Author Archives: alibrarylady

Swan Song by Gill Lewis

Posted on February 9, 2021 by alibrarylady

Swan Song by award winning author Gill Lewis is a thoughtful and sensitively written story about teenage mental health which highlights the power of nature to restore and heal troubled minds. A lovely book with a valuable and comforting message. … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on February 6, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. What I’m reading… This week I caught up with a couple of reviews of books that I mentioned in the last Reading … Continue reading →

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The Snowman and the Sun by Susan Taghdis and Ali Mafakheri

Posted on February 3, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Snowman and the Sun is the story of a snowman and the water cycle but it is also a sensitive reflection on the question of change and our place within those changes. I was reminded of this picture book … Continue reading →

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The Elephant by Peter Carnavas

Posted on January 31, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Elephant is a skilfully and sensitively told story which approaches grief and mental health in a manner that is both touching and comforting. Peter Carnavas has made it possible for children to observe the healing power of kindness and … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 30, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. Sometimes it is difficult to avoid the feeling that many aspects of life are on hold but there have been some positive … Continue reading →

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2021 Branford Boase Award Longlist Announced

Posted on January 28, 2021 by alibrarylady

The longlist for the 2021 Branford Boase Award has been announced today. Set up in memory of award-winning author Henrietta Branford and her editor Wendy Boase, one of the founders of Walker Books, the Branford Boase Award is given annually … Continue reading →

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Empathy Lab Announce the 2021 Read For Empathy book collection

Posted on January 26, 2021 by alibrarylady

“Empathy is learnable – only 10% of our empathic ability is genetic. Scientists say that reading builds empathy, and this collection will play a direct role in helping raise an empathy-educated generation.” Miranda McKearney OBE, EmpathyLab’s founder EmpathyLab have revealed … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 23, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. What I’m reading… My family know me well so my Christmas and birthday presents included a wonderful selection of titles plus book … Continue reading →

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Darwin’s Dragons by Lindsay Galvin

Posted on January 22, 2021 by alibrarylady

Darwin’s Dragons is a story so compelling that I carried the book around with me; every single chapter revealed a new challenge for our hero. Historical fiction that brings science and exploration to life for young readers and a book … Continue reading →

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Blogtour – The Boy Who Sang With Dragons by Andy Shepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Posted on January 17, 2021 by alibrarylady

Having followed Andy Shepherd’s progress from newly published author to popular and established writer I was delighted to be asked to take part in the blogtour for The Boy Who Sang With Dragons. Every so often a book, or in … Continue reading →

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