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Author, and founder of Dope Black Dads, Marvyn Harrison, talks to us about his picture book The Best Me, and how to help build confidence and positive behaviour in children.
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Can you keep clean, eat healthily and be kind? Say it with us loudly . . . YES I CAN!
A first book of about self-care – perfect for building confidence and self-esteem in very young children.
Every morning, when we wake up, we try to be our very best selves. Our daddy likes to help us. He knows about the things that make us better people.
Brimming with positivity, The Best Me! is a fun and empowering book to help little ones stand tall. Written by Marvyn Harrison (founder of Dope Black Dads) and with art by Rochelle Falconer, this upbeat book is perfect for sharing, easy to put into practice, and celebrates the very best in all of us!
For more daily affirmations and empowerment for little ones, discover I Love Me!
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Author, and founder of Dope Black Dads, Marvyn Harrison, talks to us about his picture book The Best Me, and how to help build confidence and positive behaviour in children.
BUY The Best Me by Marvyn Harrison and Rochelle Falconer: uk.bookshop.org/a/73/9781529083897
MORE about the book:
Can you keep clean, eat healthily and be kind? Say it with us loudly . . . YES I CAN!
A first book of about self-care – perfect for building confidence and self-esteem in very young children.
Every morning, when we wake up, we try to be our very best selves. Our daddy likes to help us. He knows about the things that make us better people.
Brimming with positivity, The Best Me! is a fun and empowering book to help little ones stand tall. Written by Marvyn Harrison (founder of Dope Black Dads) and with art by Rochelle Falconer, this upbeat book is perfect for sharing, easy to put into practice, and celebrates the very best in all of us!
For more daily affirmations and empowerment for little ones, discover I Love Me!
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![Female Detectives: Vera Stanhope | The Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves
Bestelling author of the detective fiction Vera Stanhope series, Ann Cleeves, tells us all how Vera fits in the line of female detectives, and how such a unique and well-loved character came alive.
Vera Stanhope, star of ITV’s Vera, returns in the eleventh novel in Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller Ann Cleeves’ acclaimed series.
A body is found by an early morning dog walker on the common outside Rosebank, a care home for troubled teens. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work.
Vera, Joe, and new team member Rosie are soon embroiled in the case, but when a second body is found near the Three Dark Wives standing stones in the wilds of the Northumbrian countryside, folklore and fact begin to collide. Ann Cleeves crime fiction will have you on the edge of your seat.
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Cleevess Northumberland novels are strong on atmosphere, combing old-fashioned detective work with a modern take on class – The Sunday Times
A thoroughly engrossing thriller – The Mail on Sunday
One of Britains best crime writers – Daily Express
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![What the Romance Genre is Like Right Now | Some Like it Cold by Elle McNicoll
Author of wintery romance Some Like it Cold, Elle McNicoll tells us what the contemporary romance book scene is like right now.
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... [A] warm, wonderful winter romance to cosy up with - brilliant characters, sizzling chemistry, and so full of heart, Elle has written a truly gorgeous book that’s a must-read this winter. - Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth
A big-hearted small-town romance from bestselling, award-winning author Elle McNicoll. Some Like it Cold is perfect for fans of Alice Oseman, Beth Reekles and Gilmore Girls.
After a long absence, 18-year-old Jasper is finally heading home for the holidays - and shes keeping secrets.
Arthur, a budding filmmaker, is turning the town of Lake Pristine into a small town story worthy of the big screen. His plans are disrupted by the arrival of the towns golden girl - the antagonist of his school days; a girl hes never forgotten.
Jasper Montgomery is back in Lake Pristine for one reason: to say goodbye. But before long small-town tensions start to rise, and a certain brooding film buff starts to look like a very big reason to stay . . .
The perfect story to get lost in, Some Like it Cold centres Jasper as an autistic heroine in a big-hearted small-town romance that will melt your heart, from the bestselling author of A Kind of Spark.
It is quite literally my favourite romance novel of all time. Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas
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