Author Archives: alibrarylady

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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Celebrating New Illustrators: The Klaus Flugge Prize 2026 Shortlist Announced

Posted on May 16, 2026 by alibrarylady

Ten days ago I was fortunate to attend a special event at Waterstones Piccadilly to celebrate the wonderful titles on the longlist for the Klaus Flugge Prize. Established in 2016, the Klaus Flugge Prize is awarded to the most promising and exciting … Continue reading →

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If The Invader Comes by Tom Palmer: Courage in Wartime Cornwall

Posted on May 5, 2026 by alibrarylady

There is an immediacy about Tom Palmer’s writing that causes the reader to become emotionally involved in stories that are centred on times and people from many years ago. His well researched historical fiction titles published by Barrington Stoke also … Continue reading →

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Mission Desert Danger – Adventure Meets STEM for Children

Posted on April 27, 2026 by alibrarylady

The latest book in this Super Questers series continues in its successful marrying of adventure and STEM learning for younger readers. In Mission: Desert Danger by Dr Paul Ian Cross, illustrated by Katarina Gasko, children will recognise familiar topics including … Continue reading →

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2026 Branford Boase Award Shortlist Announced

Posted on April 24, 2026 by alibrarylady

The shortlist for the prestigious 2026 Branford Boase Award, given annually to the author and editor of the year’s outstanding debut novel for children was announced on Thursday 23rd April. Seven “magnificent” books are on this year’s shortlist, a rom com, … Continue reading →

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Announcement of the CLiPPA Poetry Award Shortlist

Posted on April 16, 2026 by alibrarylady

On Wednesday 15 April at a live online event watched by thousands of school children across the UK, the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) announced the shortlist for the 2026 CLiPPA (CLPE Poetry Award). The CLiPPA is the … Continue reading →

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Engaging Children’s Literature: New Series Books for Young Readers from Barrington Stoke

Posted on April 13, 2026 by alibrarylady

Barrington Stoke need no introduction to anyone involved in the world of children’s books in any capacity. Their books are super readable, designed to be accessible to as many children as possible and are known for their dyslexia friendly format … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Magic in ‘The House With Chicken Legs Runs Away’ by Sophie Anderson

Posted on April 9, 2026 by alibrarylady

There is a theme emerging to my recent children’s book choices as once more I have picked up a sequel to a debut that had I had both enjoyed and admired. However this one is a little different. Sophie Anderson’s … Continue reading →

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