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Kindness in The Visitor, a lovely intergenerational story of loneliness.
Eric - acts of kindness shown when he leaves.
Every Little Kindness is a visual treat - a wordless book that shows how acts of kindness can be passed.
One House for All is a great lesson in compromise!
43. Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow
Jessica Townsend
I really enjoyed the first two books and then hadn’t returned for some reason. A girl I teach has raved about the series so dived back in - really glad I did. Brilliant world-building and a nice line in dry humour too. Great reading.
I was going to go for Scythe too but you got there first. And I love the McGowan books. My favourite Hardinge book is The Lie Tree! Would also add The Wolf Road by Richard Lambert to this list…
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I love all of these for different reasons…but one thing they all have in common is the ability to teach. Whether it is about current affairs, politics, or global history, each book is perfect for children moving on in their reading and place in the world.
Yes Beth!
March (delayed)
42. The Door to Door Poet
Rowan McCabe
Really enjoyed this story of Rowan’s journey across Britain offering to write poetry. More than poetry, this book explores community and humanity.
This is such a great (and difficult!) one to respond to. First to mind…
Shinsuke Yoshitake’s comic-book style is humorous and playful.
Julia Sarda is probably my favourite - a genius with detail.
Beatrice Alemagna is kind of a combination of the previous two.
And Jon Klassen - perfect.
41. The Fate of Podkin One-Ear
Kieran Larwood
What a beautiful end to what has been a fabulous series. This is the next set of books I’m reading with my son.
40. Dungeon Runners - Level 4: Fang Attack
Kieran Larwood & Joe Todd-Stanton
The gang return as they chase promotion through the leagues, this time encountering vampires - Will Thorn be uncovered for the vegan he is? And will they find out who is cheating?
39. Tyna of the Lake
Alexander Utkin
The third instalment of Russian folktales finishes with aplomb; a trickster, love and kindness - classic fairy tale staples. Great!
38. The Water Spirit
Alexander Utkin
Another Slavic folktale, rich in illustration and a great yarn to follow. Really enjoyable graphic novel series.
37. Put Your Records On
Corinne Bailey Rae & Gillian Eilidh O’Mara
I don’t normally go in for celebrity titles, but I’m a sucker for anything that celebrates music. This is a lovely intergenerational tale that shows how music can create memories, stimulate emotions, and bring us together.
36. The Wolf’s Secret
Miriam Dahman, Nicolas Digard & Jùlia Sardà
A lovingly told story of a wolf who finds love with a human, only for that human to be taken away. A rich story in its own right but Jùlia Sardà’s illustrations, as ever, steal the show.
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What’s on the next page? Come on and look inside It could be full of monsters And there’s nowhere left to hide are there lands of fairies and magic? Or of dragons breathing fire? Maybe there’s a genie in a lamp Who’ll grant your heart’s desire Who knows what could be lurking Lying waiting on your shelves Perhaps there are hidden worlds Full of goblins, orcs and elves A city full of zombies A portal to who-knows-where There’s only one way to find out Come in: enter, if you dare
Poem for this week’s @thetoypress.bsky.social prompt
35. The Door of No Return
Kwame Alexander
An incredible verse novel, set in what we now know as Ghana, in 1860. Young love, tribal rivalries and a vivid exploration of the horrors of slavery.
34. Celebrate Latin America and the Caribbean
Gabriella Goldin Marcovich & Andrés Landazábal
As it says, a real celebration. Every country is explored, as well as pages on sport, music, science and nature. An excellent book for the classroom.
33. Some Sunny Day
Adam Baron
A moving tale set during the days of Covid - many of the rules I had forgotten! When a beloved elderly member of staff at school falls ill, Cymbeline decides to do something…but it leads him to further adventure.
32. Vote Wolf!
Davide Cali & Magali Clavelet
A funny, clever introduction into politics, trust, and asking questions, using fairytale characters to help readers become familiar. A treat!
31. The Bird King and other sketches
Shaun Tan
A visual treat for any Shaun Tan fan - sketches, insights into notebooks, and illustrations galore to dive into.
30. The Heart
Noemí Fabra & Gabriella Aldeman
A fantastic journey through the heart - the science, the history, and how it has developed culturally within language and story.
Sid from Gaslight is brilliantly awful. Mr Zamora is ruthlessly heartless. And Esme Laverne is like Mary Poppins gone wrong!
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29. Rare Singles
Benjamin Myers
Bucky Bronco, a one-time soul singer, is invited to Scarborough for a weekender. Here, he is supported through his grief, his addiction, and his listlessness. A lovely story of friendship, hope and music.
28. The Story of Art Without Men
Katy Hessel & Ping Zhu
A fabulously detailed take on art’s history, focusing on female artists who should been more recognised today. A rare non-fiction book for children that includes actual photographs and images of the art.
27. The Future Book
Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris
Hilarious, silly, a book that’s desperate to be read aloud with children. Please forgive me Susan!
26. The Boy From the Sea
Garrett Carr
Really enjoyable wander through 1970s/80s Ireland, involving a close fishing community that’s rocked by the arrival of a foundling, apparently from the sea. Wry humour, gorgeous observations on life - thoroughly enjoyed.
This is one of my favourites so far this year 🙂
I’m going for Raymie Nightingale, please!
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