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Trees

Being free to explore
29 Jan 2018

Being free to explore

by Zoe | posted in: Ben Dawlatly, Elena Hormiga, Rafa Ruiz | 7

A book full of respect for the creativity and open hearts of children, Toletis by Rafa Ruiz (@rafaruizmad), illustrated by Elena Hormiga (@elenahormiga), and translated by Ben Dawlatly is an uplifting, funny and delightful collection of stories about a year’s … Continued

Adventure, Books in translation, Friendship, Nature, Spanish authors/illustrators, Trees
How to Write Poems
28 Dec 2017

How to Write Poems

by Zoe | posted in: Joseph Coelho, Matt Robertson | 0

How to Write Poems by Joseph Coelho, with illustrations by Matt Robertson, is an activity book full of short prompts, clear explanations, fun examples and lots and lots of bright space to fill with poems. It covers everything from handy … Continued

Nonfiction, Poetry, Trees
Botanicum – Leafing through a plant museum
26 Sep 2016

Botanicum – Leafing through a plant museum

by Zoe | posted in: Kathy Willis, Katie Scott | 8

Botanicum, curated by Katie Scott (@katiescottscott) and Kathy Willis, is a glorious museum of trees, flowers and shrubs which magically fits into your lap. Or rather, it’s a door to a landscape, a wide-open vista to to be explored, full … Continued

Biology, Flowers, Nature, Nature play, Nonfiction, Plants, Trees

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