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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-picture-books">Picture Books</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-wild-robot-by-peter-brown"><em>The Wild Robot</em> by Peter Brown</h4>



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<p>I first discovered this author through reading his wonderful picture book&nbsp;<em>Mr Tiger Goes Wild</em>&nbsp;when my children were young. Now they are older we have devoured all three in The Wild Robot trilogy (soon to be made into a film I believe). They are beautifully and gently written, but with some adventure too, and beautifully illustrated. <em>Emma, <a href="https://hungerfordbookshop.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hungerford Bookshop</a></em></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-where-s-mrs-cat-by-ingela-a-arrhenius"><strong><em>Where&#8217;s Mrs Cat?</em> by Ingela A. Arrhenius </strong></h4>



<p>Colourful, sturdy and with a surprise on every page, this is the perfect choice to engage little ones aged 0-3.&nbsp;<em>Alison Cameron, <a href="https://www.buckingham-bookshop.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Buckingham Bookshop</a></em></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-strong-like-me-by-kelechi-okafor"><strong><em>Strong Like Me</em> by Kelechi Okafor </strong></h4>



<p>This inspirational story for 3-6 year olds sets out to help children discover their power, champion themselves, and be unapologetically secure in who they are. <em>Alison Cameron,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buckingham-bookshop.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Buckingham Bookshop</a></em></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-snail-in-space-by-rachel-bright-and-nadia-shireen-nbsp"><em>Snail in Space</em> by Rachel Bright and Nadia Shireen&nbsp;</h4>



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<p>Absolutely hilarious tale about Gail the Snail and her desire to travel to the moon, all told in galloping rhyme: a story of gastropod self – belief. <em>Luise Pattinson, <a href="https://www.thebookhousethame.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book House, Thame</a></em></p>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-quickest-bedtime-story-ever-by-louise-fitzgerald-and-kate-hindley-nbsp"><strong><em>The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever</em> by Louise Fitzgerald and Kate Hindley&nbsp;</strong></h4>



<p>A delightful bedtime book for sleepy (or wide-awake!) tots, encapsulating all that is precious about that time of day. Hilarious Illustrations and lots of actions to follow. Toddlers and parents alike will adore this. <em>Luise Pattinson, <a href="https://www.thebookhousethame.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book House, Thame</a></em></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-horse-called-now-by-ruth-doyle-nbsp-and-alexandra-finkeldey-nbsp"><em>A Horse Called Now</em> by Ruth Doyle&nbsp; and Alexandra Finkeldey&nbsp;</h4>



<p>A gentle tale, beautifully illustrated, about living in each moment and facing down your fears. When the creatures of the countryside are frightened, they turn to <em>Now</em> for guidance and help &#8211; and she soothes away their worries. A spot of calm joy.&nbsp;<em>Luise Pattinson, <a href="https://www.thebookhousethame.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book House, Thame</a></em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-age-6">Age 6+</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-worst-broommate-ever-by-wanda-coven"><em>Worst Broommate Ever!</em> By Wanda Coven</h4>



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<p>Want to get your kids reading? Check out the first book in <em>The New York Times</em>&#8216; bestseller <em>Middle School and Other Disasters</em> series where witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck juggles magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school. Featuring beautiful black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout. Perfect for fans of <em>Dork Diaries</em>, <em>The Worst Witch</em> and <em>Harper Drew</em>. <a href="https://www.thelittlebookshop.info/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Little Bookshop</a>, Cookham</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-poo-a-gnu-amp-you-by-mike-barfield"><em>A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu &amp; You</em> by Mike Barfield </h4>



<p>Along with editions about History and Space, dive into fantastic facts presented in the most informative and hilarious way through comics, diaries and diagrams – laughs guaranteed for age 7 to infinity!&nbsp;<em>Alison Cameron, <a href="https://www.buckingham-bookshop.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Buckingham Bookshop</a></em></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-investigators-all-tide-up-nbsp-by-john-patrick-green-nbsp"><em>Investigators: All Tide Up</em>&nbsp;by John Patrick Green&nbsp;</h4>



