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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on May 23, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at some of the highlights in the world of children’s books during the last week. These are articles I have enjoyed, resources that I think may be helpful and some news items that … Continue reading →

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Poetry to Comfort and Inspire During a Pandemic

Posted on May 18, 2020 by alibrarylady

Like many others I have found it harder than I expected to concentrate on reading during the Coronavirus crisis. I had hoped to savour all those treasures on the bookshelves that I have not had time to enjoy previously and … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on May 16, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to another look back at the children’s book news from the last few days. This week there is information regarding the possible re-commencement of physical and digital library services in primary and secondary schools which will be … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on May 9, 2020 by alibrarylady

Welcome to another look back at the latest children’s book news and a visit to some useful resources encouraging reading for pleasure. As I write this there is continued speculation regarding the timing of the reopening of schools across the … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on April 25, 2020 by alibrarylady

Welcome to another Reading Matters, a look back at some of the latest news about children’s books. As schools resumed this week, albeit as a remote version, many children’s authors and publishers have increased the range of resources available to … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Nonfiction for Children from Flying Eye Books

Posted on April 20, 2020 by alibrarylady

The best nonfiction for children combines detailed information and attractive presentation to create a package that invites children to learn while still being an important part of their reading for pleasure. Flying Eye Books achieve this with these two wonderful new … Continue reading →

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Toto The Ninja Cat and The Superstar Catastrophe by Dermot O’Leary illustrated by Nick East

Posted on April 8, 2020 by alibrarylady

The third in a series inspired by the author’s real life cats this action packed adventure is full of humour and is a real mood lifter of a book. Illustrated throughout,  this is great fun for young newly confident readers … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters: news from the world of children’s books

Posted on April 4, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello everyone and welcome to another Reading Matters. As we approach the third week of the restrictions we are living under at present books can be an escape for both adults and children but they can also bring us together … Continue reading →

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Brilliant books for New Readers from Barrington Stoke

Posted on April 1, 2020 by alibrarylady

Are you looking for books to encourage new readers? Barrington Stoke have published some wonderful books for younger readers recently and here are just two of them to give you a taste of what is available. Captain Whiskers by Jeremy … Continue reading →

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The Cockatoo from Timbuktu by William A E Ford illustrated by Ramile M Imac

Posted on March 31, 2020 by alibrarylady

A cheerful picture book following a baby cockatoo as he tries to find his way home, this is fun to share while also enabling young children to discover countries around the world alongside the little bird. Kian the little cockatoo … Continue reading →

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