Book Review Blog
Please find below, my book reviews for ebooks and audiobooks that I have received from Netgalley, The Pigeonhole, Edelweiss and BookSirens, in exchange for honest reviews:
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Book Reviews:
My Recommendation - 5 Stars
Wow, Neil has done it again, and has given us another masterpiece! I absolutely loved this Scottish crime thriller/police procedural. It is absolutely amazing!
Little Affi Smith has been through a lot in her life, and she continues to encounter bad experiences, with bad people, even with the good guys helping her. Will she be able to overcome this cycle, and have a happy ending?
Max Craigie, Janie Calder and Ross Fraser are back, investigating Affi's case. I really love this team when they work together, as they are so funny, especially Ross. He has me laughing out loud a lot. I love all three of them.
With trafficking, dirty cops, and brothels, the book is full of drama and action, being fast paced and addictive. If you love books by MW Craven, or if you love police procedurals like Line of Duty, then you will love this book! It is fantastic, and I highly recommend it. I also highly recommend Neil's other books in this series, which are all superb!
Also, if you get the chance to listen to Neil's books in audio version, then go for it, as they are amazing, especially the parts where the narrator is doing the voice of Ross Fraser! The narrator is perfect for these books.
I hope this series of books gets made into a TV series, it is that good. And, I can't wait for the next book!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley, for a copy of this book.
My Recommendation - 5 Stars
I absolutely love Angela Marsons' Kim Stone police procedural books, and I have read nearly all of them, so I was super excited to get this one!
This is book 18 in this awesome series, and here we have a story about Detective Kim Stone, and her team of detectives - Bryant, Stacy and Penn, as well as pathologist and friend, Keats. I love this team, which are like a family to me, and I feel like I know them so well. I am always excited to meet up with them again in every book. I also love to hear about Kim's dog Barney, and Kim's home life, with her love of motorbikes.
The first case that Kim and her team are working on in this book starts off with a female psychic medium, who is found stabbed to death in a graveyard near a church. Later, a man is also found dead, and Kim and the team need to get their thinking caps on to find out who could have done this.
I really enjoyed the spiritual aspect of this book, and I found it very interesting to hear different perspectives about it.
This is a fantastic police/crime thriller, which I adored, and thoroughly enjoyed reading. It was fast paced, and full of action, tension, suspense, mystery and twists, which I loved. I also loved to hear about the characters personal lives, and their interactions with each other.
What I really want to know, after all this time, is why a TV production company have not yet called Angela to get this wonderful series on our TV screens? Hopefully this is something that will happen, as Kim needs to be on the big screen! People who don't read books are missing out on our wonderful Kim and her team!
I highly recommend this book, and all the other books in this amazing series, which you will love and adore. If you haven't yet picked up an Angela Marsons book, then please do so, as you are in for a huge treat!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
My Recommendation - 5 stars
I was so excited to get this crime thriller/police procedural book by Karin Slaughter, as she is one of my favourite authors, and I have read nearly all of her books and loved them. I loved this book too!
We are back again with our beloved Will, Sara, Faith and Amanda, where they are helping to solve a lot of cases that started years ago, and are still going on today. The cases are about violent rapes and sometimes deaths, that have occurred. They are linked to Sara's rape from fifteen years ago, and she sets out to find out how and why.
I love Will and Sara, and how they are romantically together, as well as how they work together. Adding in their dogs, Sara's family, Amanda, Faith and Faith's children, we are not only given a book about crime, but we also see medicine, family liaisons, friendships and love too. So, this is a book that has everything. It is fast paced, full of tension, mystery, secrets and suspense, and it will keep you hooked and engrossed until the end.
I really loved reading this book all weekend, and I enjoyed it very much. I was so thrilled to be able to read this book, and I highly recommend it. All Karin Slaughter fans will love it, especially as Will Trent is now on a TV Show, so he is more popular now. I have watched the first 3 episodes of the TV Show, and I highly recommend that too. I love Karin and all of her work, and I can't wait for her next book and the next episodes of Will Trent on TV!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
My Recommendation - 5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Wow, what can I say? I absolutely loved and adored this sweet, funny, cute, heartwarming, uplifting and delightful book! It is like a rainbow of mesmerising and inspiring energies caught up in words, which left me feeling happy, joyful, relaxed and uplifted, with a warm feeling in my heart. It was just pure bliss! It was so good that I read it all in one go as soon as I got it, because it just hooked me in, and then I couldn't put it down. I laughed out loud so much at the hilarious writing in the book. It is the funniest book I have ever read.
The story is about Meredith, who is nearly fifty years old, and is looking for a change in her life. On impulse, she buys a lighthouse in Cornwall with savings she inherited, which brings her more than she ever thought she could have. When she moves to her new local area, there are a few people who are not happy to see her, as well as lovely people who welcome and befriend her. One of these, a man called Clem, earns a special place in her heart after they form a wonderful friendship. Of course, there are a few rocky patches with Clem, getting the lighthouse up and running, and with the local villagers, but Meredith powers through, and tries to achieve her goals. There can't be a rainbow without a little bit of a storm, after all.
This is a really wonderful and amazing book, which has a fantastic catchy name, a beautiful vibrant cover, and a magical story set in a lovely place. What more could you want in a book? If you are looking for an easy to read romantic book which will fill you with sunshine and a warm glow, then this is the book for you! This is easily the best book I have read this year! Highly recommended! 🌈
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
My Recommendation: 5 Stars
I absolutely loved this women's fiction/romance book, which was just amazing, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The story is about a woman called Felicity who goes back to her hometown Lemmon Cove through her work, to try to convince the residents there to give up their local magic three hundred year old tree, so that her work bosses can use the land for property development. When she gets there, however, she meets her childhood sweetheart Ryan from fifteen years earlier, and the lovely local residents, who are all surrounding the tree to protect it. The tree is a wishing tree, and many people love and adore the tree, so they don't want it to be removed. Felicity gets close to Ryan, the residents and the tree, so she is unable to do her job. However, she doesn't tell Ryan about her job at first, so it all gets a bit messy when he finds out why she is really there. Will he be able to forgive her?
