonia’s Rain Forest – lessons the children have to teach us

April 24, 2021April 23, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 1 Comment

In the rain forest of the Peruvian Amazon, Zonia hears the call of the forest - and teaches us all as she answers.

Book Review: We Are Water Protectors – a powerful book that yields its wisdom drop by drop

April 15, 2021April 14, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 1 Comment

Exquisite illustrations and layers of meaning in a powerful narrative about Indigenous-led movements to protect the Earth and speak for those that cannot speak for themselves.

Book Review: The Secret of the Tattered Shoes – a compassionate re-telling of a difficult fairytale

April 8, 2021April 7, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 2 Comments

Gorgeous illustrations add otherworldly beauty to a heartfelt re-telling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses.

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