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The Unadoptables

OH MY GOUDA, this book! It tells the story of five orphans in 19th century Amsterdam who are thrown into an adventure when they are forced to escape their orphanage one night.
I fell in love with Lotta, Sem, Fenna, Egg and Milou and was sad to let them go after I finished reading.

Goodnight Moon, Board Book

If someone were to ask me what my favorite bedtime story was as a little human and whether I would still recommend that picture book today - my answer would always be "Goodnight Moon" and "yes." Apart from its endearing illustrations, this nighttime read creates a special atmosphere of comfort and sleepiness, as it invites children to consider the superpower of saying and hearing a final Good Night from those closest to you before closing your eyes.

Coraline

Most people are familiar with the movie adaptation of Neil Gaimans book "Coraline". But let me tell you, the book is definetly creepier and thrilling. Coraline - to be exact the reader - is completly alone and the describtion of other characters sended shivers down my spine. Especially the rats that follow Coraline around and sing creepy chants. This book was a perfect read for a lonely spooky night. Be aware of small crackling sounds in the dark and keep distance to unknown doors.

The Wizard of Oz

A classic I ran across on my neverending to-read pile and finished within a few hours. The simple writing style made it enjoyable and easy to read, even if it was first published in 1900 and the language is somewhat rigid. It becoming a classic is well deserved - though I must say I'm not interested in the volumes that follow after this first one.

The Wizard of Oz

A classic I ran across on my neverending to-read pile and finished within a few hours. The simple writing style made it enjoyable and easy to read, even if it was first published in 1900 and the language is somewhat rigid. It becoming a classic is well deserved - though I must say I'm not interested in the volumes that follow after this first one.

The Night Bus Hero

Do you know the Homeless Code? Social issues are at the core of this worthy middle-grade read. Despite his name, Hector is definitely no hero. He bullies his classmates and terrorizes Tom, a homeless person from the local park. One day, things get out of hand and Hector desperately needs to set things right again. He has to overcome his own fears and learns about the hardships of the homeless, such as seeking shelter on the night busses that travel through London. At the same time, all over town, thefts are being committed in well-loved public places and the homeless people are blamed. Hector and Tom, now allies and true heroes, endeavor to stop the actually responsible gang of cunning thieves in a fast-paced showdown.

The Wizard of Oz

A classic I ran across on my neverending to-read pile and finished within a few hours. The simple writing style made it enjoyable and easy to read, even if it was first published in 1900 and the language is somewhat rigid. It becoming a classic is well deserved - though I must say I'm not interested in the volumes that follow after this first one.

A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You (Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2021)

A wonderful graphic guide for kids that I stumbled upon by chance and now recommend to every kid between 7 and 11 years old.
It's split into three sections: the human body, the animal kingdom, and earth and science. The guide covers topics such as the function of the brain, the life of bees and how a light bulb works in one to two pages.
Both the cartoons and the texts are hilarious and entertaining to read which makes keeping the facts easy and fun. Perfect for book-shy children to become engrossed with reading!

Shoe Wars

The author of the well-loved Tom Gates series has done it again. A hilarious adventure centred around the super villain Wendy Wedge and her quest to win the Golden Shoe Award at any cost. Clever word play, glorious illustrations on every page, and a well-spaced typography, make this an ideal book for younger readers. And who among us wouldn't want to possess a pair of flying shoes?

The Ickabog; .

Written during the first Corona lock-down and with the many children in mind who had to stay home, J.K. Rowling first published this story chapter by chapter online. Ickabog is told in the style of a very traditionally fairytale At first glance with all the elements needed: a weak and vain king, his two unscrupulous advisers, some heroic children and of course a bog monster. Beyond that, J.K. Rowling once again addresses, as in all her books, pressing issues such as corruption, greed, cowardice and even the power of fake news. It is all well-packaged in a beautifully designed book with illustrations done by children from all over the world. Ickabog will appeal most to children aged 7 to 12 years.

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The Unadoptables

Goodnight Moon, Board Book

Coraline

The Wizard of Oz

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Shoe Wars

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