I really loved this story, especially the part about the tree, as I love trees and I feel a special connection with them. This book is so magical, special, heartwarming and uplifting, and I recommend it highly! I have read a lot of Jaimie's books, and they have all been amazing!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book..
My Recommendation - 4 stars
I loved this historical World War Two novel, which was so interesting and enjoyable. The book is set mainly in France, and we see the lives of Kasia, Elodie and Hugo, and how they come together to help people get through the war. The three of them have had hard lives, where they have lost loved ones, so they are grieving, but they are strong people who work together to bring light to others.
The book is exciting, thrilling, engrossing, heartbreaking, heartwarming and full of suspense. It will draw you in and keep you on edge, until the very last page.
The narrator of the book is amazing, and she did a great job.
I recommend this book highly!
I really like reading books like this, as they are eye opening, and they help me to appreciate my own life more, the people in my life, and all the things that I have.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
My Recommendation - 4 stars
I really enjoyed this psychological thriller, and the narrator was fantastic.
The story is about a woman called Eve and her family, and how the relationship with her Mum has been since she was a little girl. It is full of secrets and twists, which surprised me, especially the big reveal, which I hadn't guessed! This is the type of book where you just have to read on to find out what happens next, and then you get a big shock. Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
My Recommendation - 5 Stars
Wow, this is a really amazing and touching book, which I absolutely loved!
The narrator of the book was fantastic, and she had a beautiful voice.
I loved the story of Julia, and although her life was heartbreaking, it was also inspirational, and she was so brave and strong. The book starts off in 1940, in Ukraine, and we are shown Julia as she travels to Germany, Italy, Australia and America.
This is actually based on a true story, and I found it fascinating, emotional, heart wrenching and heartwarming.
I recommend this book very highly, as it is really wonderful!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is an amazing, heartwarming, emotional and sweet children's Christmas book, which would make a perfect gift for any child at this time of the year.
My daughter and I absolutely loved it, and my daughter said that we have to give the book 5 stars! She enjoyed it as her bed time story last night.
The book has really beautiful graphics, and easy to read text.
The story is about a little girl called Sarah who is living at home with her Mum, and over the Christmas season they do a lot of things together and they are close. Sarah has five wishes for Santa, but she can't tell her Mum what they are. When the big day comes, will Sarah get all five of her wishes granted?
This is a wonderful book which has great lessons, one of them being that it is not always material gifts that children want for Christmas. Sometimes it is the simple things in life that are the best gift for them, or the presence of a precious family member.
My daughter and I recommend this book highly, and we both give it a well deserved 5 stars!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
My recommendation - 5 stars
Wow, I really adored this wonderful Christmas romance, which was just heartwarming and amazing!
Lucy goes to snowy Scotland to try and get a business deal from Ross Miller, and what she finds is just beautiful. She finds a gorgeous family who are celebrating Christmas in every way possible. The Miller family have all joined together for Christmas, and with them comes the usual family dramas, but also a lot of love, emotional outpourings, and togetherness.
Ross, along with Alice and Clemmie have a big part in the story, and we see their own stories too. They, along with their Mum and Dad, are just all so sweet and loveable. The best character in the story, however, is the wonderful Nanna Jean. She is the best character I have ever read in a story. She is just so adorable and sweet, and so kind and loving. I loved her!
Lucy is so lucky to have been put in with the Miller family, and she has a lovely time with them. As she has no family of her own, she is so grateful to be cared about, and have these beautiful people around her.
I loved this book so much, and it is one of my favourite books of 2022! I highly recommend it, as it warmed my heart on a cold winter's day, and it brought a big smile to my face.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
My recommendation - 4 stars
I enjoyed this funny Christmas romance, and I laughed a lot during it.
Gwen is the main character in this cosy story. After being cheated on, thrown out of her house and having a problem with her job, she is feeling down in the dumps. She goes back home to her family for Christmas, to heal her heart and try and find some fun. It doesn't go quite as she has planned, and of course, chaos follows her. But as the story unfolds, happiness awaits her. Just how long will it take for her to find it?
Gwen has a neighbour called Dev, who is a childhood friend. He helps her, and they have a fun friendship together. Will they be able to have more than this?
This is a light hearted, yet emotional, funny story, with lovely characters, which will have you laughing and crying at the same time. Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
My recommendation - 5 stars
I absolutely loved this Christmas read, and I think it is one of my favourite Christmas books of this year.
Krys and her boyfriend have hired a beautiful house for a few weeks, before Christmas. On their way there, disaster strikes, and a lovely man called Max comes to their rescue, by helping them and offering that they stay with him for an overnight, as they are not able to get to the holiday house. Afterwards, the boyfriend, Brett, goes to London for work, and Krys is left alone, so she soon gets to work helping around the village, and chatting to everyone. Max keeps appearing beside her, and Brett has still not come back. Krys is an expert in Christmas, and she is known as Mrs Christmas, so she becomes quite popular with the locals, and she helps to raise the Christmas cheer for everyone. What will happen between her and Max?
This is a wonderful Christmas book, which is easy to read, and it is full of love, Christmas sparkles, romance, and joy. If you are looking for a Christmas book to read, then this is the one for you! You won't be disappointed.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is such a fun, Christmas romance, which I really enjoyed, after I was drawn in by the beautiful cover.
