Monthly Archives: December 2017

Highlights of My Reading Year in Children’s Books

Posted on December 29, 2017 by alibrarylady

2017 has been a wonderful year for children’s books. The increasing range of high quality books available is a joy to children’s book lovers such as me.  However not all my favourite reads of the year were published in 2017 … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 23rd December Lucy and Tom’s Christmas by Shirley Hughes

Posted on December 23, 2017 by alibrarylady

The classic Christmas picture book that sums up the traditions, the joys, the tiny things that make a difference and the love of the family Christmas we all hope for. This book holds so many happy personal memories for me. … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 22nd December The Christmas Eve Tree by Delia Huddy illustrated by Emily Sutton

Posted on December 22, 2017 by alibrarylady

  This story of a little Christmas tree that no-one wants has a message of hope and new beginnings carried in both the text and illustrations.  It is a very thoughtful and touching book to share at Christmas time. A … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 21st December The Nativity by Jane Ray

Posted on December 21, 2017 by alibrarylady

Jane Ray has won many awards for her fabulous picture books including The Story of Creation. In this sumptuous book, she retells the Christmas story, with a fold-out Nativity scene and stand-up characters’ as an added bonus. During my time … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 20th December A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig illustrated by Chris Mould

Posted on December 20, 2017 by alibrarylady

  One of my very favourite Christmas books this is a total delight and does truly feel like a Christmas classic. A fabulous story with equally fabulous illustrations this would make a brilliant present. The trilogy would be even better! … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 19th December Jesus’ Christmas Party by Nicholas Allan

Posted on December 19, 2017 by alibrarylady

This is a delightful adaptation of the Nativity Story that manages to be great fun without being irreverent. The story of the first Christmas is told from a very different point of view in this charming retelling by Nicholas Allan. … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 18th December The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by Alison Ritchie illustrated by Marisa Morea

Posted on December 18, 2017 by alibrarylady

This is a jolly, rhyming picture book providing a different sort of countdown to Christmas with lots of appeal for very young children. A good read aloud for the festive season. Christmas is approaching and one little puppy is very … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 17th December The Christmas Truce – The Place Where Peace Was Found by Hilary Robinson illustrated by Martin Impey

Posted on December 17, 2017 by alibrarylady

This lovely picturebook, a sequel to Where the Poppies Now Grow, is a celebration of the historical moment when men reached out the hand of friendship to the enemy and found peace on Christmas Day 1914.  A beautifully touching story … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 16th December Lost Christmas by David Logan

Posted on December 16, 2017 by alibrarylady

Although I somehow managed to miss the film when it was originally shown I was persuaded to read this book, based on the screenplay, by a lovely review I read and I am so very glad I discovered “Lost Christmas.” … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 15th December The Story of Holly and Ivy by Rumer Godden

Posted on December 15, 2017 by alibrarylady

Set on Christmas Eve this well told story weaves together three plot strands in a magical tale of hopes, dreams and wishes coming true if you wish hard enough. Although originally published in the 1950s I had missed this gem … Continue reading →

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