Jane Sandell

Children's book specialist. Wordmonger. Sea-lover. Hopeful traveller and aspiring writer.

[Jane Sandell @SeasideReader]

I've never been a unicorn girl but these ones might make me change my mind! There may be too many in the end but they're beautifully drawn and described by #NicolaSlater and #LouPeacock. It seems you can have too much of a good thing, but maybe one unicorn is okay @NosyCrow

[Jane Sandell @SeasideReader]

From @NosyCrow comes this sturdy little board book featuring Arctic and Antarctic animals, an excellent choice for the coming northern hemisphere winter. #GuilhermeKarsten's creatures are full of life and can be moved around with the sliders.

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Such fun to have the mouse and the bear back, this time for a spooky Hallowe'en special. I love the attitude that #RossCollins' mouse shows as well as the bear's long-suffering. The illustrations are dynamic, full of movement and expression. And the rhyming text is fun @NosyCrow

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A lovely general overview of the Victorian period by #EmmaSYoung and #OliviaBoutrou. Published by @NosyCrow in association with @nationaltrust - making it rather England-centric. But engaging, factually interesting and with an appealing pastel palette.

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Keith Gray is an extraordinary writer, powerful and emotional. Seemingly effortlessly he has produced another darkly engaging novel for @BarringtonStoke. The story is difficult and simple, shot through with odd moments of hope. Only at the end do you realise how profound it is.

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From @NosyCrow and @nationaltrust comes a selection of books celebrating the #BayeuxTapestry's visit to England @javi_decastro #MartinHoward #NinaChakrabarti #LibbyWalden #LivierLatyk

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From the ever-reliable @NosyCrow comes a reprint of this fascinating book about homes through history and the way people live in them. Written by #GoldieHawk and illustrated by #SarahGibb and produced in collaboration with @nationaltrust it's full of detail and colour.

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For one young rabbit carrots cause great uncertainty. They're too noisy for a start. But little rabbit decides to research them at the library and makes a very interesting discovery - and some tasty soup. It turns out that carrots are great @GreystoneKids #RobinMitchellCranfield

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New kids on the block are #MessyPress. Founded in New Zealand by Londoners #AdamThompson and #EricaHarrison, the publisher made waves at Bologna. This lovely-to-touch board book is one one of 7 publishing in the UK this year. I'm looking forward to next year's Jane Austen title.

[Jane Sandell @SeasideReader]

Ruffles really isn't sure about the teeny tiny kittens. Actually he is. He doesn't like them. They're just annoying and they've torn Big Blue Blankie. But then the kittens snuggle up. Maybe they're not so bad after all @NosyCrow @DavidMelling1 (I love Ruffles and the kittens.)

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Musings on modern art @MuseoGuggenheim
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[Jane Sandell @SeasideReader]

I bought a private tuk tuk tour of Rome. As everything is when you're on your on it was expensive. But it was worth every Euro. Simone from @tuktukinrome was a great driver and guide.

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The excellent @tompalmerauthor is back with a book set in Cornwall in June 1940 as fears of invasion are at fever pitch. Published by @BarringtonStoke
with illustrations by @paulyblow and maps from #JamesInnerdale. More of this series to come I hope.
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What fun to have Cafe Chaos back again. Hope is trying to edge away from the madness that is the Crumble family cafe but too many tins of baked beans look set to foil her plans. Don't ask! But do read this laughter-filled book by @Catiewilkins #KatieAbey @NosyCrow

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A wonderfully quirky and funny play on alphabet books, really only suitable for children who have made their way through them. #CasparSalmon's conversational writing style matches well with #MattHunt's vibrant and dynamic illustrations. All together another joy from @NosyCrow

[Jane Sandell @SeasideReader]

Here's a book full of mistakes and accidents, some of which changed the world and our lives for the better (and others not so much!). Scotland's #AlexanderFleming heads the list but there are plenty more to read about @NosyCrow #NatalieLabarre #GosiaHerba @Cambridge_Uni

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Take a train journey through the world of colour in this appealing little board book. There's lots to look out for, spot and enjoy and it's a book for little ones to come back to time after time @NosyCrow #EllaHobbis #KatrinaCharman

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Here's a fun book for brand new babies. It's made of fabric and full of scrunchie noises, felt flaps to lift and a mirror for baby to be amazed by. I'm only sorry there aren't more cuddly cats @NosyCrow #IngelaPArrhenius

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This is an eclectic selection of short biographies written by #TomAdams, illustrated by #SarahWalsh. Alongside the likes of @AnneFrankTrust and @Malala are many young people I have frankly never heard of. But their stories are worth reading @NosyCrow

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The Secret Garden is brought beautifully to life by @gitkadraws 's charming illustrations, complementing @GMcCaughrean 's sympathetic retelling of #FrancesHodgsonBurnett's classic story @NosyCrow