Children’s book reviews for the holidays
Reviews: Lauren O’Connor-MayLea Goes to SchoolZuléka SmitLucaIn this follow-up to Ben Goes to School, Lea, Ben’s little sister, faces similar...
Reviews: Lauren O’Connor-MayLea Goes to SchoolZuléka SmitLucaIn this follow-up to Ben Goes to School, Lea, Ben’s little sister, faces similar...
Pumpkin Spice CafeLaurie GilmoreHarperCollinsReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayIf the author’s name reminds you of a popular noughties TV series, you’re not alone.I’ve...
The Things We Leave BehindClare FurnissSimon & SchusterReview: Lauren O'Connor-MayThe Things We Leave Behind is a young adult, dystopian story...
JumpnautsHao JingfangBloomsburyReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayYun Fan is a beautiful but reclusive archaeologist with a secret obsession.Decades ago, her grandfather was visited...
Blue SistersCoco MellorsHarperCollinsReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayI’ve noticed a recurring theme in Coco Mellors’ books and while I don’t think her books...
Only Big Bumbum Matters TomorrowDamilare KukuPan MacmillanReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayThough the title of this book made me laugh and the back...
Reviews: Lauren O’Connor-MayNot in LoveAli HazelwoodLittle BrownTikTok phenomenon and spicy STEMinist author Ali Hazelwood’s latest offering is about a food...
The HiddenFiona SnyckersPan MacMillanReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayI read this novel by Johannesburg author Fiona Snyckers with increasing levels of “what the...
Author Shubnum Khan with the South African version of her book The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil. It took Durban...
aauMini artistsJosephine SeblonThames & HudsonReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayThis book is a great resource for artsy activities, especially if you want to...
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