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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on April 29, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. There have been a few highlights including the announcement of both the Little Rebels and Branford Boase Awards shortlists details of which are included … Continue reading →

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Ravencave by Marcus Sedgwick

Posted on April 17, 2023 by alibrarylady

In the knowledge of the untimely death of Marcus Sedgwick late last year Ravencave, his last novel, takes on an even greater significance and poignancy. This unsettling, compelling and beautifully written story of family discord, loss, grief and ghosts is … Continue reading →

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Pick of the New Picture Books

Posted on April 14, 2023 by alibrarylady

So many picture books have been published in recent weeks that it can be hard to keep up with them all. I have selected a few that I would like to recommend for both home and school as having that … Continue reading →

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Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women – A retelling by Laura Wood

Posted on April 12, 2023 by alibrarylady

As a lover of the classic story of Little Women for as long as I can remember I approached this retelling published by Barrington Stoke with a degree of caution. However in Laura Wood’s capable hands this story of four … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on April 1, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to the this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. This will be the last round up for this term and Reading Matters should be back some time after the Easter school holidays … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 25, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books over the last few days. What I’m reading… Regular readers will know how highly I rate the publishers Barrington Stoke for all they do … Continue reading →

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New Picture Books – Helping Families and Children

Posted on March 23, 2023 by alibrarylady

Sometimes emotions can be conveyed more easily through picture books, especially those created for younger children. There are times too when they can be invaluable for helping to explain a situation a child may not understand or need some reassurance … Continue reading →

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A Passing On Of Shells by Simon Lamb illustrated by Chris Riddell

Posted on March 16, 2023 by alibrarylady

Fifty poems of fifty words each on subjects ranging from family to nature, offering hope and humour, wisdom and insight are gathered together in this clever debut collection. A Passing On Of Shells would be wonderful for use in schools … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 4, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s catch up with what has been happening in the world of children’s books recently. World Book Day prompted media attention and it was heartening to see our Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho on BBC Breakfast TV on … Continue reading →

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The Rescue of Ravenwood by Natasha Farrant

Posted on March 1, 2023 by alibrarylady

“We have to fight for the precious places, don’t we?” Bea says. “It might not change the world for everyone, but it’s a start isn’t it?” To which the major replies, “It is a start. It is a very good … Continue reading →

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