Izzy is the main character in this cosy, feel-good story. She has inherited a castle in bonny Scotland, from her great uncle, and when she goes to the castle, she isn't expecting to find a gorgeous, hunky man there, but that is what she finds. At first, she is annoyed that he is there, then she finds out that her Mum has let him live there temporarily. She eventually warms to him, and they become friends.
The other characters in this story are lovely, and I enjoyed reading about them, as well as the gorgeous scenery, the castle, and all the yummy food and Christmas delights.
I also listened to some of this book by audiobook, and I enjoyed the Scottish accents. I am Scottish myself, so it was easier for me to listen to the Scottish accents.
I highly recommend this book, and the audiobook, which are both amazing, and I look forward to reading more books by this author!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
The Italian Daughter (The Lost Daughters Book 1) by Soraya Lane. Narrated by Zoe Mills
My Recommendation - 5 stars
Wow, I was really touched by this amazing book, which is so heartwarming and moving. It is one of my favourite books of this year! I just loved it so much!
Lily, who is a winemaker and who lives in the UK, gets a parcel from her grandmother, which contains information about what happened to her in her past. Lily goes to Italy to make wine, and there she meets Antonio, who she gets close to. He helps her find out what happened to her Grandmother. I really enjoyed this part of the story.
We are also told about a timeline in the past, starting in 1945, where a young girl called Estee, who is a ballerina in Italy, falls for a young boy called Felix, but they have to be separated, as he is promised to another girl. Estee joins a well known ballet company, and performs for them for years, although she always misses Felix, and she always feels like something is missing from her life. Eventually, her and Felix are reunited, but problems occur, and misunderstandings are present. Will they be able to finally get together and have their happy ending? This was my favourite part of the story. I really loved Estee, and I felt connected to her.
The audiobook narrator Zoe did a marvellous job with this book. Her voice was perfect, and her work was outstanding.
I really loved this book a lot, and I highly recommend it. I really is so amazing, and wonderful, and it gave me all the feels. It was just so emotional, and so uplifting. It was perfect, and I can't fault it at all. I am sure this book will go on to be a best seller.
Many thanks to the author/narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
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The Girl with the Yellow Star by Natalie Meg Evans Narrated by Amalia Vitale
My Recommendation - 5 stars
I really adored this book, it was just so amazing! It is a historical fiction book, set in England in 1943 to begin with.
Gwenna is a lovely lady, who takes in a little Jewish refugee girl called Lotti, after her mother is killed. Lotti is such a sweet, gentle, sensitive and amazing child, and I really loved her a lot. I loved Gwenna too, and also Max, who is a German prisoner of war who comes to work on Gwenna's farm. Together, the three of them work well together, and I really loved getting to know them and learning all about their lives.
I found this a really sweet story, although it was also heartbreaking at times, and emotional.
The audiobook narrator was perfect for the story, and she did a great job. I loved her voice, and I could listen to her all day long.
This is a wonderful book, which I recommend highly! If you love Kristin Hannah's books, you will love this one too!
Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
I enjoyed this women's fiction book, which is about a woman called Charlotte who is on a quest to have a baby. At first, she is trying to have a baby with her boyfriend of ten years, but they split up, and she meets another man, who she finally has a baby with. But all is not what it seems, as she soon gets a big shock when she finds out exactly who this man is. Later in the book, once her baby is born, she has to make some difficult decisions regarding his health, and her friendships.
I found this story very interesting, although there were a few times when I thought that some of the situations seemed a bit unbelievable. However, it was still a good book, and I really enjoyed listening to it. The audiobook narrator was great, and she did a good job. Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
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Christmas in the Little Irish Village by Michelle Vernal. Narrated by Jessica Regan
My Recommendation - 5 stars
This book is such a Christmas treat, which will fill you up with love, happiness, cheer, delight and joy, as it warms your heart on a cold winter's day. If you love Christmas books set in Ireland, with a wonderful audiobook narrator who portrays a fantastic Irish accent, then this is the book for you!
Shannon is sad after a breakup, and so she goes back to Ireland to see her family. While she is there, she has a good time with her family and friends, and she also meets an American man called James, who she bonds well with. This is a lovely story, with beautiful scenery and gorgeous characters. With hot chocolate, twinkling lights, Christmas decorations and goodies galore, this delightful book will entertain you and fill you with light this winter season.
I really loved and adored this book, and it really cheered me up, as it is uplifting and full of humour. I recommend it highly. If there is one book you have to buy this Christmas, then this is the one! You won't be disappointed!
Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
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The Ex-Wives by Jenna Kernan. Narrated by Stephanie Cannon
My Recommendation - 5 stars
I loved this psychological thriller, which is about Elena, who is in an abusive marriage with Jackson. She has a daughter called Phoebe, and she thinks she has a perfect life because she has all the material things she has always dreamed of, but when she finds out what has happened to other women and girls who Jackson has had in his life, she is terrified. She sets out to expose Jackson, but everywhere she turns, there are always people who are protecting him. She must find another way to break free and save herself and Phoebe.
This was a great story, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I also loved the audiobook narrator, who was amazing. Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
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The Water Witch by Jessica Thorne. Narrated by Helen Keeley
My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a wonderful romantic/fantasy/paranormal/mystery story which is set in France, and I really enjoyed it!
Ari is heartbroken as her boyfriend Simon died a few years previously, after breaking up with her in a letter. Now she is in France, and there she meets Rafael, who is the great nephew of Madame du Lac. Madame du Lac thinks that there is a water witch in the region, who has placed a curse there. Ari and Rafael set out to find out as much as they can about this, so that they can try to break the curse. Ari is an archeologist of the oceans, and she is in her glory as she investigates the water witch and the goings on in the area. Her and Rafael get close, and they make a great team.
