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Witch's children get into bother again

Advantages: Lovely little story with a lovely ending
Disadvantages: Nothing, none

Witch's children go to School is another book in the lovely series of witch books by Ursula Jones. The illustarions are lovely aswell and are by the wonderful Russell Ayto and they really help with the story and are delightful to look at. The book is ...

randy_edith 22.12.2011 · Read full review
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Review of Witch's Children Go To School - Ursula Jones

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Why the Whales Came

Advantages: Great read
Disadvantages: You will put off things you should be doing just to keep reading the book

Gracie and Daniel have been told to keep away from the Birdman, but they find out that he isn't mad, but keep it secret. The birdman does warn them to stay away from Samson Island because it is cursed and only he knows why. The children, however, get lost ...

007addict 12.10.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Why the Whales Came - Michael Morpurgo

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Greed versus Poverty

Advantages: Teaches about greed and gluttony as well as poverty.
Disadvantages: None

This is an excellent chidren's book by the award winning author Michael Foreman. One of my nephews never used to tire of this book from the age of 4 upwards and I've just come across it again on my bookcase so thought I'd give you all an insight in to th ...

neenn 15.05.2006 · Read full review
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Review of War and Peas - Michael Foreman

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War and Peas

Advantages: Emotive storyline and great illustrations
Disadvantages: not for younger readers who may not understand the message

War and Peas I have been doing some work on WW2, and of course, out came this well thumbed book, drawing as it does on some of the aspects of war and negotiations in a light hearted way. STORY AND ILLUSTRATIONS The author of this book has illustr ...

danielalong 13.10.2006 · Read full review
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I Often Ask Myself Where I Am Going??

Advantages: Bright and colourful with lift the flap interaction. Great for early readers too.
Disadvantages: If anything, it's too short!

~ Who is Maisy?~ She's a white mouse with a pink nose, ears, tail and paws and she really appeals to young children. Unlike real-life mice, Maisy wears clothes so it's worth pointing out that 'real' mice don't actually wear clothes!! Lucy Cousins ...

neenn 07.03.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Where is Maisy going? - Lucy Cousins

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