Tag Archives: childrens_books

Pick of the New Information Books for Children

Posted on June 22, 2023 by alibrarylady

Several new information books have been published in recent months and this is just a small selection of some of my favourites for children from about four to early secondary age. Wise About My Body written by Libby Walden Illustrated … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Made Monsters by Jenny Pearson illustrated by Katie Kear

Posted on June 20, 2023 by alibrarylady

Jenny Pearson is an author who has developed a justified reputation for balancing laugh out loud hilarity with a thoughtful look at life and her latest book, The Boy Who Made Monsters explores the subject of childhood bereavement with tenderness … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on June 10, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. The highlight has undoubtedly been Empathy Day which took place on Thursday 8th June, trending on Twitter and with many sharing books and ideas … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog by Terrie Chilvers illustrated by Tim Budgen

Posted on June 5, 2023 by alibrarylady

I am delighted to kick off the blog tour celebrating the publication of Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog by Terrie Chilvers illustrated by Tim Budgen. Illustrated fiction for young readers of about 7 plus is important because it is … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on June 3, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. It’s been half term holiday for many so maybe you have missed some of the announcements, awards and research so I hope the items … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 27, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books recently. What I’m reading… This week I would like to highlight books from The Emma Press, an independent publisher, specialising in poetry, short fiction … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 20, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. Once more there has been mention of children’s books on Radio4, or more specifically mention of the lack of attention children’s books receive in … Continue reading →

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New Novels for Children

Posted on May 18, 2023 by alibrarylady

So many books are being published at the moment that it can be hard to keep up with them all. I have selected just a handful of recent titles which I think prove that fiction for children can be both … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 13, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s catch up with what has been happening in the world of children’s books. What I’m reading… Portraits and Poison is the second book in The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries by J. T. Williams and despite not … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters- children’s book news

Posted on May 6, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books recently. More awards news and a brand new podcast on children’s books are just some of the highlights and I hope there is something … Continue reading →

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