Monthly Archives: June 2026

Pick of the New Picture Books for Children

Posted on June 18, 2026 by alibrarylady

These three lovely picture books for young children may all feature creatures of different types but they also convey positive messages about managing emotions, resilience, friendship and kindness. Again! said Rabbit by Marjoke Henrichs Publisher Scallywag Press Marjoke Henrichs’ debut, … Continue reading →

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Pick of the New Children’s Books

Posted on June 15, 2026 by alibrarylady

Appealing facts for young readers, a graphic novel mystery set in Nigeria, a time-slip story for would be scientists, a thought provoking chiller, a football story with a social conscience and a guide to cancer for young people and their … Continue reading →

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Puffin Books – helping to create new readers

Posted on June 2, 2026 by alibrarylady

In this National Year of Reading there has been, at times, a focus on negative aspects, with the decline in reading for pleasure cited in the media. The recent report published by Book Trust, following their National Family Survey, confirmed … Continue reading →

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