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Monthly Archives: May 2018
Perfect Picture Books for Children Who May Think They Don’t Like Reading
Reading picture books aloud and sharing the wonder of beautiful illustrations is a rewarding part of being a school librarian and, of course, of being a parent. This joy of stories will hopefully continue as young children move on to … Continue reading
The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day by Christopher Edge
I love it when a book surprises me and Maisie Day definitely did just that. Christopher Edge has created a very different but also extremely satisfying read in which the world of science combines with the unbreakable bonds of true … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Reading
Tagged adventure, books, childrens_books, Families, Reading, resources, review, science fiction
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Why Great School Libraries Should Start in Primary Schools
Something very important happened at this year’s Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) School Libraries Group Conference. A brand new campaign was launched by CEO Nick Poole in his opening speech. The Great School Libraries Campaign sees CILIP … Continue reading
Posted in Libraries
Tagged books, education, librarians, Libraries, Primary Schools, Reading, school_libraries, Teaching
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After The Fall by Dan Santat – A picture book for all ages
This wonderful book tells the story of what happened after that most famous nursery rhyme fall. How Humpty Dumpty survived and then decided to get back up again with truly astounding results. Often as a school librarian I have said … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged books, childrens_books, empathy, fears, picturebooks, Reading, review
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Peace Lily by Hilary Robinson illustrated by Martin Impey
A beautiful addition to the Where The Poppies Now Grow series this story told in rhyme highlights the contribution made by women during World War 1. The gentle illustrations combine superbly with the text to make this subject accessible to … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, history, illustration, picturebooks, Reading, review, worldwar1
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