I found this book really fascinating and enjoyable, and I also loved the audiobook narrator. Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
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Next in Line by Jeffrey Archer
My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is another wonderful and engrossing book from Jeffrey Archer, which I loved. I whizzed through it, as it was fast paced and full of action, which kept me excited and eager to read on.
The story is set in the 1980's, which I found very interesting. William Warwick is a chief police inspector, and, along with his team, he is sent to investigate the Royal Protection Unit who are protecting the Royal Family in England. I found this really fascinating.
There was a lot of things going on in this book, and lots of different plots and stories. Reading this book is much like eating a huge meal that has lots of rich and varied ingredients, which leave a pleasant after taste and a feeling of full satisfaction.
This is a great book which I highly recommend!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
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Love Blooms at Mermaids Point by Sarah Bennett
My Recommendation - 4 stars
I was happy to be back at Mermaid's Point again in this lovely, cute, emotional, feel good story. I really enjoyed the book, and it left me feeling uplifted.
This time, Ivy and Alex's story is at the forefront. Ivy's Mum has passed away, and we are all right behind her as she tries to come to terms with this, as well as some upset from her Dad. Alex comes to help her, and we are then shown how the two of them get on.
It was nice to catch up with all the Mermaid's Point characters again, and I am now excited to read the next book in the series, to see what happens next. Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
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The Daughter-in-Law by Shalini Boland. Narrated by Katie Villa
My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a really enjoyable psychological thriller, which kept me engrossed from the start, and kept me reading fast until the end.
Caroline moves from Australia to England to live with her new husband Seb, and his family, and from there she is confronted with many shocking situations, which annoy her and leave her wondering just what is going on with this family she has been married into.
Everywhere she goes, there seems to be someone out to get her, and she doesn't know who to trust. She wonders why Seb didn't tell her he used to be married before, and that his ex wife is now dead. She is confused to why everyone is keeping secrets from her. Can she trust her husband, her mother in law, and the other family members? Or should she be wary and looking over her shoulder at all times?
I loved this book, especially with the audiobook narrator Katie giving a great performance and keeping the book full of drama, suspense and tension at a wonderful pace. Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
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Believe Me Not by Natalie Chandler
My Recommendation - 4 stars
I really enjoyed this psychological thriller, with the main character of Megan. Megan has mental health problems, and she wakes up in a hospital looking for her baby boy that she knew she had given birth to. Her husband and family tell her that this baby boy doesn't exist. But Megan is determined to prove them wrong.
The book is full of twists and turns, and secrets galore, as we follow Megan around while she tries to get to the bottom of what is going on. Who can she trust? She misses her baby, but where is he? Why is everyone telling her lies?
I loved the audiobook narrator, as she had a nice voice, which suited the story well.
This is a really great thriller, which will keep you engrossed, and wanting to read on to find out what happens next. Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
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The Silence Before Dawn (WW2 Resistance Series Book 1) by Amanda Lees. Narrated by Sofia Zervudachi
My Recommendation - 5 stars
Wow, this is a superb historical fiction book, set in France in 1944, during World War 2. I absolutely loved it, and I really enjoyed it.
Marianne is part of the resistance, and as a secret agent, we are taken on an adventure with her as she goes against Hitler's men, with the help of some friends. We are shown her falling in love with her fiance Jack, and them having to separate, as they both play important roles in the war. Later in the story, Marianne can't trust Jack, as she thinks he is working for the other side, but is he, or is he still on her side? Will brave and strong Marianne be able to survive and fulfil her role?
This story is really fascinating, inspiring, heartbreaking and shocking, and it really kept me engrossed as I listened to the wonderful audiobook narrator telling the story.
I look forward eagerly to the 2nd book in this series, which comes out on the 23rd of November 2022.
I highly recommend this book, it is really amazing!
Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
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The Midwife by Victoria Jenkins. Narrated by Anne-Marie Piazza
My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a psychological thriller, which is about Lauren, who is pregnant. She has a midwife called Jackie, who seems very invested in Lauren's pregnancy. Why is Jackie so interested in her and her baby. Is she all that she seems, or should Lauren be suspicious of her? I liked Lauren, and I was rooting for her and her baby, especially at the end of the book.
I really enjoyed this book, which had a great narrator who kept me focused on the story.
I would like to read more books by this author in the future.
Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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The Night Watch by Neil Lancaster
My Recommendation - 5 stars
I was so happy to get this book, as I have loved Neil's previous two Max Craigie books. This book is a police procedural set in Scotland (the third in the series), with Max Craigie the policeman as the main character. Janie and Ross are his police buddies, and the three of them make a great team. Ross is hilarious, and he made me laugh all the way through. Together, they investigate some murders, and they uncover a lot of secrets.
I really loved this book, and I was kept entertained right until the very end. It was thrilling, suspenseful, engaging, shocking and funny, and it kept me engrossed throughout. I also listened to the audiobook version of the book alongside this ebook, and it was tremendous. The voice actor was superb and he did a great job. Ross' voice is really funny in the audio. I highly recommend both the ebook version and the audiobook version, as both are fantastic!
