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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
Meet at the Ark at Eight! An edgy and hilarious flood retelling
5 Oct 2015

Meet at the Ark at Eight! An edgy and hilarious flood retelling

by Zoe | posted in: Helena Ragg-Kirkby, Jörg Mühle, Ulrich Hub | 2

Engaging in critical thinking about one’s own belief system does not often include laughing so much you end up breathless and hiccuping but that’s just what happened one evening last week when our bedtime read was Meet at the Ark … Continued

Bible stories, Books in translation, German authors/illustrators, Humour, Penguins, Philosophy, Religion
If it’s snowing where you are, this is especially for you…
26 Sep 2012

If it’s snowing where you are, this is especially for you…

by Zoe | posted in: Sibylle von Olfers | 8

First up: An Apology. This post will mention Christmas. Sorry. Yes, I know it’s still months away, but Christmas cards are on sale everywhere I go at the moment and so I’m jumping on the bandwagon and giving you what … Continued

Adventure, Christmas, Dancing, Fantasy, Friendship, German authors/illustrators, Princesses, Snow, Winter

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