Tag Archives: Alanna Max

Prepare Your Child for Nursery: Lenny Goes to School by Ken Wilson-Max

Posted on August 20, 2025 by alibrarylady

This latest addition to the Lenny series is perfect for reassuring young children, and indeed their parents, as they embark on the important transition from home to nursery school. Lenny Goes to School contains all the thoughtful elements found in … Continue reading →

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Zeki Goes to the Market – words by Anna McQuinn Pictures by Ruth Hearson

Posted on July 4, 2025 by alibrarylady

Regular readers of this blog will already be aware that I rate the Zeki series highly. More importantly, my 2 year old grandson adores these stories of a little boy and his daily life. Published by Alanna Max these books … Continue reading →

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Exploring Nature: Children’s Picture Books for Budding Bee Lovers

Posted on January 15, 2025 by alibrarylady

At the moment in the depths of January, when the evenings are still dark and snow has been falling in parts of the country it is difficult to imagine Spring, sunshine and spending time planting, sowing and encouraging summer insects. … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books – My October Reading Round Up

Posted on October 26, 2023 by alibrarylady

Spies and a wartime mystery, a storytelling mouse, nature activities and fun for every season and perfect picture books for encouraging creative play and overcoming shyness are among the children’s books I have read this month. I hope there is … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books – a September reading round up

Posted on September 30, 2023 by alibrarylady

My good intentions regarding reading the enormous pile of books on my shelves this month were more than a little disrupted by going down with Covid in early September. Thankfully now much improved I’ve been catching up! Here are some … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books: A Summer Reading Round Up

Posted on August 29, 2023 by alibrarylady

In the absence of my weekly Reading Matters news letter I decided to take the opportunity to tackle my mountains of books that I had not had time to read. Did I succeed? Well, almost! There are still many wonderful … Continue reading →

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New Books for Babies and Toddlers

Posted on June 7, 2023 by alibrarylady

There are a bewildering array of books available for little ones with new ones constantly appearing on bookshop shelves. I have recently received three new titles that I would like to share which I hope will help those struggling to … Continue reading →

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Zeki Rise and Shine and Zeki Sleep Tight – two new books for babies by Anna McQuinn and Ruth Hearson

Posted on October 14, 2022 by alibrarylady

A double helping of Zeki is hugely welcome and these two delightful new books published by Alanna Max perfectly start and end the day for little ones. They encompass the family rituals familiar to many and are wonderful for encouraging … Continue reading →

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Lulu’s Sleepover by Anna McQuinn illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw

Posted on September 6, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Lulu series of books captures the world of small children and the little details that matter most to them. In this latest title Lulu experiences a rite of passage that may trouble little ones initially but in the hands … Continue reading →

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Zeki Loves Mummy – Words by Anna McQuinn Pictures by Ruth Hearson

Posted on March 1, 2021 by alibrarylady

The latest in the Zeki series is a joy filled look at a baby’s typical day featuring those everyday moments that are in reality the important moments at the heart of a toddler’s life. A small book full of love … Continue reading →

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