I said this last year as well: Neil Lancaster is one to watch out for, as he is so talented, and I know that his books will be bestsellers! I love this series so much, and I can't wait for the next book!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
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I'll Always Hold Your Hand by Guido Van Genechten
Pub Date: 13 Apr 2021
My Recommendation – 4 stars
This is a beautiful little children's board book for babies and toddlers, which has cute pictures of baby animals being looked after by their parents, who are showing them how much they care for them and how they will always be there for them. I loved this book, which I read with my daughter. We both loved the baby animals.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Optometrists and What They Do by Liesbet Slegers
Pub Date: 6 Apr 2021
My Recommendation – 5 stars
This is a fantastic book which teaches children what Optometrists do and what will happen when they go for an eye test. The book has lovely illustrations, which are bright and colourful. The writing is very good and is educational, so it would be a good book for a school. Younger children will enjoy looking at the illustrations and older children will also enjoy the in-depth text which holds a lot of knowledge. I really enjoyed this book.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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We Are The Supremes by Zoë Tucker
Pub Date: 5 Jan 2021
My Recommendation – 5 stars
I really enjoyed this children's book which shows how the women from The Supremes formed the group and how they became famous. I found it very interesting and the graphics are beautiful too.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Charles Darwin by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Pub Date: 5 Jan 2021
My Recommendation – 5 stars
I really enjoyed reading this children's picture book about Charles Darwin and how he rose to fame by doing his scientific work. The book is informative and educational and I learned a lot from it. The illustrations in the book are lovely too.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Christmas Wishes by Sue Moorcroft
Pub Date: 12 Nov 2020
My Recommendation – 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book about Hannah and Nico and the children. It was a lovely Christmas story and I enjoyed the settings in England and Sweden. I loved the audiobook narrator, especially when she was narrating the children's voices. She did a very good job. I loved when she had Maria saying "my Dad". That was so cute and it made my heart melt. I highly recommend this book.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a cute little children's board book which shows pictures of baby animals who are learning how to stand up and walk. Sometimes they will fall and that is ok as they will get up again to try once more. All babies and toddlers will love this book. I enjoyed reading it with my daughter.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a very important and special children's book which introduces children to what may happen if their loved one develops dementia. It is a sad story, but it is also heartwarming and has happiness in it. The story is about a little girl whose grandad develops dementia and how she looks after him by showing him love and affection and helping him to remember special things and special days out, such as going to the beach. The writing of the book is very good and the illustrations are beautiful. I loved this book and it really touched my heart as I have a family member who is going through dementia at the moment.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a fantastic children's book about a little lovebird called Rissy who shows her family that she does not wish to receive kisses from them. Rissy feels that there must be something wrong with her due to this, as her family and friends complain about it. However, her Mum tells her that there is nothing wrong with her and that there are other ways for people to show affection to each other. The book explains to children that it is important not to touch someone without their permission and that if someone touches them and they do not like it, they should tell an adult about it right away. I think this is a great book to show children that it is ok if they do not wish to be touched in a certain way and that they are in charge of their body and who can touch it. It shows them that they must respect their bodies and respect other people's bodies too.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a lovely, sweet children's picture book about two female elephants who become best friends and then they get separated for many years. Will they manage to find each other again? I loved this book and I enjoyed the cute elephants, the scenery, the beautiful hand drawn images and the writing.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
I loved this book a lot! The story is about a woman called Cara and a man called Javier, who both join together through their work, to create, record and perform music together. From this, their friendship and bond grow stronger and they spend a lot of time together. Cara has mental health issues due to a physical disability and loss of some of her family and Javier has also lost a family member, so there are a lot of emotional moments in the book and all of this adds depth to the story. The Christmas theme in the book isn't the same as normal Christmas stories that come out at this time of the year, as it was more like a summer adventure story with the Christmas theme coming in more near the end of the book. I really enjoyed the story, the characters and the different destinations in which the book took place. I also enjoyed listening to the audio book narrator, who portrayed the different accents successfully. The netgalley app worked great for me too.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
Wow! This is a fantastic psychological thriller about a woman called Regina who is living as a house mate in a house with some other girls after she has run away from her old life due to some trauma she has experienced. The book really left me guessing until the very end and I was really surprised by the ending, which at first, left me confused until I realised what had happened. Once I realised what was going on, I laughed out loud after I was able to close my mouth from the shock, as it was so clever and it had me fooled. I really loved this book a lot as it had so many twists and turns, was very thrilling and suspenseful and I enjoyed the OCD aspect too, as I love psychology.
The narrator of the audio book is amazing and she was able to have me sitting on the edge of my seat feeling scared, wondering what was going to happen next. I enjoyed using the netgalley app to listen to this book.
I will look into reading the author's other books in the future, as she is very talented! I highly recommend this book and it is now one of my favourite books of this year!
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a great book, which helped me a lot. The book is about a man called Paul who had severe obstructive sleep apnea and how he overcame it. He writes about what sleep apnea is and different ways in which we can help our respiratory system and our breathing in order to overcome it, as well as helping with other problems such as asthma. I have used some of the breathing techniques in the book already and it has helped me with my asthma, so thankyou. I highly recommend this book, which is very useful and has a lot of valuable information in it.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
I loved this book about Prince the musician and how he grew to be a musical star. The illustrations in the book are wonderful. The book has lots of useful information about Prince and life, which is easy to read and which makes it suitable for children, although adults will love it too!
