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Reading Matters- children’s book news

Posted on February 4, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s catch up with what has been happening in the world of children’s books. With January behind us many are looking forward to discovering what February holds in the way of new books to enjoy. There are … Continue reading →

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New Books for Children from Barrington Stoke

Posted on February 2, 2023 by alibrarylady

The Little Lost Kitten by Holly Webb illustrated by Abigail Hookham Holly Webb has now been writing stories for children for twenty years and she knows that animals have an appeal for many young readers. Her new book in the … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 28, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of what’s been happening in the world of children’s books. Awards, podcasts, poetry, events, reading for pleasure and lots more to enjoy. What I’m reading… Holocaust Memorial Day was commemorated yesterday, 27th January, and … Continue reading →

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Fritz and Kurt by Jeremy Dronfield illustrated by David Ziggy Greene

Posted on January 25, 2023 by alibrarylady

The true story of the Kleinmann family was first told in the The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz and Jeremy Dronfield has now rewritten this remarkable and deeply moving story for children. Despite the shocking subject matter this … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 21, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. What I’m reading… Firstly I would like to thank SF Said and Nikki Gamble for last night’s Audience With event which was a wonderful … Continue reading →

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The Song Walker by Zillah Bethell

Posted on January 17, 2023 by alibrarylady

The Shark Caller by Zillah Bethell was one of my favourite reads of 2021 so I was eager to read her new book, The Song Walker set in the Australian Outback, published in February by Usborne Books. From its intriguing … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 14, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. I have not managed as much reading as I would have liked as things have been pretty busy this week but I hope … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 7, 2023 by alibrarylady

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Reading Matters update of 2023. This week’s round up includes both a look back at the best of 2022 and a preview of some books we can look forward to at the … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books – ones to watch out for in January 2023

Posted on January 3, 2023 by alibrarylady

We can start the year with a smile thanks to two new books from Barrington Stoke this month. For many years I have been a fan of this particular publisher, their books are accessible and perfect for those who may … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on December 17, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to my last round up of children’s book news for 2022. This week there has been more attention given to children’s literature in the main stream media than I have seen for a long time. This is a positive … Continue reading →

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