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Izzy Gizmo
31 Aug 2017

Izzy Gizmo

by Zoe | posted in: Pip Jones, Sara Ogilvie | 1

The incredible inventions of Izzy Gizmo are a wonder to behold, welding imagination and exuberance together with all sorts of recycled machine parts and a whole lot of creativity. There’s only one glitch: Izzy’s contraptions, although brilliantly conceived, don’t always … Continued

Birds, Humour, Imagination, Inclusive/diverse books, Inventions, Kindness
Sky Dancer by Gill Lewis
20 Apr 2017

Sky Dancer by Gill Lewis

by Zoe | posted in: Gill Lewis | 1

An emotionally rich and convincing story of loyalty, change, challenge and community, Sky Dancer by Gill Lewis is about the struggle (and rewards) of nurturing hope when the structures around you resist re-imagining a better future. It’s very much a … Continued

Activism, Birds, Class, Friendship, Nature
Some Birds – Flapping good fun!
16 Feb 2017

Some Birds – Flapping good fun!

by Zoe | posted in: Emmanuelle Tchoukriel, Lucy Cousins, Matt Spink, Virginie Aladjidi | 1

A rhyming fly-by through an introduction to birds, Some Birds by Matt Spink is a delightful example of a picture book for the very youngest where illustrations, design, layout and text come together exceptionally well, creating a playful, eye-catching and … Continued

Birds, Daily routines, Nonfiction

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