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Max and Bird book cover by Ed Vere.
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Max and Bird

By georgieva.iskra  /  July 5, 2023
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The Secret Sky Garden book cover by Linda Sarah and Fiona Lumbers.
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The Secret Sky Garden

By georgieva.iskra  /  June 14, 2023
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  • Murder at Christmas book review, by Fleur Hitchcock, a festive middle-grade mystery novel for readers aged 8 to 11.
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    Murder at Christmas by Fleur Hitchcock

    By georgieva.iskra / December 20, 2025

    An atmospheric and dialogue-driven crime story that builds suspense from the very first page. Grace arrives at Auntie Mollie’s hotel to join her Mum and brother and celebrate Christmas.  Mum… Read More

  • Cover of the picture book “Let It Snow!” written by Anne Fine and illustrated by Kerry Hyndman. The illustration shows a squirrel and a hare dressed for winter, looking up at falling snow and holding presents in a snowy landscape. Image used for a Christmas and winter-themed picture book review suitable for EYFS readers.
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    Let It Snow by Anne Fine

    By georgieva.iskra / November 27, 2025

    Let It Snow brings two families – the Squirrels and the Hares caught in a snowstorm to find that friendship can blossom on the grounds of differences. On Christmas Eve,… Read More

  • The cover of The Forever Bear by Lu Fraser and Pippa Curnick — a winter-themed children’s picture book about friendship. Picture book review.
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    The Forever Bear by Lu Fraser

    By georgieva.iskra / November 16, 2025

    A bear story that captures the atmosphere of an old shop and the wish of a boy. It is Harry’s birthday, and he wishes for “a most particular kind of… Read More

  • Book cover of Rosa by Starlight by Hilary McKay, illustrated by Keith Robinson. A middle grade novel about an orphan finding hope in Venice, ideal for KS2 readers and model writing on setting. 34bookstreet.com
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    Rosa by Starlight by Hilary McKay

    By georgieva.iskra / November 2, 2025

    The 11-year-old orphan Rosa experiences magic and brings the streets of Venice to life. Rosa’s parents died in an accident, and an odd couple takes her care – her aunt… Read More

  • Halloween picture book review — Pumpkin Moon by Tim Preston, illustrated by Simon Bartram — a classic children’s story for autumn evenings, featuring glowing orange, green, and black illustrations.
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    Pumpkin Moon by Tim Preston

    By georgieva.iskra / October 24, 2025

    Pumpkin Moon is a story where the everyday meets the supernatural. Four children sit around the table at home, carving pumpkins and making costumes for October 31st – Halloween –… Read More

  • The Storm by Kathy Henderson — a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book that captures the power of nature and family resilience, ideal for KS1, kindergarten, and Grade 1 classrooms.
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    The Storm by Kathy Henderson

    By georgieva.iskra / October 16, 2025

    Jim experiences the power of nature, and as a result, he grows as a person. At the end of the winter, the boy goes outside and talks with the wind… Read More

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