Anita Jeram

Bridgeford is a small country town in England. Like many similar it has become a dormitory town for commuters and the town centre is fading. Small community groups exist but are dwindling, one of these is the Bridgeford Community Choir. The stories of some of the members, new and old, intertwine to give a portrait of small town life.
In a similar way to her previous book, 'The Hive', Hornby focuses on the lives of a small group of people drawn together by common purpose. Her writing is unchallenging and the stories predictable but that doesn't make this a bad book. For those looking for a simple, enjoyable, entertaining read this fits the bill perfectly.… (meer)

I'm not the biggest fan of Guess How Much I Love You, but this book caught my eye during a volunteer shift and I gave it a try. The illustrations are soft and attractive and appealing--hard to resist.

The story was utterly adorable. Little bunny has a snuggly bunny mommy and two friends he plays with. He gets lost and wants his mommy (at which point my mind went full on Disney movie and was convinced she was dead and gone). But she finds him and snuggles him all over. Cutest mommy and baby bunny moment ever!… (meer)