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Books for Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year will soon be upon us. This festival, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, celebrates the beginning of a new year in the traditional lunisolar calendar. The first day of the celebrations depends on the phases of the moon and so the date varies from year to year. Explore the customs and history of this festival with these favourite picture books! I’ve also included some traditional Chinese tales for those wanting to take their explorations further. The perfect springboard to explore this wonderful festival and be inspired to create your own celebrations to mark the occasion. Some books may unfortunately be out-of-print now, but can hopefully be…
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Winter Stories
The night is closing in much faster, the temperature is dropping, and frost is starting to appear each morning. Now is the perfect time to gather your collection of winter stories and snuggle up with blankets, steaming mugs of hot chocolate and lots of marshmallows! Before we dive into the glitter and merriment of Christmas, it feels nice to slow things down with some wintery tales. With a lovely selection of picture books and even a few non-fiction, I’m sure you’ll find the perfect choice for your bookworms. Picture Books Non-Fiction Winter Solstice I hope you enjoy this list! Do let me know which books your little bookworms are loving!…
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Refugees and Migrants
These books are a fantastic springboard for discussion and further exploration into the experiences of refugees and migrants. Touching on important topics such as identity, conflict, and belonging, there is something for every age on this list – from picture books for little ones, to heartfelt fiction for young adults. Note: All links are Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from these links, at no cost whatsoever to you. This allows me to keep writing lists, and continue to make them a free resource for everyone.
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Moon Landing 50th Anniversary
On 20th July, 1969 the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle landed on the moon. Six hours 39 minutes later on 21st July Neil Armstrong became the first person to step onto the lunar surface, followed soon after by Buzz Aldrin. To celebrate this moment in history, here are The Curiosity Cupboard’s top ten choices for books to inspire your little astronauts and curious space explorers! Knowledge Encyclopedia Space! This laviously detailed book is the perfect go-to for all things space. With amazing illustrations, photographs, cutaways and star charts, this is full of amazing facts on the solar system and beyond. Taking topics such as the planets, asteroids, space stations and comets,…
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Cupboard Top Fives: Shakespeare
Shakespeare is a fantastic study topic and can take you down many different paths. It is not just about studying the plays, you can explore the wider history of the period and spark some great project work. Just a few of the places your learning can take you – Theatre and the Stage Poetry and Rhythm Acting and Performing Costume Language Life in Elizabethan England Shakespeare’s Biography London To springboard your discoveries I have put together a Top Five list of my favourite books on the Bard! These give a great base for studying the plays and are perfect for children of all ages. Shakespeare Stories for Children – Andrew…