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20th August 2017 Monthly Magnificent Books

“Little Blue Truck” – Alice Schertle & Jill McElmurry

Normally I like to choose books with deep and complex messages. The “Little Blue Truck” is simpler than this, much simpler. An yet it is, by far, our most read book. Read more

17th July 2017 Monthly Magnificent Books

“The GoodFather” by Lee Price, Magnificent Book review

The real beauty is that it reads exactly like he’s sitting in the pub with you, few pints deep, and you've said “tell me everything” so he hasn’t stopped talking since. Read more

12th March 2017 Monthly Magnificent Books

“Betty and the Yeti” by Ella Burfoot – Monthly Magnificent Read

Pretty simple message "Don't be a dick" Read more

7th February 2017 Monthly Magnificent Books

“Rosie Revere, Engineer” -Andrea Beaty, Magnificent Read

A positive and inspiration read for young girls and a universal truth about resilience. Read more

15th January 2017 Monthly Magnificent Books

“The Giving Tree” – by Shel Silverstein, Monthly Magnificent Read – January 2017

Did I just learn the secret to true happiness from this book? Read more

15th December 2016 Monthly Magnificent Books

“and Tango Makes Three” – Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell – Monthly Magnificent Books

The subject of gay rights is dealt with in such a natural and heart warming way. The emphasis is on familial love and similarities as opposed to differences. Read more

29th November 2016 Monthly Magnificent Books

“The places you’ll go” – Dr Seuss – Monthly Magnificent Books

I know that the British audience aren't as familiar with Dr. Seuss as the Americans but this is an uplifting, and yet realistic, journey through life. Read more

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