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Review: The Butterflies of Meadow Hill Manor
Boom Buddy mum and daughter - Lisa and Abby - share their review of Stefanie Parks' debut novel, The Butterflies of Meadow Hill Manor.
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Alternative Christmas Gifts for Reluctant Readers
Recently, a parent asked me for some ideas for Christmas ‘book’ gifts that might help their child (who never picks up a book by choice).
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Spooky stories for reluctant readers
Are you looking for a great book to encourage your child’s love of reading this spooky season? Clare C-Saunders is a local author who...
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Navigating School Through Books
September tends to be a time of new experiences. Whilst these new experiences can be exciting, they can also feel overwhelming and daunting
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Review: Adventures for Kids by Saul and Henry Taylor
The heart of the book is pure adventure and it encourages kids to explore what nature has to offer.
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Book Reviews: 2nd Chapter, Matlock, recommend fantasy books for all ages
Fantasy is the base for all literature – from the original campfire tales, through Shelley and Dickens to Sarah J. Maas and her myriad of...
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Derby Children's Picture Book Award
Here is a brief introduction to the three shortlisted books and the book that was highly commended, by a team of Derby teachers in 2024.
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Book Reviews: Boom Buddies
We invited our Boom Buddy Families to share a favourite book with the rest of our Boom community. Here are their picks!
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Book Recommendations: December 2024
Written by Sophie Jarvis at Scarthin Books of Cromford Sophie is a member of both the bookshop and cafe team at Scarthin Books and is an...
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Adult's Book Review: Verity by Colleen Hoover
Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling author who’s offered the opportunity of a lifetime in this adult psychological thriller by Colleen Hoover.
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Zoe George
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Five Books to Fight those First Day Fears
Is your little one worried about starting school or nursery this year? These fab children's books are the perfect way to introduce school
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Ella Fothergill
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Children's Book Review: Mr Gumpy’s Outing by John Burningham
Ella reviews this award-winning children's book whose gently-coloured pictures and rhythmic writing makes for a sweet, calm bedtime read.
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Ella Fothergill
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Children's Book Review: Rules of Summer by Shaun Tan
Shaun Tan’s In the Rules of Summer transports us into a whimsical, imaginary world of two brothers during their summer holiday.
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Ella Fothergill
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Children's Book Review: The Chocolate Tree: A Mayan Folktale by Linda Lowery & Richard Keep
"This is a folktale about how chocolate came to all of us on Earth. It begins nearly 1,000 years ago in a rainforest in Mexico."
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Ella Fothergill
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Children's Book Review: Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai
Ella reviews Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai, about a young girl forced to flee Saigon during the Vietnam War and move to America.
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Ella Fothergill
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Children's Book Review: Mary by Sophie Cartmell
Ella reviews Mary by local author Sophie Cartmell, featuring local illustrator Duck & Peach
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Ella Fothergill
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Children's Book Review: Flotsam By David Wiesner
Age: 5+ On a family trip to the beach, an inquisitive, young boy comes equipped with his bucket, magnifying glass and microscope. You...
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Ella Fothergill
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Children's Book Review: Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper
Age: 3+ A duck, a cat and a squirrel make pumpkin soup every night in their old, white cabin in the woods. They each have a specific job;...
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Ella Fothergill
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Children's Book Review: A Spoonful of Murder by Robin Stevens
Ages: 9+ Shortlisted in the National Book Awards 2018 (children’s category), Robin Stevens’ novel is a fantastic introduction into the...
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Ella Fothergill
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Children's Book Review: Wolf Child by Susan Gates and Liz Pichon
Age: 4+ In their creative and funny picture book, Susan Gates and Liz Pichon offer a hilarious twist on the well-known werewolf story. In...
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Boom Blog
What's On: February Half Term 2025
Here's everything you need to know to keep your little ones busy during half term! Let's keep everything crossed for some blue skies!


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Establishing Healthy Sleep Routines with Your Child
If you're a sleep-deprived parent, you're not alone. Establishing a healthy sleep routine can make a world of difference.


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First Acts Revealed for Gloworm Festival 2025!
Gloworm Festival is thrilled to announce its return to Thoresby Park for 2025, marking five incredible years at this much-loved location.
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