Author Archives: alibrarylady

The Nativity Retold for Children in Picture Books

Posted on December 8, 2019 by alibrarylady

Leah’s Star by Margaret Bateson-Hill and Karin Littlewood This tender retelling of the Nativity story manages to convey the beautiful message at its heart and allow the reader to witness the event through the eyes of a child. The text … Continue reading →

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Perfect Winter Reads for Children

Posted on November 24, 2019 by alibrarylady

As the nights draw in the temptation to close the door on the outside world at nightfall and escape to another through the pages of a book is enticing both to adults and children. My own memories of childhood are … Continue reading →

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Anti Bullying Week and the Role of the School Library + links to book lists

Posted on November 10, 2019 by alibrarylady

Anti-Bullying Week takes place in schools across England each November. This year’s Anti-Bullying Week has the theme Change Starts With Us and is happening from Monday 11th November – Friday 15th November 2019. Bullying in all its forms may have … Continue reading →

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McTavish on the Move by Meg Rosoff

Posted on November 7, 2019 by alibrarylady

McTavish the kind, wise & frequently hilarious rescue dog is back in this fourth instalment of life with the Peachey family. In this latest book the family are moving house and the youngest member, Betty, is moving school too. In … Continue reading →

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Invisible in a Bright Light by Sally Gardner

Posted on November 5, 2019 by alibrarylady

An irresistible mixture of mystery, danger, history and fantasy this story by award winning author Sally Gardner has a fairytale quality that makes the book a delight to curl up with on a winter evening. From the opening lines this … Continue reading →

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Moon and Me: The Little Seed by Andrew Davenport illustrated by Marino Umeda

Posted on November 4, 2019 by alibrarylady

Moon and Me is the latest series for CBeebies created by Andrew Davenport who brought the Teletubbies and In the Night Garden to previous generations of pre-schoolers. Inspired by the Rumer Godden and Enid Blyton toy house stories the programme … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour – It’s a No-Money Day by Kate Milner – Art Showcase

Posted on October 23, 2019 by alibrarylady

In 2018 Kate Milner won the Klaus Flugge Prize for most exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration with her debut, My Name is not Refugee. It was a book that encouraged children to think about and empathise with a … Continue reading →

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It’s a No-Money Day written and illustrated by Kate Milner

Posted on October 17, 2019 by alibrarylady

In 2018 Kate Milner won the Klaus Flugge Prize for most exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration with her debut, My Name is not Refugee. It was a book that encouraged children to think about and empathise with a … Continue reading →

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Butterflies for Grandpa Joe by Nicola Davies illustrated by Mike Byrne

Posted on October 14, 2019 by alibrarylady

This gentle story, by Nicola Davies and illustrated throughout by Mike Byrne, conveys how love across the generations and the healing power of nature can soothe the heartache of grief and give hope for the future. This lovely book deserves … Continue reading →

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Flood World by Tom Huddleston

Posted on October 3, 2019 by alibrarylady

An epic dystopian novel that grabs you from the first chapter and hurls you into a world that feels disturbingly believable, Flood World would be great for lovers of fast paced thrillers and sci-fi. Authors sometimes use a ‘what if’ … Continue reading →

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