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‘The message I believe to be in this book is no matter what you look like, be yourself.’ Lou Treleaven’s, Turns Out I’m An Alien, turns into a must-read

Julia, a Year 6 pupil, from Ospringe Church of England Primary School in Faversham, has reviewed Lou Treleaven‘s, Turns Out I’m An Alien, illustrated by James Lancett: What is the book about? ‘This book is about a normal (or so he thinks) alien. But that’s all new to him too. Less than 48 hours ago, Jasper thinks he is a normal boy who has green hair.’ Can you tell me about the… Read More »‘The message I believe to be in this book is no matter what you look like, be yourself.’ Lou Treleaven’s, Turns Out I’m An Alien, turns into a must-read

‘Perfect for young readers but equally fascinating for adults.’ The Spacesuit shoots for the stars for Madge Eekal Reviews

Zoe at Madge Eekal Reviews has reviewed Alison Donald’s out-of-this-world picture book, The Spacesuit, with illustrations by Ariel Landy: Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first moon walk in 1969, The Spacesuit is a fascinating insight into the true story of the design of the suit worn by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Presented as a picture book, it’s perfect for young readers but equally fascinating for adults. For example, did… Read More »‘Perfect for young readers but equally fascinating for adults.’ The Spacesuit shoots for the stars for Madge Eekal Reviews

‘This book caught my attention straight away, especially because it wasn’t like any other space book I had read before.’ Books For Topics finds a picture book that is SPACESUITED to her.

Alison at BooksForTopics has found a picture book which is SUITED to her, The Spacesuit, written by Alison Donald with illustrations by Ariel Landy: What a wonderful and uplifting read! As somebody who loves teaching about space, this book caught my attention straight away, especially because it wasn’t like any other space book I had read before. This picture book was inspired by Eleanor ‘Ellie’ Foraker, a talented seamstress who… Read More »‘This book caught my attention straight away, especially because it wasn’t like any other space book I had read before.’ Books For Topics finds a picture book that is SPACESUITED to her.

‘A fascinating glimpse at a woman behind the success of the first moon landing.’ Waking Brain Cells reviews Alison Donald’s Supersonic Picture Book

Tasha at Waking Brain Cells has written an out-of-this-world review of Alison Donald‘s non-fiction picture book, The Spacesuit: This nonfiction picture book tells the very interesting story of how the spacesuits for the moon landing were invented and designed. The interplay of engineers and seamstresses where everyone’s ideas were valid is an important piece. The focus on comfort as well as functionality made their suit the winner as well as… Read More »‘A fascinating glimpse at a woman behind the success of the first moon landing.’ Waking Brain Cells reviews Alison Donald’s Supersonic Picture Book