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Tick-Tock Around the Clock — Through the Bookshelf From first waking up to curling up at bedtime, ‘Tick-Tock Around the Clock’ follows the adventures of a beautiful ginger cat.

Today's review...'Tick-Tock Around the Clock: A Day in the Life of a Cat' by Ruth Brown @scallywagpress.bsky.social #KidLitUK

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We: Pioneering women from around the world — Through the Bookshelf What better day to review a book celebrating women than International Women’s Day! ‘We’ focuses on the global impact of women throughout history. A fascinating range of women are gathered together in...

Today's review...'We: Pioneering women from around the world' by Yu Yi, translated by Jake Hope. @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social Perfect for International Women's Day-and every other day! #KidLitUK
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Monsters — Through the Bookshelf When a travelling circus arrives in a remote village, everyone is excited. The Circus of Dreams claims to have the ‘Monster of Dreams’, a creature so terrifying and grotesque it is hardly to be believ...

Today's review...'Monsters' Stephane Servant, illustrated by Nicolas Zouliamis, translated by Sarah Ardizzone @pushkinpress.com A real treat! #KidLitUK
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Earth’s Incredible Habitats: Forest — Through the Bookshelf The fourth book in this stunning series, ‘Forest’ is bursting with information about the wonderful variety of these habitats across the globe. Starting with an introduction about the types of forest...

Today's review...'Earth’s Incredible Habitats: Forest' by Derek Harvey, illustrated by Federico Epis Beautiful and fascinating! #KidLitUK
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Cruise Ship Kid: Kidnap at Sea! — Through the Bookshelf Silver and her mum have moved ships and are now sailing on the Fabula, a much bigger ship than their previous home. Fortunately, The Gang, her on-board pals who are all over 80, are on the same ship, ...

Today's review...'Cruise Ship Kid: Kidnap at Sea!' @emmaswanauthor.bsky.social illustrated by Katie Saunders Brilliant fun and brilliantly funny! #KidLitUK
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They Call Her Regret — Through the Bookshelf Simone loves Hallowe’en and enjoys throwing the best spooky party each year. Seeking a suitably eerie location, she discovers a cabin in the woods by Yearwood Lake. Known locally as Doll’s Head Lake, ...

Today's review...'They Call Her Regret' by Channelle Desamours @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social
Not one to read late at night! #KidLitUK
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Anya and the Light Above the Ocean — Through the Bookshelf I am delighted to take be taking part in the Blog Tour for ‘Anya and the Light Above the Ocean’ which I thoroughly enjoyed! When her mum doesn’t return home, Anya sets out in her small boat to look ...

Today's review... AnyaAndTheLightAboveTheOcean by Amelia Giudici. A very satsifying and compelling read! #KidLitUK www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/anya-and-the-light-above-the-ocean

An Anthology of Flowers — Through the Bookshelf ‘An Anthology of Flowers’ is a brilliant guide to the wonderful world of flowers! Beautifully presented with gold edged pages and a silk ribbon bookmark, it would make the perfect present for any flow...

Today's review...'An Anthology of Flowers' by Maddie Bailey, illustrated by Angela Rizza and Daniel Long @dkbooks.bsky.social Both beautiful and informative! #KidLitUK
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Whack a Moley — Through the Bookshelf When Gus the Goat asks Mavis Mole to play a game with him, he is not impressed by her suggestion of her favourite, Tiddlywinks. He has other ideas- bigger, better and more bonkers! However, Mavis is n...

Today's review...'Whack a Moley' by Bethan Clarke, illustrated by Anders Frang @littletigeruk.bsky.social
Brilliant fun!
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Rumpelstiltskin — Through the Bookshelf Boasting about the skills of his daughter, a miller, named Tom, tells the King that she can spin straw into gold. Locking her in a room filled with straw, the King tells the miller’s daughter that she...

Today's review...'Rumpelstiliskin' by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Carson Ellis A fab retelling of a traditional tale! #KidLitUK
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The Whale that Sings in the Deep — Through the Bookshelf Following the story of one whale’s journey from swimming with its mother in the cold waters of the north to the warm tropical waters where it spends the winter. Lyrical text describes the migration j...

Today's review...'The Whale that Sings in the Deep' by Yuval Zommer Beautiful! #KidLitUK
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Netta Becker and The Missing Memory Maze — Through the Bookshelf Whilst waiting at the airport, Netta and her brother, Remy, suddenly find themselves faced with the Crone, Mother Time herself, who demands that they step out of time to find her sister. Ever ready f...

Today's review...'Netta Becker and the Missing Memory Maze' by Jennifer Claessen @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social
Out on the 5th March! Rich in myth and mystery! #KidLitUK
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The Lost Robot — Through the Bookshelf In the heart of a rubbish dump, a little robot wakes up. Damaged and with missing parts, it can’t remember how it got there, but, driven by a feeling that it doesn’t belong there, it starts to walk. S...

Today's review...'The Lost Robot' by Joe Todd-Stanton
@flyingeyebooks.bsky.social
Out in March, this is not to be missed! #KidLitUK
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Mo’s Stick — Through the Bookshelf Mo’s stick was very special. It could draw pictures, fly him really high, be a mast for his sail boat- but now it is gone and Mo is very sad. No other stick will ever be its equal…or will it? Could t...

Today's review...'Mo's Stick' by Fiona Lumbers @littletigeruk.bsky.social Out on the 5th March, this is just the BEST! #KIdLitUK
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Adventuremice: Of Mice and Mummies — Through the Bookshelf When Meepie and Pedro discover a stone covered in hieroglyphs whilst playing hide-and-seek in the sea, the Adventuremice realise it is a Very Important Discovery and set to work, preparing to transpor...

