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Book Advent – 5th December The Empty Stocking by Richard Curtis illustrated by Rebecca Cobb

Posted on December 5, 2017 by alibrarylady

It is Christmas Eve and that all important question looms large…Have you been good this year? Will Father Christmas bring you presents? Of course he will, he always does. Or will he? For twin sisters Sam and Charlie this is … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 4th December The Thirteen Days of Christmas by Jenny Overton illustrated by Shirley Hughes

Posted on December 4, 2017 by alibrarylady

The Christmas carol The Twelve Days of Christmas is brought to life in this charming and amusing story of love, marriage and families.  This feels like a Christmas classic and would be a treat to read aloud. Since her mother’s … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 3rd December Short Christmas Stories by Maggie Pearson

Posted on December 3, 2017 by alibrarylady

This is a small book containing over forty very short stories on the theme of Christmas. A selection of amusing, thoughtful, spooky, and scary tales means that there is something for everyone. It would be useful for schools and a … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 2nd December The Little Reindeer by Michael Foreman

Posted on December 2, 2017 by alibrarylady

This charming picture book with stunning illustrations captures the magic of Christmas and tells the story of Father Christmas and his reindeer, with a twist that will appeal to young children. One Christmas Eve the smallest reindeer is exploring Father … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 1st December Harvey Slumfenburger’s Christmas Present by John Burningham

Posted on December 1, 2017 by alibrarylady

  A highly original Father Christmas story with a difference this is a wonderful picture book to read aloud. A humorous celebration of generosity, helpfulness and perseverance, this is a treat. It is late on Christmas Eve and an exhausted … Continue reading →

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The Lost Words – A Review and an Evening with Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris

Posted on October 18, 2017 by alibrarylady

Books tend to be put in categories. Books for children, Young Adult books, ‘’coffee-table books’’, picture books, non-fiction and poetry are labels applied to many. Every so often a book appears that defies categorisation and The Lost Words is such … Continue reading →

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