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a good little book to introduce children to mindfulness and different techniques in how to self-soothe, how to cope with anxiety and how to calm down. The animals and illustrations in the book are really cute and fun and my daughter loved them.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a great book about cat behaviour and the reason why cats do certain things. I found it very interesting and I learned a lot from it. I have two cats and I love cats, so I enjoyed this book a lot.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a cute story about Grumpy the Iguana and his friend Green Parrot, who go fishing and catch a red balloon. They are glad they found it, since they know it is not good for it to be in the sea incase it hurts the sea creatures.. They find a new friend who helps them to get back home after they get lost. This is a good book with bright, colourful images and fun characters, which my daughter and I enjoyed.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a lovely little book featuring an Iguana called Grumpy and his friends. Grumpy goes home to his family for the holidays and takes them some little gifts his friend brought him. My daughter and I loved this book. We enjoyed the characters and the beautiful, bright and colourful graphics. I loved the way Grumpy interacted with his family and it was so heartwarming.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a children's book about a group of animal friends who find litter in the area in which they live. Mr Squirrel finds some plastic which he takes to his tree house as he thinks it is treasure. Unfortunately, he has some bother with it and his friends have to help him. All of the friends then set out to solve the issue of trash being in their park. My daughter and I enjoyed the story and the characters and we thought that the illustrations were lovely.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a great little children's book about an elf called Declan and his friends who live in Sugarolly Wood. My daughter and I loved the characters of this book and the beautiful hand drawn illustrations. It is a really fun and magical book.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
I really loved this special and magical Christmas book for children. It is about a little Christmas tree called Calvin who lives in a Christmas tree farm and is waiting to see if he will be picked to become a Christmas tree. Will he get his wish? The story is so beautiful, the characters are really cute and fun and the illustrations are amazing. This is one of the best Christmas books I have read. My daughter and I both loved this heartwarming book very much and we will read it again!
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a very special children's book, which is spiritual and magical. It has really amazing artwork and a beautiful story. The story is about Jonah and Rebecca who have no money to buy the items and food they need to celebrate passover. On Seder night a magician comes to help them celebrate and he brings them all that they need. They have a magical time! I loved this book and I highly recommend it.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This children's book is about a bear called Wallow who does not like the rain. However, a friend comes to him and shows him how rain can be fun and soon they are both outside playing in the rain. My daughter enjoyed this fun story and she liked the characters and the pictures.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a cute little book about a rabbit called Corey who wears an orange cape to school every day. He gets bullied by another animal because of the cape, but soon all the other animals start to wear capes so that Corey feels better. The bully then wants to wear a cape too. This is a lovely story and the book has nice, colourful illustrations. My daughter enjoyed this book.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a fantastic book which shows different animals and plants which appear to be magical. For example, some can make themselves invisible, change colour and shape, light up, make fireworks, be a doctor, walk on water, poison others, stun others, become silent, grow very old, see in the dark, see heat, see ultraviolet light, have exceptional hearing, go through metamorphosis, walk upside down or fly in all different directions. The graphics in the book are outstanding.
I loved this book very much and I highly recommend it. It is a perfect book for an educational establishment.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a really beautiful children's book, which has amazing artwork and a lot of information. It shows a whole range of different animals and how the mommies and daddies work together to give birth to their young and take care of them. My daughter and I loved this book and she thought it was really cute. It would be a fantastic book to have in a nursery or school.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
I loved this fascinating children's book about Halley's Comet. It has a lot of useful educational and historical information in it and the graphics were really beautiful. I highly recommend this magical book. It would make a fantastic addition to any educational establishment or home.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a good children's book about a little dinosaur who finds it hard to pay attention and he is impulsive, so he does things which break rules, without meaning to. He then has to learn how to be more calm and how to concentrate and think about people's feelings, so that he can stop breaking rules. The pictures in the book are very bright and colourful and the dinosaur is cute, so my daughter enjoyed this book.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This book is about a gorilla called Albert who has huge feet which make him feel awkward and different from others. He learns some lessons from his friends and family and eventually he learns to like his feet. This is a cute book which my daughter and I enjoyed.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a really cute children's book about a little boy who is having trouble doing his schoolwork and remembering things. His brain, dressed as a little guy wearing clothes and glasses comes to his side to show him how he can do some brain training to help him remember things and do his school work. I thought the brain was so cute and was such a clever idea. He looked really funny and made the book more fun. I loved the graphics in the book and the writing. It was a great book which my daughter and I really enjoyed.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a great book, which has bright and colourful pictures and small amounts of text, to show children the different people who can help us when we go to the hospital. My daughter loved this book, especially the illustrations and the characters of the book.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a lovely children's book which has beautiful bright and colourful illustrations. I really enjoyed reading this book with my daughter and she loved to see the different lessons that can be done at school, along with the people who help run the school. She also loved the counting aspect of the book and the characters of the book.
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My Recommendation - 3 stars
This book is about a man called Leo, a woman called The Rat and a woman called Claire, who come together in a school setting, to compete for a contest called 'The Grand Jeu'. The story is good and there was a bit of secretive mystery to it, which I liked, but I found it all a bit confusing and it was a bit hard for me to understand everything that was happening. However, the author is a very good writer, who creates really beautiful sentences and the audio narrators are also very good. The cover of the book is beautiful too and that is what drew me to the book. I am sure other readers would enjoy this book.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
Wow, what can I say. This book is really awesome and I loved it very much!
The start of the book started off slow for me, but once it got going, I really enjoyed it and I was very excited to find out who the killer was. I thought I had it worked out before the big reveal near the end, but I was surprised to find out that the killer wasn't who I thought it was. I love it when this happens, just as much as I love it when I have worked out who the killer is. It is so exciting.
I really enjoyed the psychology in the book, which focused on sibling rivalry and graphology. I love learning new things, so this was right up my street. I found it very interesting.
I loved the characters in the book, good and bad, and Angela Marsons, who is one of my favourite authors, described them all so wonderfully that I felt like I was in the book living inside the story with them all. I love Kim, Bryant, Alison, Stacey and Penn and they felt like a big family to me, which I felt a part of. I love the way that Angela makes the characters and the story feel real. I would love to see Angela's books as a TV series. She is so good at showing the characters different emotions and I especially loved the story between Penn and his brother, which was heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. A whole range of emotions is shown throughout the book from different characters and I love how Angela can make me feel these emotions too. I shed a few tears when reading about Penn and his brother, for example. I also love how at the end of each book, Angela ties up all the loose ends and shows us a separate chapter for each character. It helps to complete the book and put things to rest, much like the satisfaction we feel after we have eaten a dinner, pudding and had a big drink. However, this time, in this book, there was a small cliffhanger at the end, where I was excited to see what happened next with Stacey. I will just have to wait until the next book to find out how she reacts to the news!
