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We’ve Got Your Number – a Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize shortlistee
16 Oct 2014

We’ve Got Your Number – a Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize shortlistee

by Zoe | posted in: Mukul Patel | 6

We’ve Got Your Number written by Mukul Patel and illustrated by Supriya Sahai aims to show 10-14 year olds why almost everything in their lives boils down to maths, and explains why they should change how they get pocket money … Continued

Awards, Magic, Maths, Nonfiction, Numbers
Big! by Tim Hopgood = a perfect storytelling start to the school year
25 Sep 2013

Big! by Tim Hopgood = a perfect storytelling start to the school year

by Zoe | posted in: Tim Hopgood | 3

School is back in full swing now, and I’ve returned to my storytelling sessions at J’s school on a Friday afternoon, where I get to read stories and play and craft in what is termed “Golden Time”. It’s a brilliant … Continued

Changes over time, Growing up, Maths, Numbers
When it all adds up to a 5* book
18 Jul 2013

When it all adds up to a 5* book

by Zoe | posted in: Catherine Rayner | 1

Abigail by Catherine Rayner is a gentle, joyous book about friendship, counting and enjoying the natural beauty all around us. Abigail, a giraffe, simply loves adding up her numbers but keeps encountering difficulties; the leaves she is enumerating get nibbled … Continued

Africa, Animals, Cheetahs, Friendship, Giraffes, Ladybirds, Maths, Moon / stars, Night-time, Zebras

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