Review: The Adventures of Achiles – Barefoot Books

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Barefoot books are so beautiful they really are like work of art and they make people go ooh and aah a lot. Achiles is no exception. It is a large 94 hardbook book illustrated with beautifully drawn vivid pictures. It has 2 full length Cd's telling each of the stories too (perfect for car journeys or winding down at night) These storieshave been retold beautifully here and whilst faithful tot he originals they are also straightforward and accessible which is so important with greek … [Read more...]

Review: How to be a world explorer (not for parents)

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How to be a world explorer is a new book from Lonely Planet. It's a book for children who want to know why explorers wear corked hats, or how to survive an elephant attack. There are many such children out there! It is a training manual on how to build an igloo and navigate the stars, tame a camel and how to make your own compass. It's for Bear Grylls wannabees. Throughout this explorer's training manual the life's of explorers are neatly woven in and children will be enthralled. The … [Read more...]