Category Archives: Book Review

EUREK-HER! Stories of Inspirational Women in STEM written by Frances Durkin Illustrated by Nur Ventura

Posted on November 11, 2024 by alibrarylady

This month sees the annual celebration of factual books, National Non-Fiction November, organised by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups. For more than 30 years award wining publisher b small publishing have been creating books that celebrate children’s enthusiasm for … Continue reading →

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Jakub’s Otter by Coral Rumble

Posted on November 9, 2024 by alibrarylady

Call it serendipity, or perhaps merely good luck, but sometimes a children’s book appears at just the right time. Over the last week there has been a great deal of concerned discussion about the findings published in the National Literacy … Continue reading →

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Shadow Creatures by Chris Vick

Posted on October 26, 2024 by alibrarylady

Chis Vick’s third novel for children, Shadow Creatures, is inspired by his own family history and provides insights into life under the Nazi regime in Norway during World War 2. This is powerful historical fiction drawing on oral history passed … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: A Little Blue Dot by Maren Hasenjäger translated by Leah Francis

Posted on October 8, 2024 by alibrarylady

A Little Blue Dot was originally published in Germany and has gone on to sell 15,000 copies. It is quickly clear why this charming book has been such a hit. The book introduces the planets and our solar system with … Continue reading →

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Top Picks for September: Children’s Literature

Posted on September 30, 2024 by alibrarylady

A plethora of new titles for children have been published over the last month or so. Here is a small selection that I have recently read, enjoyed and would like to recommend. Me and My Brian by Helen Rutter illustrated … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Poetry Day – A Reading Matters Special

Posted on September 28, 2024 by alibrarylady

National Poetry Day is the biggest mass celebration of poetry in the UK and a chance for all of us to share in the pleasure of poetry. This year it takes place on Thursday 3rd October and as my next … Continue reading →

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Finding Hope in New Children’s Books

Posted on August 30, 2024 by alibrarylady

One of the many things I find particularly engaging about reading and reviewing books for children is that if not always blessed with a perfect, happy ending they do usually provide a hopeful one. The news over the summer both … Continue reading →

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One-Button and the Sea by Sara Stanley and Viviane Schwarz

Posted on August 28, 2024 by alibrarylady

“Grandpa, tell me the story again of when we to sea.” This is a big story, a story of upheaval and change, of uprooting. The book opens with the dictionary definition of the word ‘uprooting‘ opposite a comforting, bright illustration … Continue reading →

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The Hollywood Kidnap Case by A.M. Howell

Posted on August 1, 2024 by alibrarylady

Alice and Sonny return in this final story in the Mysteries at Sea series tackling secrets, intrigue and danger with their usual determination. The Hollywood Kidnap Case is another exciting, well plotted mystery from award winning historical author A.M Howell … Continue reading →

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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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