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Stories about Syrian refugees settling into new lives
14 May 2018

Stories about Syrian refugees settling into new lives

by Zoe | posted in: Kathrin Rohmann, Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp, Victoria Williamson | 2

Whilst sometimes we read to escape what is going on in the world, it is real life and the questions it poses that has been a source of some of the most vital stories I’ve read in the past few … Continued

Baking/cooking, Books in translation, Crosscultural friendship, Foxes, German authors/illustrators, Refugees, Scotland
Charlie’s Magical Carnival
13 Feb 2018

Charlie’s Magical Carnival

by Zoe | posted in: Marit Törnqvist | 2

There’s a street party happening in town and Charlie wants to join in. Whilst his mum searches for Charlie’s balloon and party hat, Charlie’s imagination sets flight as he daydreams out loud about all the the spectacular and crazy sights … Continued

Baking/cooking, Bicycles, Books in translation, Hats, Parties, The Netherlands
Nanette’s Baguette
10 Apr 2017

Nanette’s Baguette

by Zoe | posted in: Mo Willems | 3

Nanette’s Baguette by Mo Willems (@The_Pigeon) is a rip-roaring, reassuring right-of-passage tale about one young child who is given the freedom and responsibility to undertake her first solo trip to a local shop. Nanette is full excitement and the very … Continued

Baking/cooking, Families, Food, France, Honesty, Houses, Humour, Kindness, Rhymes, Shops

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