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Kate Williams Books

‘Squeak! Squawk! Roar!’ is a brilliant collection of animal poems about all types of animals from insects to pets, farm animals to wild animals and everything in between. The poems would be great to read aloud in the classroom to children of any age and older children will enjoy reading them independently as well. I love that there is a range of types of poems including rhyming and not rhyming, varying in length, and different layouts on the page. This provides lots of opportunity for children to have a go at imitating different types of poems themselves, choosing their own animal to write about. There are also some poems where children can guess which animal the poem is about. The illustrations throughout the book are also a lovely touch.

Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee with this colourful and charming picture book by historian Kate Williams, taking young readers on an amazing journey through Queen Elizabeth II’s seven decades on the throne.

Discover everything there is to know about the life and the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II in this beautifully illustrated book. Readers will learn all about Elizabeth II’s youth growing up during WWII, how she came to the throne and what it really means to be the Queen. Along the way, they’ll see her sparkling crown jewels and magnificent palaces. They will meet her beloved corgis, horses and of course, her very famous family. Plus they’ll discover lots of amazing facts – such as why she has two birthdays, always wears bright clothing, and is a world record breaker!

This is a perfect gift for all the family, celebrating the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth II – from the Crown to the Corgis.

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