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Books O' the Week
Thinking about the idea that there could be no humans on earth is perhaps not as unusual as it sounds. There is a time, in the history of our planet, a very, very long time, during which there were no humans. The difference is that they were to come, they had not left yet their mark. Rumin Wu's fascinating and thoughtful picturebook wonders what the animals would do, how they would act and what the world would be like if all the humans were to leave and leave behind them a record of who they were, physical reminders of their time on the planet.
Over on our Blog Rumin Wu shares some insights into where the story came from, the inspiration for it and the hopes that she has for it to be shared, read and used. It is very much a book for reading at home, borrowing from a library and sharing as well as for using as a resource, a starting point for some insightful discussions. Unique in it's perspective, written for younger children to understand the significance of it's question and illustrated in Rumin Wu's lively and playful style, this is a book to look out for.
Written & illustrated by Rumin Wu
Published by Tiny Tree Books
Ivy and her grandfather, Bearlock Holmes, are back with a second mystery to solve and this time it involves the fossils of dinosaurs. They are not the only ones who have some detective work to do either. There are 15 interactive puzzles for readers to engage with. Playing along by following these with the unfolding plot will help the answer come to light but will also test your skills. Thankfully there are some spots in the book which explain more about dinosaurs and more specifically dinosaur fossils. Phew!
A dinosaur fossil has disappeared from the Jurassic Ridge, a remote area in Bearona. Ivy and Bearlock are on the case, but this is not going to be an easy fossil to find. The story is based on a real-life hunt for a missing fossil, it is told in short graphic-novel style chapters and has plenty to engage readers. It's time to get your detective kit ready and find the missing fossil!
Written & illustrated by Kristyna Litten
Published by Magic Cat Publishing
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