Author Archives: alibrarylady

Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on June 12, 2021 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of the latest news from the world of children’s books. Empathy Day raised the profile of children’s books and their importance this week and it was encouraging to see how much attention this initiative … Continue reading →

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The Swallows’ Flight by Hilary McKay

Posted on June 12, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Swallows’ Flight by Hilary McKay is the companion novel to her Costa Award winning novel, The Skylarks’ War, a book that I adored and which was quite possibly my book of the year in 2018. Initially I was delighted … Continue reading →

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The Cooking Club Detectives by Ewa Josefkowicz Blog Tour

Posted on June 10, 2021 by alibrarylady

Today sees the publication by Zephyr Books of The Cooking Club Detectives by Ewa Josefkowicz and I am delighted to be participating in the blog tour coinciding with its launch. As we mark Empathy Day today this book is an … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on June 5, 2021 by alibrarylady

This week’s collection of news has been gathered in a slightly haphazard fashion due to life in general getting in the way of my organisation but I hope that I have managed to include something that is of interest or … Continue reading →

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The Small Things by Lisa Thompson illustrated by Hannah Coulson

Posted on June 3, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Small Things by Lisa Thompson is a story that displays this author’s understanding of children and their worries and at the same time encourages them to accept themselves for who are they are rather than who they think others … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 29, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. There’s been a lot happening and it can be hard to keep track of it all so I hope this collection will … Continue reading →

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Learning With Picture Books

Posted on May 27, 2021 by alibrarylady

A New Green Day by Antoinette Portis recently won the English Association Book Award 2021 for Non-Fiction for the 4-7 age group and was also nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2021. It is an excellent example of how picture … Continue reading →

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When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle

Posted on May 24, 2021 by alibrarylady

When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle is an extraordinary story told with compassion and understanding. Dealing with the darkest of human emotions; anger, loss, grief, fear and humiliation it shows us that these can be overcome with love, understanding … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 22, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. It’s been another busy week with award shortlists and winners announced, new books published and events to attend. There were many highlights … Continue reading →

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The Klaus Flugge Prize Shortlist is Announced

Posted on May 19, 2021 by alibrarylady

The shortlist for the Klaus Flugge Prize was announced today (Wednesday 19 May). This award was founded in 2016 to highlight the most promising and exciting newcomers to picture book illustration and honours Klaus Flugge, the founder of Andersen Press and winner of the Eleanor … Continue reading →

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