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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 26, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. What I’m reading… The Secret of the Treasure Keepers by A M Howell is the type of fiction I loved as a child … Continue reading →

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Pick of the Picture Books – March

Posted on March 25, 2022 by alibrarylady

There are only thirty two pages in a picture book. Not much space to say a great deal you might think. This month two new picture books arrived on my shelves that say a great deal through both their words … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 19, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to the latest round up children’s book news. This week there is news of awards, some interesting events and useful resources to encourage reading for pleasure. What I’m reading… It has been another week when reading has had to … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 12, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look back at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. It’s been a busy few days and I may have missed something but I hope this selection of links includes something helpful to … Continue reading →

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The Secret Sunshine Project by Benjamin Dean illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

Posted on March 11, 2022 by alibrarylady

The Secret Sunshine Project is a fitting title for a book that fizzes with positivity. Benjamin Dean’s second middle grade novel is a gentle and understanding look at a family learning to live with loss. A story of kindness, courage … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 5, 2022 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 the 25th World Book Day which was celebrated across the country on Thursday in schools, libraries and bookshops. It … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on February 26, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s catch up with what has been happening in the world of children’s books. Although this weekly round up of news concentrates on aspects of reading, literature, education and libraries any other news round up this week … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on February 19, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. Long lists for the Carnegie, Kate Greenaway and Klaus Flugge Awards have attracted attention over the last few days as have the winners of … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on February 12, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to the latest round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. I hope you find this week’s collection of links and reviews helpful. What I’m reading… A new book published by Barrington Stoke always … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Picture Books – It’s About Time!

Posted on February 11, 2022 by alibrarylady

Sometimes by happy coincidence books arrive together that complement each other, sharing similar ideas or themes or characters with comparable personalities. Two picture books published recently caught my eye as they both concentrate on an aspect of life that matters … Continue reading →

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