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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on September 11, 2021 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at all the latest news from the world of children’s books. We have new books to enjoy, award announcements to celebrate and events to entertain and inspire us. It’s been a busy week. What I’m … Continue reading →

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The Crackledawn Dragon by Abi Elphinstone

Posted on September 8, 2021 by alibrarylady

The final book in the Unmapped Chronicles by Abi Elphinstone is every bit as exciting as its predecessors and a fitting end to this enjoyable series. This is a story that sweeps you up into an action packed adventure but … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on September 4, 2021 by alibrarylady

Welcome to the first Reading Matters of the new school year. I hope everyone has enjoyed a good summer however you spent the time and that those working in education enjoyed a well earned rest. The start of the new … Continue reading →

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This Book is Cruelty Free: Animals and Us by Linda Newbery

Posted on August 30, 2021 by alibrarylady

This Book is Cruelty Free is the first non-fiction book written by author Linda Newbery, best known for her award winning young adult novel Set in Stone. She has been a long term supporter of various welfare and environmental organisations … Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek by Robin Scott-Elliot

Posted on August 27, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hide and Seek, Robin Scott-Elliot’s third children’s book, is powerful historical fiction inspired by reality, by the lives of those whose bravery we cannot begin to imagine and whose dedication we should never forget. This is a World War 2 … Continue reading →

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Making Facts Fun: Interview with a Shark & Other Ocean Giants Too written by Andy Seed and illustrated by Nick East

Posted on August 25, 2021 by alibrarylady

Interview with a Shark is a book filled with facts but presented in a way that children will find entertaining and fun. It features ten extraordinary ocean creatures and covers everything from their habits and behaviour to their favourite foods. … Continue reading →

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The Book Cat by Polly Faber illustrated by Clara Vulliamy

Posted on August 23, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Book Cat is the latest collaboration from the duo who brought us the Mango and Bambang series and although rather different in content it still contains that same feeling of kindness and friendship. Set in wartime London in the … Continue reading →

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Mystery of the Night Watchers by A. M. Howell

Posted on August 16, 2021 by alibrarylady

Mystery of the Night Watchers is an engrossing story of secrets, lies, sisters and a desire for justice and truth set against the back drop of a global historical event. Set in 1910 in the days before Halley’s Comet’s appearance … Continue reading →

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Lottie Loves Nature: Bird Alert by Jane Clarke illustrated by James Brown

Posted on August 7, 2021 by alibrarylady

Bird Alert, the latest title in the Lottie Loves Nature series, is an entertaining blend of fact and fiction that is perfect for encouraging children to notice and appreciate wildlife. A story of friendship and family that is fun to … Continue reading →

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New Picture Books for Young Children – rainbows, waiting and hugs…

Posted on July 30, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar In 2020 While We Can’t Hug by this picture book duo captured the feelings of many and was a source of comfort as families were separated … Continue reading →

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