Author Archives: alibrarylady

Blog Tour: Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog by Terrie Chilvers illustrated by Tim Budgen

Posted on June 5, 2023 by alibrarylady

I am delighted to kick off the blog tour celebrating the publication of Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog by Terrie Chilvers illustrated by Tim Budgen. Illustrated fiction for young readers of about 7 plus is important because it is … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on June 3, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. It’s been half term holiday for many so maybe you have missed some of the announcements, awards and research so I hope the items … Continue reading →

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Quiet Storm by Kimberly Whittam

Posted on June 1, 2023 by alibrarylady

Quiet Storm, (Usborne Books) Kimberly Whittam’s debut novel speaks to those children, of whom there are many, who are shy and quiet, those who struggle to speak up, to ask questions and to join in even when they desperately want … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 27, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books recently. What I’m reading… This week I would like to highlight books from The Emma Press, an independent publisher, specialising in poetry, short fiction … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 20, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. Once more there has been mention of children’s books on Radio4, or more specifically mention of the lack of attention children’s books receive in … Continue reading →

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New Novels for Children

Posted on May 18, 2023 by alibrarylady

So many books are being published at the moment that it can be hard to keep up with them all. I have selected just a handful of recent titles which I think prove that fiction for children can be both … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 13, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s catch up with what has been happening in the world of children’s books. What I’m reading… Portraits and Poison is the second book in The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries by J. T. Williams and despite not … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters- children’s book news

Posted on May 6, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books recently. More awards news and a brand new podcast on children’s books are just some of the highlights and I hope there is something … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on April 29, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. There have been a few highlights including the announcement of both the Little Rebels and Branford Boase Awards shortlists details of which are included … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: Celebrating Earth Day with The Rescue of Ravenwood

Posted on April 24, 2023 by alibrarylady

Today it’s my turn on the Celebrating #EarthDay Blog Tour with Natasha Farrant’s The Rescue of Ravenwood and I’m delighted to share again my review of this lovely book. Sometimes when life feels overwhelming, when the enormity of the things … Continue reading →

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