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Our Latest SJF Feature Books of the Week!

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2nd Oct 2022

Our Feature Books of the Week!

Our new 2022-2023 SJF book list can be accessed via this link. 

Our latest feature books are:              

  • Alba The One-Hundred-Year-Old Fish by Laura Hawthorne (click here for more information)
  • Old Enough to Save the Planet by Loll Kirby (click here for more information)

 

Alba The One-Hundred-Year-Old Fish: The Waterstones Review

Alba the fish has spent her entire life collecting precious objects that drift down to the ocean floor.

From delicate shells to brightly coloured coral, each year on her birthday she gathers one more precious item. But over the years, Alba notices her collection is losing its sparkle and that the world is changing. What are these bits of plastic and metal? As the coral reef fades, Alba decides to leave her home behind. Can an old fish teach the world how to bring colour back to the ocean?

The One-Hundred-Year-Old Fish gently highlights the issue of pollution. A beautifully illustrated picture book from exciting new talent Lara Hawthorne.

 

 Old Enough to Save the Planet: The Waterstones Review

Meet kids - just like you - taking action against climate change. Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our planet starts here... with you!

  • “A marvellous book... highly recommended for readers from around 7 years upwards.” (Just So Stories)
  • “Highly recommended... an important book that may inspire more children to follow in the footsteps of these young climate change activists.” (ReadPlus)
  • “I love how a positive, contagious voice and succinct writing style is combined with beautifully detailed illustrations. Each spread tells its own story, bursts of inspiration and shows children that they too can make a difference; even at a young age!” (Kids Book Review)