Author Archives: alibrarylady

Farewell 2020 – a year of blogging, tweeting and reading children’s books

Posted on December 31, 2020 by alibrarylady

It is New Year’s Eve 2020 and a time to reflect on the last twelve months. Others have written about their favourite books and I have compared lists of top tens, top twenties and even mammoth collections of one hundred … Continue reading →

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The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Parr

Posted on December 31, 2020 by alibrarylady

The Valley of Lost Secrets is an evacuee story with a difference. This beautifully told, tender story of two young brothers, a mystery, and a community that holds secrets of its own captivated me from the opening scenes to its … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on December 12, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to the last Reading Matters of the year. There is a slightly festive feel to the links this week with ideas for books to share as a family during the break from Dawn Finch and a guide … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on December 5, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look back at the latest news from the world of children’s books. For various reasons this week it has not been possible for me to keep up with book related events or reading as … Continue reading →

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Roy of the Rovers: Rocky written by Tom Palmer illustrated by Dan Cornwell

Posted on December 5, 2020 by alibrarylady

Football hero Roy of the Rovers probably needs no introduction, a name known even to those with little interest in the game. The successful relaunch of his adventures in both graphic novel and book form has proved popular with readers. … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Books for Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2020 by alibrarylady

Christmas is the perfect time to share picture books with children; often old favourites are unearthed to bring back happy memories of previous years alongside new books bought as presents. I have selected some recent publications that I believe are … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on November 28, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s round up of all the latest children’s book news. There are a range of articles, interviews, resources and online events this week that I hope will entertain, inspire, help or comfort. “Reading gives us … Continue reading →

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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Mystery Jewel Thief by Dermot O’Leary illustrated by Nick East

Posted on November 25, 2020 by alibrarylady

At the weekend I was involved in an online discussion about books suitable for children in Year 3, aged about 7 or 8, and as luck would have have it the next book on my reading list fitted the bill … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on November 21, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s round up of all the latest children’s book news. A chance to settle down and catch up with articles, resources and reviews that you may have missed during a busy week. Although I have … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on November 14, 2020 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s Reading Matters and a chance to catch up on children’s book news that you may have missed during a busy week. What I’m reading… This week I have been reading adult fiction, Amanda Craig’s latest The … Continue reading →

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