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Countdown to the Moon Landing – Library Girl and Book Boy reviews The Spacesuit!

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the first moon walk this week, Library Girl and Book Boy just posted a great review for The Spacesuit by Alison Donald with illustrations by Ariel Landy: ‘Ever since I heard about this book, I had been desperate to read it. It’s based on the true story of seamstress, Eleanor Foraker, who worked sewing bras and nappies for Playtex before being approached to precision… Read More »Countdown to the Moon Landing – Library Girl and Book Boy reviews The Spacesuit!

Library Girl and Book Boy celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a review of Teachers on Pluto!

Library Girl and Book Boy has recently reviewed some new space-themed books including Teachers on Pluto by Lou Treleaven which was published in March 2019: ‘With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing being celebrated this July, I’m seizing the opportunity to share all of the fantastic Space-themed books I’ve been enjoying recently.’ ‘This is the third book in the ‘Pen-pals on Pluto’ series and would be perfect for people… Read More »Library Girl and Book Boy celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a review of Teachers on Pluto!

‘This Stone Age read rocks!’ Library Girl and Book Boy reviews Game of Stones

Library Girl and Book Boy recently gave an enthusiastic review of Game of Stones by Rebecca Lisle and amusingly illustrated by Richard Watson: ‘A really entertaining Stone Age romp – it’s one that my own boys have come back to over and over. They love the clever word play in the names of the games and the humorous illustrations. Pod’s inventiveness certainly appeals to my oldest son, who is very taken… Read More »‘This Stone Age read rocks!’ Library Girl and Book Boy reviews Game of Stones

‘Got a lot of giggles from my boys’ Library Girl and Book Boy enjoys hamster mayhem!

Library Girl and Book Boy has just posted a wonderful review of Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks as part of its Pet Pandemonium blog: ‘This story is heaps of fun and got a lot of giggles from my boys when we were reading it. I think any worn-out parent will be able to sympathise with poor Aunt Fluff and that most young children will… Read More »‘Got a lot of giggles from my boys’ Library Girl and Book Boy enjoys hamster mayhem!