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Category: Non Fiction

Book Review: Horse Power: How Horses Changed the World

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

From prehistory to the modern day, from mustangs to 'road apples', a history of humans and the horse that has plenty for horse-lovers and for the less-enthused.

Book Review: Ancient Games: A History of Sports and Gaming

April 13, 2022April 12, 2022 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 1 Comment

Games and their origins, from ancient Sumeria to the modern Olympics - with fabulous illustrations!

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.

Book Review: Moth: An Evolution Story

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 ~ Sunil Amrith ~ 1 Comment

“How can we tell our children the truth about this beautiful, imperiled planet?”

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.

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: 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.

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