Author Archives: alibrarylady

New Picture Books for Children

Posted on July 26, 2024 by alibrarylady

There have been some excellent picture books for children published in recent weeks. Here are four of my favourites all of which I would recommend for differing reasons. The Boy and the Octopus written by Caryl Lewis illustrated by Carmen … Continue reading →

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The Cat and the Captain: Trim the Cat & Matthew Flinders written by Ruth Taylor illustrated by David Parkins

Posted on July 22, 2024 by alibrarylady

Explorer Captain Matthew Flinders was the first man to navigate the entire continent of Australia confirming that it was a continent. His burial site had been lost since the mid 1800s but his remains were discovered during the excavations for … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on July 20, 2024 by alibrarylady

Welcome to a final round up of children’s book news for this academic year. Some special announcements feature including the appointment of the new Children’s Laureate and award winners in different areas of children’s literature. I have also highlighted some … Continue reading →

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New Books for Children – Summer Adventures

Posted on July 10, 2024 by alibrarylady

Islands have featured in fiction and in particular in children’s fiction for many years. From Kirrin Island in Enid Blyton’s Famous Five series to Stephenson’s Treasure Island, the islands in Kensuke’s Kingdom and Robinson Crusoe and also in picture books, … Continue reading →

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Q&A with Award Winning Author and Illustrator Sydney Smith

Posted on June 26, 2024 by alibrarylady

The Children’s Bookshow is bringing author and illustrator Sydney Smith all the way from Nova Scotia, Canada to the U.K for two live events on their Autumn tour. Sydney is renowned for his illustrations and for the books he has created … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – Children’s Book News

Posted on June 22, 2024 by alibrarylady

It’s been a long time since my last round up of children’s book news. This last half term of the summer term is a bit of a frantic one for both those working in schools and families too so I … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour for Refugee Week: Seven Million Sunflowers by Malcolm Duffy

Posted on June 18, 2024 by alibrarylady

This week marks Refugee Week, the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Established in 1998 in the UK, this annual festival aligns with World Refugee Day, celebrated globally … Continue reading →

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Pick of the New Children’s Books

Posted on June 10, 2024 by alibrarylady

Humour, football, history and teen relationships feature in my latest selection of new books for children. Varied subject matter but all of the stories are told with the importance of friendship, teamwork and understanding at their heart. Grimwood: Party Animals … Continue reading →

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Pick of the New Children’s Books

Posted on May 28, 2024 by alibrarylady

Family outings with very young children, philosophy and big ideas for little people, a journey of wonder and discovery in our natural world, humour, kindness and friendship in an imaginary world, a touch of fairy tale magic bringing hope to … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour – Angel of Grasmere: From Dunkirk to the Fells by Tom Palmer

Posted on May 14, 2024 by alibrarylady

It is a privilege to be taking part in the blog tour to celebrate the publication this month of Angel of Grasmere by Tom Palmer. Today I would like to share my review of this excellent book and also, more … Continue reading →

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