TOP SPRING M U ST READ
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From love and loss to a technology guide for budding inventors, a rediscovered Paddington and a history tour of great world cities, here's our pick of great spring reads
WE ARE FAMILY by Lucy Reynolds Illustrated by Jenna Herman DOODLE S & SCRIBBLE S , £12 .99
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he latest book from a recently arrived publishing house set up by two Oxford graduates, Lucy Reynolds and Jenna Herman, this hardback brings together their specialisms in poetry and fine art. We Are Family explores the diverse nature of families. While very young children will be captivated by the lovely illustrations and poetic narrative with messages of inclusivity, older readers will be absorbed by the accompanying nature notes about how different animals live and raise their broods.
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Love is... by Lily Murray Illustrated by Sarah Maycoc k BIG PIC TURE P RE SS , £14.9 9
This is a follow-on to Lily Murray's Sometimes I Feel... – which was shortlisted for an ALCS Award. You will find the same lyrical prose style to engage very young readers, and with powerful messages about looking out for each other and the strength that love brings to our lives and relationships. This, plus mesmerising wildlife illustrations by Sarah Maycock, makes it a book to return to for comfort and reassurance.
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