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Book Review: Anansi and the Golden Pot

October 19, 2022 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

A gorgeous golden mix of traditional and modern, funny and wise in this joyful re-working of a West African folktale.

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.

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.

Book Review: I’ll Meet You in Your Dreams – the book I need to read to my son

March 28, 2021March 27, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 1 Comment

A song of love and aspiration - of letting go and coming home.

Book Review: I Dream of Popo – a gentle, loving tale that cuts deep for the grown-ups

March 21, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

Dreamy rhythmic language as a girl migrates from Taiwan to San Diego, growing up as her beloved Popo grows old.

Book Review: All The World – what I’m desperate for my children to know

March 18, 2021March 17, 2021 ~ vshaskan ~ 4 Comments

A wistful poem of love - if only the children will listen.

Book Review: Milo Imagines the World – layers of understanding and empathy

March 16, 2021March 15, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

A sensitive, compassionate book that opens spaces for complex conversations.

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