<p>Tying in with one of this year’s special £1 World Book Day titles, this is the latest in the adventures of Mango and Brash as they try and locate a missing cruise ship – via lots of puns and plenty of fun!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thebookhousethame.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Luise Pattinson, </em></a><em><a href="https://www.thebookhousethame.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book House, Thame</a></em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-8-12-years">8-12 years</h2>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-skandar-and-the-phantom-rider-by-a-f-steadman"><em>Skandar and the Phantom Rider</em> by A.F. Steadman</h4>



<p>We think everyone should be reading this book &#8211; which is Book 2 in the Skandar series (for anyone who hasn&#8217;t yet read book 1, it&#8217;s <em>Skandar and the Unicorn Thief</em>). The book is full of adventure and amazing characters, and is a top favourite in our young readers section. <a href="https://marlowbookshop.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marlow Bookshop</a></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-glowrushes-nbsp-by-roberto-piumini"><em>Glowrushes</em>&nbsp;by Roberto Piumini</h4>



<p>A beautiful story of sadness and hope, of friendship and the human need of the natural world. <em>Merle Esson, <a href="http://www.woodstockbookshop.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Woodstock Bookshop</a></em></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-impossible-creatures-nbsp-by-katherine-rundell"><em>Impossible Creatures&nbsp;</em>by Katherine Rundell</h4>



<p>This magnificent fantasy adventure story is a tour de force. Life in the archipelago – the land and its creatures – is so vividly described. Ideal for children aged 9-12 years. <em>Louise Glasspoole, <a href="https://chilternbookshops.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chorleywood and Gerrards Cross Bookshops</a></em></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-boy-who-fell-from-the-sky-nbsp-by-benjamin-dean-nbsp"><em>The Boy Who Fell From The Sky</em>&nbsp;by Benjamin Dean&nbsp;</h4>



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<p>This epic adventure is full of warmth and heart underwritten by a friendship to remember with a dash of the supernatural &#8211; <em>and</em> wrapped up with the most beautiful sprayed page edges. <em>Luise Pattinson, <a href="https://www.thebookhousethame.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book House, Thame</a></em></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-i-spy-a-bletchley-park-mystery-by-rhian-tracey"><em>I, Spy: A Bletchley Park Mystery</em> by Rhian Tracey </h4>



<p>A thrilling mystery adventure set in Bletchley Park at the start of World War II, based on true events – plus you can visit the real <a href="https://bletchleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bletchley Park</a>, just down the road, to bring it all to life.&nbsp;<em>Alison Cameron, <a href="https://www.buckingham-bookshop.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Buckingham Bookshop</a></em></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-swifts-by-beth-lincoln-nbsp"><em>The Swifts</em> by Beth Lincoln&nbsp;</h4>



<p>A superb debut combing the eccentricity of Lemony Snicket and the mystery-solving of Robin Stevens. A wildly-off family in a crumbling castle, murder plots to unravel, treasure to find. The aptly named Shenanigan Swift is on the case. <em>Luise Pattinson, <a href="https://www.thebookhousethame.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book House, Thame</a></em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-non-fiction">Non-fiction</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sounds-good-discover-50-instruments-by-hans-and-ole-konnecke"><em>Sounds Good – Discover 50 Instruments!</em> by Hans and Ole Konnecke</h4>



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<p>A clever guide to a huge variety of musical instruments. QR codes on each page allow the reader to listen to every instrument with a proper piece of music, not just a scale or quick sound chip pop &#8211;  and (eventually) to a full band that brings together all the instruments in the book. Ingenious! <em>Luise Pattinson, <a href="https://www.thebookhousethame.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book House, Thame</a></em></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-science-factopia-follow-the-trail-of-400-facts-by-rose-davidson-andy-smith"><em>Science Factopia: Follow the Trail of 400 facts</em> by Rose Davidson, Andy Smith</h4>



<p>The latest volume in this increasingly popular series, full of fabulous facts about science &#8211; great for dipping into and impressing your friends. <em>Luise Pattinson, <a href="https://www.thebookhousethame.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book House, Thame</a></em></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-treasure-hunt-by-leisa-stewart-sharpe-and-gordy-wright"><em>The Treasure Hunt </em>by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe and Gordy Wright</h4>



<p>Wonderfully, endlessly engaging.&nbsp;True stories of missing treasures from around the world. Use the clues in the book to crack the codes and solve the mystery of the missing loot. Informative <em>and</em> fun.&nbsp;<em>Luise Pattinson, <a href="https://www.thebookhousethame.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book House, Thame</a></em></p>


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