Today's review...'Adventuremice: Of Mice and Mummies' the brilliant new adventure from Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre Out on the 26th, this is another stroke of genius! #KidLitUK
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Locked in the Museum — Through the Bookshelf After a day trip to a museum, imagine finding yourself locked in and the museum changing around you, with new rooms and artefacts mysteriously appearing along with the words ‘Welcome to the Most Marve...

Today's review...'Locked in the Museum' by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, illustrated by Acapulco Studio A wonderful celebration of museums and the treasures they hold! #KidLitUK
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Really enjoyed it!

I Am Ray’s Imaginary Friend — Through the Bookshelf Ray is happy living in his village, attending the local school and playing with his friends. His life is good until one day, he overhears his parents talking about moving. Devastated by the idea, Ray ...

Today's review...'I Am Ray’s Imaginary Friend' by Brian Moses,
illustrated by Bethan Welby @scallywagpress.bsky.social
Out on the 5th March, this is a thought-provoking verse novel! #KidLitUK
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Finders of Silverthorn Forest: The Faraway Adventure — Through the Bookshelf Tuftorious Snook, commonly known as Tuft, is a Finder who lives in Silverthorn Forest. Awaking early from hibernation, he decides to set out to find the legendary Faraway Forest. Having managed to acc...

Today's review...'Finders of Silverthorn Forest: The Faraway Adventure' by Rachel Chivers Khoo illustrated by Laura Catalán @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social Delightful! #KidLitUK
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Once Upon an Island — Through the Bookshelf ‘Once Upon an Island’ is a fascinating and absorbing book for many reasons. Beautifully illustrated, its lyrical text tempts the reader to discover and explore the wonders of island life, culture and ...

Today's review...'Once Upon an Island' by Alice Albinia, illustrated by Helen Cann @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social Out on the 5th March, this is fantastic!
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How To Speak and Be Heard! — Through the Bookshelf The first title in a new series, ‘How To Speak and Be Heard!’ focuses on oracy, using speaking and listening skills to express yourself. Written in collaboration with the English-Speaking Union, it in...

Today's review...'How To Speak and Be Heard!' by Sam Hutchinson and Vicky Barker @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social An excellent read! #KidLitUK
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The Prince of Stars — Through the Bookshelf Many years ago, in the Timurid empire, there was a young prince named Ulugh Beg. Full of curiosity, he gazed at the night sky and questions teemed in his mind. Encouraged by his uncle, who made sure h...

Today's review...'The Prince of Stars' by M O Yuksel, illustrated by Zelma Firdauzia Celebrating curiosity and passion for learning! #KidLitUK
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The Lions’ Run — Through the Bookshelf Kind hearted Lucas is tired of others thinking he is a coward because of his gentle nature. An orphan living in occupied France, he longs to prove he can be brave so when he sees a litter of kittens a...

Today's review...'The Lions’ Run' @sarapennypacker.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social Absolutely brilliant! This is a must read. #KidLitUK
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The Impossible Gladiator — Through the Bookshelf Whilst enjoying a holiday in Rome, Sim, Jeopardy and Nelson are shocked when they hear about the disappearance of a famous illusionist called Kinetic. Having found a newly added line in an old copy of...

Today's review...'Time Keys: The Impossible Gladiator' @mglnrd.bsky.social illustrated by Manuel Sumberac An excellent addition to this series! #KidLitUK
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Nature’s Dance — Through the Bookshelf Perfect for the curious, ‘Nature’s Dance’ is completely fascinating! Showing how creatures work together, it celebrates the ways in which cooperation and instinct allow them to follow three simple rul...

Today's review...'Nature’s Dance: The Captivating Choreography of Birds, Fish and Insects' illustrated by Nuria Solsona Out on the 3rd March, this is absolutely stunning! #KidLitUK
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Always Angel — Through the Bookshelf Angel finds school difficult. Well known for her attitude and frequent presence in detention, her reputation goes before her. But really Angel wants to fit in and make friends- and above all, she want...

Today's review...'Always Angel' by Kimberly Whittam Up-lifting, heart-warming, powerful! #KidLitUK
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Bea & I just finished this as her bedtime story, she really enjoyed it #KidLitUK

I Tell Myself I’m Awesome — Through the Bookshelf In ‘I Tell Myself I’m Awesome’, Joshua Seigal presents another brilliant collection, offering his usual mix of humorous, joyful, poignant and provoking poems for everyone to enjoy. The book is bursti...

Today's review...'I Tell Myself I’m Awesome' by Joshua Seigal illustrated by Chris Piascik @bloomsburyed.bsky.social
Another excellent collection! #KidLitUK
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Murder at the Ivy Hotel — Through the Bookshelf Meredith and Macy live at the Ivy Hotel in Dublin, a much loved institution with a friendly staff, where their mum is the General Manager. The girls love living here and enjoy plenty of perks and fun....

Today's review...'Murder at the Ivy Hotel' by Emily Hourican Illustrated by Paola Escobar A great whodunnit! #KidLitUK
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Little People, Big Dreams: Beatrix Potter — Through the Bookshelf The 139th book in this very popular series is a celebration of Beatrix Potter, much loved author and illustrator whose generous bequest to the National Trust has protected land in the Lake District fo...

Today's review...'Little People, Big Dreams: Beatrix Potter' by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Sara Rhys #KidLitUK www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/little-people-big-dreams-beatrix-potter