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Category Archives: Book Review
Prestel Publishing Bringing Art to Children of All Ages
Prestel Publishing are an independent publisher of books on art history and design however they also publish quality books for children. Today I would like to share two rather lovely books which combine both of these specialities. Ella in the … Continue reading
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Tagged art, childrens_books, Hajek, illustration, Monet, painting, picturebooks, Prestel Publishing
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Read Between the Lies by Malcolm Duffy
Read Between the Lies is a story of family drama, secrets, lies and finding the courage to deal with life’s more difficult experiences. It also has at its core a valuable message. Malcolm Duffy’s latest novel for teens shines a … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, divorce, Dyslexia, Families, Malcolm Duffy, teen reads, Zephyr Books
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Pick of the New Picture Books
Kindness across the generations, challenging stereotypes, the journey our food makes and a welcome re-issue, just some of the picture books I have enjoyed over recent weeks. Many families will have experience of elderly relatives developing dementia and may also … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Hachette, picturebooks, Pikku Publishing, Scallywag Press
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Blog Tour: The Hunt for David Berman by Claire Mulligan
The Hunt for David Berman, a debut by Claire Mulligan is an adventure set during World War 2 with a touching bond between two boys from very different families at the centre of its exploration of how war affects families. … Continue reading
Posted in Author Q & A, Book Review
Tagged childrens_books, Claire Mulligan, debut, Historical fiction, Kindertransport, World War2
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Happy 10th Birthday to Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton
Can it really be ten years since we met George? This month marks the publication of a special ten year anniversary edition of this hilarious, clever picture book by Chris Haughton so it is a good time to explore what … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Chris Haughton, picturebooks, Walker Books
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