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The Worries #2: Jaz and the New Baby
Jaz has a lot to be excited about; she is going to become a big sister and it's her birthday soon. But when the baby arrives so do The Worries. Jaz is sure that she has everything under control but with a birthday party that her parents have forgotten about and the Worries getting bigger, will Jaz be able to keep a lid on things or is she really turning into the worst sister ever…
Page Count: 160
Genre: Everyday life
Themes: Feelings, anxiety, family, friendship, mental health, humour, diversity, BAME
'a word about books' says…"The birth of a new sibling is very exciting but it can also bring lots of changes. In a funny, heartfelt and totally realistic story involving dirty diapers, baby sick and some very bad ‘dad music’, Sheibani addresses anxieties and offers comforting reassurances."
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The Worst Witch
First year Mildred Hubble is a witch-in-training and not a very good one. She struggles to fly on a broomstick, mixing a potion correctly is beyond her and she’s always in trouble - most recently turning teacher’s-pet Ethel into a pig. Miss. Headbroom is not happy. But when Mildred discovers a plot to take over the school she has the chance to prove she is not the worst witch after all…
Page Count: 128
Genre: Fantasy
Themes: Magic, humour, school
'a word about books' says…"An absolute classic in children’s literature that should be read before children enter the popular wizarding world of Harry Potter - it is a gateway that all wanna-be magical muggles should have to pass through, preferably riding a broomstick."
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