I highly recommend this fantastic book and I look forward to reading more from Angela in the future!
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
Even though this book is a bit different to the usual books that I read, I enjoyed it. The book is a mixture of mystery, thriller, sci-fi and fantasy and it is set in the future. All of the men on earth have been wiped out by a deadly virus, leaving only females on the planet. Some scientists have been trying to produce the male genome, but this has been stolen and a girl called Athena is called on to help solve the case. I really liked Athena and her journey and I liked the ending of the book.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a wonderful, heartwarming audiobook, which I thoroughly enjoyed. It is perfect for this time of the year, as near the end of the book, it is Christmas time. The book is about a woman called Victoria and a man called Oliver, who pretend they are in a romantic relationship with each other and they go on to become close and have a lovely friendship. I loved the characters of the book, the story and the audiobook narrator too. I loved all of it!
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a wonderful children's book, which is perfect for this time of the year. My daughter loved this book, which we used as a bedtime story for her. She was very excited about it and she loved the story, characters and the beautiful illustrations, which were magical.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
Wow, what a lovely little children's book. I loved it so much, as my favourite musician is John Lennon. The book is all about John's life from when he was young until he died and tells the story about him being in The Beatles and meeting Yoko Ono. I loved the way the story is told in a simple way that is suitable for children and I loved the cute illustrations. I highly recommend this book.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a cute children's book with lovely writing and graphics, in which twins Luke and Lottie go outside to play in the spring time and find a yellow chick which has lost its Mummy. Along with their Daddy, they try to find the chick's Mummy. This is a heartwarming book about the importance of having family around us. My daughter loved this book and at the end of it, we had a big cuddle.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
Wow! This is a really fantastic book with amazing illustrations and fun counting opportunities. My daughter really loved this book as she loves bunnies, animals, chocolate and counting. There was a lot of creative detail in this book that it really held her interest for a long time. Normally she gets bored of books easily, but she was engrossed in this one and was counting happily. Every child would love to have this book as a special gift at Easter time and indeed at any time of the year. It was really great and I highly recommend it!
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This book is so cute and my daughter loved it. It has lovely illustrations and simple writing that she could understand easily. The story of the book is about a bear who is looking for a best friend and his Dad tells him to go outside to look for one. As he does so, he finds many different animals who want to help him find a best friend and at the end of the book the bear is surprised by what he finds.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
I love Sherlock Holmes books and films, so I was delighted to read this book and I really loved it. I am a child at heart, so I really enjoyed the way the book was adapted for children. It was really fun to read and I loved the writing, the story, the characters and the illustrations. I grew up reading children's mystery books, such as Nancy Drew and The Famous Five, so this book was right up my street! Thankyou for a great book, which I highly recommend for children and adults!
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a wonderful book, which I loved and highly recommend. It is about a woman called Faye who misses her mum Jeanie and, through a space hopper box, she travels back in time to see her. It is an amazing book which is emotional and heartwarming. It pulled at my heartstrings and I loved the ending, which was unexpected!
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a children's book about a little boy who runs through his house to try and escape The Snark. My daughter found it a little bit scary, but I reassured her that The Snark is not real and not to worry. The Snark is a monster which is created in the minds of little ones, but in reality it is just their fears that creates it and we can soothe the little ones to help them overcome their fears. Some parts of the book were funny, and the lovely colourful illustrations and rhyming words made the book more interesting and fun.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a very useful and valuable audiobook, which helped me a lot. The book is about a man called Paul who had severe obstructive sleep apnea and how he overcame it. He talks about what sleep apnea is and different ways in which we can help our respiratory system and our breathing in order to overcome it, as well as helping with other problems such as asthma etc. I have used some of the breathing techniques in the book already and it has helped me with my asthma, so thankyou. The narration of the audiobook was very good and Paul's voice was very nice and soothing. I highly recommend this audiobook.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a wonderful, fast paced and exciting crime novel which is about an FBI agent called Atlee Pine and her search for her missing twin sister Mercy. I really loved this book and I enjoyed the story about the sister, as well as another story that was running alongside it. This is book 2 in the series and I was able to read it fine without reading book 1. I will be reading book 3 soon and I look forward to it very much!
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a fantastic audiobook about three friends called Mackenzie, Robin and Lily, who have been friends for years, and how they interact with each other and their families. The story reads like a thriller and is very fast paced and exciting, with lot of secrets and twists - it always left me wanting to listen to more. I really enjoyed and loved this book and found it very interesting. I loved the way I didn't know what was going to happen next.. The narrator of the book was very good and did a great job in keeping the book exciting.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a cute little book with lovely illustrations that my daughter and I enjoyed. It is about a girl called Poppy and her panda friend Sam who go on a hunt to try and get advice on how to get to sleep to hibernate for the winter.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a good book about a monster who felt anxious while in different situations and how he coped with it after talking to his family about it. The illustrations of the book were lovely, and overall, this is a useful book to help children with their mental health.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This children's book is about a dinosaur who has no patience and he doesn't understand why he can't have what he wants right away. His parents try to teach him to be more patient and to think about other people's feelings too. My daughter and I enjoyed this book and I think it helped her to understand patience a bit more. The graphics in the book were very realistic and my daughter could understand how the dinosaur felt by looking at the graphics.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
I really loved this Sherlock Holmes book, which is designed for children. It is easy to read and it has cute illustrations which really bring the story to life. I enjoyed the mystery of the book and the characters. I look forward to reading more of the children's Sherlock books as they are really fun!
