Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary: From Aardvark to Zozimus, a Real Dictionary of Everyday and Extra-Usual Words
Quentin Blake, Roald Dahl, Oxford Dictionaries and Susan Rennie
10.0
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A new unique Roald Dahl Dictionary from Oxford. This is not an ordinary dictionary. After all, you...
Hitchin' Post and the Tornado Twistin' 4th of July Celebration
9.5
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Hitchin’ Post, the cowboy jackrabbit, is back with an all new adventure on the 6Bs' Ranch. ...
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Saffy Alexandra (89 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Books
May 26, 2019
The way Rowling manages to make us all panic and worry for Harry the entire way through the book to end up actually rooting for the 'bad guy' is probably one of her many talents (no spoilers but read the last book people).
The introduction of the Dementors who are supposed to 'protect' the school and pupils was chilling - no pun intended - and the actual meaning of them for Rowling's own depression was a real interesting twist to these 'childrens' books. Just adding more and more layers to these fabulous books. Introducing a concept such as 'depression' to young readers is a very difficult thing to do and Rowling achieves this with grace and tact. Introducing something as big as depression to young readers, she has managed to crack through the metaphorical glass roof in the way of mental health. Showing children that any person (Wizard or Muggle) can be effected by depression but there are ways to help combat it is something that is done beautifully in this book.
One of the main things I loved about this book was that she made a werewolf, in which horror has made us fear and distrust, into a character we all root for and adore. His backstory of how he has been mistreated by society and basically pushed to one side is respondent to what has happened to certain people in our society. Again, these are meant to be children's books - Rowling manages to put these points across in such a informative but almost gentle way for children to understand without directly shoving it down their throats. I believe in this way Rowling has managed to help the readers who grew up with these books understand the issues in our society and has helped people grow up to want to help end the stigma attached to certain groups and help make equality in our society.
Not bad for children's book.
Peepo!
Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg
7.0
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Peepo! is the much-loved picture book classic by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Peepo! is a modern classic...
A Child of Books
Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston
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A beautiful, poignant and timely manifesto for the myriad rewards of reading and sharing the...
Almost Midnight
Rainbow Rowell and Simini Blocker
8.3
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Almost Midnight by Rainbow Rowell is a beautiful gift edition containing two wintery short stories,...
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The World of Throne of Glass
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The official guide to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series complete with...
Bad Blood
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In an abandoned house in the Lake District, a cupboard door opens into a playroom. Buried in dust is...
Woodworking with Children
Anette Grunditz, Ulf Erixon and Susan Beard
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Home-made toys stimulate children's imagination, and are often more educational and fulfilling than...
Lindsay (1717 KP) rated The Berenstain Bears: The Very First Christmas in Books
Dec 14, 2020
You know how the story of Jesus' birth is long and somewhat complicated for children. Well, thanks to the author or authors they have made this book just right for children. The children can learn about the birth of Jesus without it being too complicated.
The pictures are done well. This book is a must-have for your bookshelves. It even should be on your list of Christmas books to read year in and year out.