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Explore the World With Children’s Books – Celebrate World Kid Lit Month

Posted on August 26, 2025 by alibrarylady

September is World Kid Lit Month: a month for everyone of any age to explore the world through international children’s books. How do you take part? It’s simple, just read a book for young people from another country. If you … Continue reading →

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Prepare Your Child for Nursery: Lenny Goes to School by Ken Wilson-Max

Posted on August 20, 2025 by alibrarylady

This latest addition to the Lenny series is perfect for reassuring young children, and indeed their parents, as they embark on the important transition from home to nursery school. Lenny Goes to School contains all the thoughtful elements found in … Continue reading →

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War Dog: The true story of Judy, hero of WWII by Tom Palmer illustrated by Carolina Rabei

Posted on August 5, 2025 by alibrarylady

Tom Palmer’s debut picture book bears all the hallmarks of his award winning historical novels for children, balancing comprehensive research and historical facts with an empathetic and accessible text. Carolina Rabei’s atmospheric illustrations in a watercolour style convey beautifully the … Continue reading →

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Summer Holiday Reading Fun for Children

Posted on July 23, 2025 by alibrarylady

Schools across the country have now broken up for the summer holidays and if you are looking for ways to encourage children to enjoy books and stories I hope that some of the books and links I am sharing below … Continue reading →

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Margaret McDonald Wins 2025 Branford Boase Award

Posted on July 12, 2025 by alibrarylady

Debut author Margaret McDonald added the Branford Boase to her impressive list of awards at a thoroughly enjoyable ceremony held at the Centre for Literacy for Primary Education earlier this week. McDonald and her editors Alice Swan and Ama Badu are winners of the 2025 Branford … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on July 5, 2025 by alibrarylady

Welcome to my final round up of children’s book news for this academic year. What a lot of awards news there has been! I’ve tried to include as many of the winners and shortlists as possible to help you choose your … Continue reading →

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Zeki Goes to the Market – words by Anna McQuinn Pictures by Ruth Hearson

Posted on July 4, 2025 by alibrarylady

Regular readers of this blog will already be aware that I rate the Zeki series highly. More importantly, my 2 year old grandson adores these stories of a little boy and his daily life. Published by Alanna Max these books … Continue reading →

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Higher Ground written and illustrated by Tull Suwannakit – a diary of resilience and hope

Posted on July 2, 2025 by alibrarylady

Seven years in creation this beautiful illustrated book by award winning author and illustrator Tull Suwannakit is a coming of age story of resilience and hope. Told in a blend of graphic novel, picture book, and diary entries Higher Ground has … Continue reading →

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The Dawn of Adonis by Phil Earle: kindness and courage in children’s literature

Posted on June 30, 2025 by alibrarylady

When I am asked to justify why I enjoy reading children’s books one of the many reasons I give is that a well written story for a young audience frequently contains the best aspects of humanity. Although they may feature … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Books: Adventure, Friendship, and Magic

Posted on June 24, 2025 by alibrarylady

An introduction to graphic novels highlighting friendship and fun, time travel to Ancient Greece and a historical adventure of family and magic make up this latest selection of children’s books for a variety of ages and reading abilities. Blue, Barry … Continue reading →

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