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a really beautiful and stunning book about fairies, which was written by an explorer for her niece. The book is wonderfully illustrated and has detailed writing about all different types of fairies, where they live, how they survive and how they interact with plants, animals and their environment.
I loved this book and I learned a lot from it. I highly recommend it and I will read it again with my daughter.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a great book with beautiful illustrations of nature and animals, which are accompanied by poetic spells, which together bring a dance of creativity that allows the reader to feel warmhearted, joyful and connected to nature and all that is. I highly recommend this beautiful piece of art.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
I absolutely loved this beautiful book. It is a very special book, much like a treasure trove of goodies. Each time I looked at one of the beautiful photographs of a place in Japan, I felt such peace, joy and happiness. It is the perfect book to read if you wish to travel around Japan, since it shows lots of different places and travel information. However, it is also a good book to read if you are just interested in finding out what Japan is like. I highly recommend this wonderful book. It is both a practical book and a fantastic high energy piece of art and creativity.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
I really enjoyed this audiobook by Kara Goldin, which was about her business path to success and also about her home life. It was very inspirational and I loved the way in which she could juggle all of her family life and home life with her business life. I loved her strength and her great ideas for creativity and expansion. This book inspired me to work more on my business too and reminded me that I can be strong and do anything I put my mind to.
The narration of the book was very good and Kara has a lovely voice which is a joy to listen to.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is an amazing book for children and adults, about the life cycle of Monarch butterflies and how they live. It is an educational book which shows how a Monarch starts as an egg, grows into a caterpillar, then to a butterfly and where it will go, what plants it likes to eat and much more. I really loved this book so much as I love butterflies and I learned a lot about them that I didn't already know. The illustrations in the book are outstanding and really beautiful and it is a book that I would love to read again and again. This would be a fantastic book to have in a classroom.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a really beautiful and special children's book, with rhyming words and pretty graphics that show the way animals and humans have different ways to show that we love each other. My daughter loved this book and we had a lot of fun with it.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a very interesting and educational book for children, which is about racing driver Ayrton Senna and his life from when he was born until he died. My daughter and I read this book together and she enjoyed looking at the pictures while I was telling her about Ayrton and his achievements. This would be a good book for a school classroom.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a bizarre, yet fun, children's book about Jazz Fly and his friends, who go on Captain Cockroach's jazzy cruise ship and have a fun adventure while playing their musical instruments. My daughter and I liked this book, especially the beautiful, bright graphics and the fact that we got to learn a lot of French and Spanish words.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a lovely little children's book about a girl called Piperlicious who, along with her animal friends, goes on a mission to find a treasure that a fairy gave to Mimi. The treasure is a formula which helps plants to grow and Mimi needs it for her vegetable garden. My daughter and I enjoyed the beautiful graphics in the book and the cute animals.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a cute little book about a family who go on a moose hunt. My daughter loved the counting in the book, the little boy and the nature scenes. The illustrations are nice and it is a fun book that all young children will enjoy.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is an educational children's book which has a lot of colourful graphics in it that show a fascinating journey around the world. The journey shows the wonders of the world's cities and landmarks going through 60 countries. This is a fun book which my daughter and I enjoyed reading together.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a good children's book about a monster who is in a little boy's basement. The monster asks the little boy to go to his home to meet another monster and the boy goes there, not knowing what he is going to find there. However, he is pleased with the final outcome. The book is fun and suspenseful and my daughter and I enjoyed it.
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My Recommendation - 4 stars
This is a lovely book which is inspiring and uplifting. It is about a community where the people are feeling sad until some beautiful music starts playing from an upstairs window. The music helps everyone to feel better and it brings them happiness and joy. One day, the music stops and the people try to find out why. My daughter and I enjoyed this book, with it's lovely story and beautiful graphics.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a lovely little children's book which is designed to boost children's confidence and show them that they all have their own unique talents, gifts and skills that make them special.
The story of the book is about Katarina the woodland fairy who helps a little girl called Evelyn by taking her on a journey of self discovery and showing her what special gifts she has.
This is a magical book that both my daughter and I enjoyed very much. We loved the beautiful graphics in the book, which were bright and colourful.
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Mindful Moves - Kid-Friendly Yoga and Peaceful Activities for a Happy, Healthy You by Nicole Cardoza
My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is an amazing children's book that shows children how to practice mindfulness, yoga, breathing exercises, visualisation, stress relief and much more. The book is fun, easy to read and it is very bright and colourful, which children will love. The exercises in the book are awesome. My daughter and I loved this book and I highly recommend it!
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a really fantastic educational book for children and adults. It is all about forests, animals who live in forests, deforestation and different ways in which we can tackle deforestation, to save the trees and the planet from destruction.
At the beginning of the book we learn about different types of forests around the world and how they affect people, animals and places; this is very interesting. We then learn about the causes, effects and solutions to deforestation and how we, the readers around the world, can help and make a difference in order to help our planet and all who live on it.
I really loved this book and learned a lot from it. It is a book that every person in the world should read! It is amazing and it has really beautiful graphics in it too. It is a book that has a lot of knowledge and information in it, but it is easy to read. I highly recommend this book.
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My Recommendation - 5 stars
This is a lovely self-help book in which the author gives 75 mantras that we can use in our lives, to help bring about creativity, strength, love, peace, joy, positivity, confidence and much more. I really enjoyed this book and it helped me to feel more empowered and confident. The book also has lovely graphics, which are inspiring.
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