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My favourite summer reads for children
Spirulina and the Pirates (Colour Young Hippo: Mermaid Rock)Spirulina and the Pirates (Colour Young Hippo: Mermaid Rock) by Kelly McKain
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A fun page-turner for 5-7's with a strong female character to inspire girls. Gorgeous illustrations and fun, lively text with plenty of action - Spirulina is the mermaid for the modern age!
Can You Catch a Mermaid?Can You Catch a Mermaid? by Jane Ray
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Beautiful illustrations and thoughtful, gentle text - wonderful colours.
The Big Mix Up (Colour Young Hippo: Buster Gutt the Pirate)The Big Mix Up (Colour Young Hippo: Buster Gutt the Pirate) by Kaye Umansky
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Rollicking tale of a very greedy pirate - lots of fun with lovely colour pictures.
Nico's OctopusNico's Octopus by Caroline Pitcher
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Fun story of octopus rescue with a strong sense of place and lots of information
The Silver BeadThe Silver Bead by Helen Dunmore
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A Katie and Zillah story dealing with serious illness in childhood and issues of girls' friendships. Set on a Cornish farm.