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This delightful picture book invites readers to experience Matisse’s creative journey, offering a vibrant depiction of his later years when he discovered the joy of creating art with scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eNasreen's Secret School\u003c\/strong\u003e, Jeanette Winter introduces children to a brave young girl living in Afghanistan who discovers hope and resilience in secret education. This compelling tale emphasises the importance of literacy and the right to education in the most challenging circumstances, fostering empathy and understanding among young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJeanette Winter also addresses important contemporary issues with \u003cstrong\u003eOur House Is on Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e, which highlights the determination of young environmental activist Greta Thunberg. 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