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The Boy Who Grew A Tree by Polly Ho-Yen ill. Sojung Kim-McCarthy

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“Packs a punch beyond its page count.” Guardian

Nature-loving Timi is unsettled by the arrival of a new sibling and turns to tending a tree growing in his local library. But there is something magical about the tree and it is growing FAST… and the library is going to close. Can Timi save the library and his tree, and maybe bring his community closer together along the way? A charming early reader for ages 5-8, filled with black-and-white illustrations.

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Ada Twist, Scientist: Why Files #1: Exploring Flight! – The Questioneers by Andrea Beaty & Dr Theanne Griffith ill. David Roberts

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ACHUKA Book of the Day 13 Jan 2022

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A new addition to the Questioneers series, a full-color nonfiction early reader series based on the new Ada Twist, Scientist Netflix series!

Why do airplanes look the way they do? Why can’t birds fly when they’re first born? And why do some paper planes fly farther than others? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Discover everything there is to know about flight from Ada Twist, Scientist-from information about creatures that fly, to the history of aircrafts, to modern technology that allows us to soar through the air faster than ever!

Based on the bestselling series and the new Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the young scientists of tomorrow.

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Mike Falls Up by Candy Gourlay ill Carles Ballestros

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Mike and his dog Bowow are relaxing in the Chocolate Hills when the ground starts to tremble and the next moment a gaping hole appears. Before Mike can stop him, Bowow jumps into the hole. Then a note floats up…
Party.
Come now.
Just fall up.
There’s no time to wonder what it means – Mike jumps in and falls into the most topsy-turvy of adventures.
A joyous story celebrating the power of unexpected friendships by award-winning author Candy Gourlay, beautifully brought to life with stunning illustrations by Carles Ballesteros.

Author John McLay takes The Dragon’s Dentist to Swainswick Primary School | Bath Chronicle

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The founder of the Bath Festival of Children’s Literature, John McLay, has visited a primary school to promote his new book, [published by Orion on their Early Readers list].

He has worked with Horrible Histories illustrator Martin Brown to publish his debut children’s book The Dragon’s Dentist.

via Author John McLay takes The Dragon's Dentist to Swainswick Primary School | Bath Chronicle.