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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 15, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. My usual system of collating news on a daily basis fell victim to unforeseen events this week I’m afraid so this is posted … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice – A Retelling by Laura Wood

Posted on January 10, 2022 by alibrarylady

The publishers Barrington Stoke aim to produce super readable books that enable all children and young people to experience the joy of reading. The classics can be daunting for many as the language, the complexity and the length may be … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 8, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to the first Reading Matters newsletter of 2022 and I hope that everyone had a happy and healthy Christmas holiday. This week’s round up includes both a look back at the best of 2021 and a preview of some … Continue reading →

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Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero by Saadia Faruqi

Posted on January 7, 2022 by alibrarylady

Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero by Saadia Faruqi was published to coincide with the commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and is a powerful and important book at any time. Despite the subject matter of … Continue reading →

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Keeper of Secrets by Sarah J. Dodd

Posted on January 6, 2022 by alibrarylady

An animal story with a difference Keeper of Secrets, Sarah J. Dodd’s debut, explores our relationship with wild animals and how nature can sometimes help to heal grief. This is a perfect, thoughtful winter read. When eleven year old Emily … Continue reading →

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Untwisted: the story of my life by Paul Jennings

Posted on January 4, 2022 by alibrarylady

Untwisted is an enjoyable and revealing look at a writer’s life. Paul Jennings explores both the inspiration to write and the effects a need to write have on an author with a refreshing candour that ensures this book is a … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Tune: Stories from the Orchestra by James Mayhew

Posted on December 31, 2021 by alibrarylady

2021 saw the publication of many thoughtful and inspiring picture books of different types. One book in particular defies categorisation and yet is one that deserves a place in every single primary school. Once Upon A Tune: Stories from the … Continue reading →

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2021 – A Year in Children’s Books

Posted on December 29, 2021 by alibrarylady

It is those few days between Christmas and New Year when we start to anticipate what the coming year may bring and also a time to reflect on the last twelve months. Others have written about their favourite books of … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on December 11, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to the last Reading Matters newsletter of the year. Despite the difficulties we have faced in 2021 there is a kindness in the children’s book and education community that makes things easier. Thank you to everyone who … Continue reading →

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Little Bear by Richard Jones

Posted on December 7, 2021 by alibrarylady

Little Bear by Richard Jones is a beautiful story of learning to love and also of learning how to say goodbye. Told with kindness and understanding this stunning picture book will both reassure and comfort children. One day a little … Continue reading →

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