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Big Book of Boats by Luogo comune translated by Catherine Bruzzone

Posted on February 25, 2022 by alibrarylady

The Big Book of Boats is a information book for children with high shelf appeal. Its bright and clear cover draws the eye and tempts you to open the book and discover more. There is a lot to discover within … Continue reading →

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The Raven Riddle by Vashti Hardy illustrated by Natalie Smillie

Posted on February 23, 2022 by alibrarylady

The third instalment of this steampunk fantasy series by Vashti Hardy for Barrington Stoke is another large scale adventure told in just over one hundred pages. As we return to Moreland our heroes attempt to solve a new mystery and … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on February 19, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. Long lists for the Carnegie, Kate Greenaway and Klaus Flugge Awards have attracted attention over the last few days as have the winners of … Continue reading →

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The Travelling School Mysteries: Libby and the Parisian Puzzle by Jo Clarke illustrated by Becka Moor

Posted on February 15, 2022 by alibrarylady

Jo Clarke’s debut for children, Libby and the Parisian Puzzle, is an appealing combination of adventure, detective mystery and boarding school story. It has all the ingredients to encourage young readers to feel part of the fun and the puzzle … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on February 12, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to the latest round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. I hope you find this week’s collection of links and reviews helpful. What I’m reading… A new book published by Barrington Stoke always … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Picture Books – It’s About Time!

Posted on February 11, 2022 by alibrarylady

Sometimes by happy coincidence books arrive together that complement each other, sharing similar ideas or themes or characters with comparable personalities. Two picture books published recently caught my eye as they both concentrate on an aspect of life that matters … Continue reading →

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Wrath by Marcus Sedgwick

Posted on February 9, 2022 by alibrarylady

Award winning author Marcus Sedgwick’s YA debut for publishers Barrington Stoke is a layered, unsettling and intense novella that will capture teen readers’ attention. Wrath is a story that drew me in and compelled me to read to the end … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on February 5, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look back at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. What I’m reading… Circus Maximus: Race to the Death by Annelise Gray was one of my favourite reads last year so I was … Continue reading →

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The Big Book of Festivals by Joan-Maree Hargreaves and Marita Bullock Illustrated by Liz Rowland

Posted on February 4, 2022 by alibrarylady

The Big Book of Festivals is crammed with information and facts celebrating the diversity of the world’s celebrations and the importance of them to our sense of community. A joyful look at the way people mark special occasions expressed in … Continue reading →

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Circus Maximus: Rivals on the Track by Annelise Gray Blog Tour

Posted on February 3, 2022 by alibrarylady

Dido is back, and so is the breathtaking action of the first instalment, Race to the Death. However this enjoyable and stirring adventure is really about family, the bonds that bring individuals together in a shared endeavour not only to … Continue reading →

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