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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 21, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s catch up with what has been happening in the world of children’s books. Yet another busy week and I know I haven’t included everything but I hope this selection gives you a taste of the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Read Between the Lies by Malcolm Duffy

Posted on May 20, 2022 by alibrarylady

Read Between the Lies is a story of family drama, secrets, lies and finding the courage to deal with life’s more difficult experiences. It also has at its core a valuable message. Malcolm Duffy’s latest novel for teens shines a … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 14, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. It’s been another busy week so I hope you find something among this selection of links and reviews that is helpful to you. … Continue reading →

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Pick of the New Picture Books

Posted on May 13, 2022 by alibrarylady

Kindness across the generations, challenging stereotypes, the journey our food makes and a welcome re-issue, just some of the picture books I have enjoyed over recent weeks. Many families will have experience of elderly relatives developing dementia and may also … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 7, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. There have been awards announcements, details of forthcoming events, helpful book lists and reviews you may have missed so I hope this selection of … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: The Hunt for David Berman by Claire Mulligan

Posted on May 5, 2022 by alibrarylady

The Hunt for David Berman, a debut by Claire Mulligan is an adventure set during World War 2 with a touching bond between two boys from very different families at the centre of its exploration of how war affects families. … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on April 30, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to the first of my weekly round ups of children’s book news of the Summer Term. I hope you had a good Easter break and were able to enjoy some of the lovely sunshine. Since the last Reading Matters … Continue reading →

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Resist by Tom Palmer

Posted on April 12, 2022 by alibrarylady

Tom Palmer writes meticulously researched historical fiction that always respects both his subject and his young readers; his new novel Resist is a shining example of his care. A book inspired by the teenage years of Hollywood star Audrey Hepburn … Continue reading →

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Tutankhamun’s Treasure by David Long illustrations by Stefano Tambellini

Posted on April 7, 2022 by alibrarylady

Who can resist the idea of a treasure hunt? This latest offering by award winning author David Long for Barrington Stoke taps in to that desire to search and find, to follow maps and clues in search of long lost, … Continue reading →

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Happy 10th Birthday to Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton

Posted on April 4, 2022 by alibrarylady

Can it really be ten years since we met George? This month marks the publication of a special ten year anniversary edition of this hilarious, clever picture book by Chris Haughton so it is a good time to explore what … Continue reading →

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