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Monthly Archives: November 2023
Children’s Books – A November Reading Round Up
Christmas picture books, a humorous retelling of a festive favourite, four brave children tackling a wicked Fairy Queen, Irish folklore and magic, a graphic novel memoir and a gothic mystery make up my November reading. I hope there is something … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex T Smith, childrens_books, Christmas, fantasy, Folklore, gothic, graphic novels, Nicholas Bowling, Pedro Martin, Peter Bunzl, picturebooks, Sinead O’Hart
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Celebrating Start Small, Think Big and National Non-Fiction November
Start Small, Think Big is a brand new series from Mama Makes Books, an independent publisher launched in 2020. This month, National Non-Fiction November marks a celebration of the best information books for children available at the moment. I am … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Mama Makes Books, National NonFictionNovember, nature, science
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Christmas Picture Books for Young Children
Sometimes Christmas preparations can feel a little overwhelming. This selection of picturebooks take a sometimes humorous and sometimes reflective look at problems and how to resolve them. A robot reindeer, a robin with criminal tendencies, friendship tested and preparations changed … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Christmas, Faber Books, picturebooks, Polly Faber, Puffin Books, Tiny Owl Books
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Reading Matters – children’s book news
Welcome to this latest round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books over the last month, plus details of some book related events to look forward to. There has been such a wide range of … Continue reading
Glassborn by Peter Bunzl
Glassborn by Peter Bunzl, the standalone sequel to Magicborn, is a treat of a read. A story in the best tradition of children’s literature, a magical, historical fantasy tale of riddles and curses, secrets, spells and excitement set in an … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, fantasy, Grief, magic, Narnia, Peter Bunzl, Usborne Books
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