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Children's Non Fiction

The Pronoun Book, Cassandra Jules Corrigan

The Pronoun book is a fantastic introduction of what pronouns for children. It is factual and free of opinions, yet told in a fun way with beautiful illustrations and with references to characters throughout. At the end of the book there is information for adults, which consists of a variety of ideas and resources for them to help support their children in learning and respecting pronouns particularly when they are different to their own.

Whilst this is intended as a children’s book, I would also like to add that it is perfect for adults ,who may be lacking in understanding and want something bitesize to improve their own knowledge of what pronouns are, why people may choose less common pronouns, and why it is important we use and respect whichever pronouns people choose to use. At the age of 25, I personally learnt about neo-pronouns, which my knowledge of was very minimal, reinforcing the fact that we can all take something from this book.

Overall, a great gift for children (and people of all ages). The only fault is I wish it was around when I was a child.

The Pronoun Book will be published on 21st October 2021. Thank you to NetGalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Children's Non Fiction

Nature and Me, The School of Life

Nature and Me is a beautifully written book, by The School of Life, about the lessons children can take from nature.

Each chapter has a theme, which is something linked to nature e.g. The Himalayas, and each theme links to a valuable life lesson, such as learning to appreciate time to ourselves, mindfulness, and the power of imagination. The book has a warm and comforting tone, is well laid out and is supported with beautiful illustrations.

What I particularly like about this book is that it doesn’t gloss over life. In an age appropriate manner it tells children that sometimes things don’t go the way we want them to or that sometimes people are mean, but through the valuable lessons it gives through the examples of nature, it really does teach children coping mechanisms for these hardships.

We often hear that nature is important and we must protect the planet, but this book shows us exactly how important nature is, particularly for what it teaches us. Whilst, this is a book aimed at children’s, I thoroughly enjoyed it as an adult. I learnt some things I never knew before, other things I did know before were shaped into a new way of thinking, and I came across reminders of things which I just needed to hear right now.

Overall, Nature and Me is a book which we can all benefit from as it not only points out the beauty of nature, but teaches us lessons of what we can take from it.

Thank you to Netgalley and The School of Life for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.