Monthly Archives: January 2018

Here We Are – Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers

Posted on January 10, 2018 by alibrarylady

Oliver Jeffers’ latest picture book is a tender guide written to his newborn son to help him make sense of the world around him. This lovely book is also a short but thoughtful essay on what makes our global community … Continue reading →

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Tried and Tested Magazines and Newspapers for Primary Schools

Posted on January 6, 2018 by alibrarylady

  When encouraging children to read for pleasure it is important to remember that they should be able to choose their reading material whenever possible. This choice may not always be the latest award winning novel but perhaps a magazine, … Continue reading →

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Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone

Posted on January 1, 2018 by alibrarylady

  I savoured every moment of this first stand-alone novel by one of my favourite children’s authors.   This book typifies why children’s books matter. Every page is full of courage, kindness, acceptance and hope wrapped up in a thrilling adventure. … Continue reading →

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