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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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Know My Place by Eve Ainsworth

Posted on July 26, 2021 by alibrarylady

Know My Place by Eve Ainsworth is a sensitive story about a teenager searching for home and family that explores complex issues surrounding foster care with kindness and understanding. An empathetic read for teens, it would also be useful for … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: How to Be Brave by Daisy May Johnson

Posted on July 22, 2021 by alibrarylady

How to Be Brave by Daisy May Johnson is a boarding school story with a difference. Johnson takes all the traditional ingredients; midnight feasts, secret passages, intrepid girls solving mysteries and putting right wrongs and presents them in an original … Continue reading →

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2021 CLiPPA (CLPE Children’s Poetry Award) Shortlist Announcement

Posted on July 19, 2021 by alibrarylady

Today, Monday 19 July 2021, as part of Poetry By Heart’s vibrant award ceremony at The Globe, the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) announced the 2021 shortlist for the CLiPPA(CLPE Children’s Poetry Award). Established in 2003, the CLiPPA … Continue reading →

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Picture Book Review: Ready, Steady, School! by Marianne Dubuc, translated by Sarah Ardizzone

Posted on July 8, 2021 by alibrarylady

Ready, Steady, School! by Marianne Dubuc is the perfect book to share with children who will shortly be starting school. Every single page contains detailed illustrations packed with much to talk about and enjoy. It is a wonderful book that … Continue reading →

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What if, Pig? By Linzie Hunter

Posted on July 5, 2021 by alibrarylady

What if, Pig? by Linzie Hunter is the perfect picture book for anyone who has ever had a niggling worry that has got out of hand. Wonderful for little worriers and bigger ones too, it will open up conversation about … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on July 3, 2021 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. I feel that I say this every week but there has been a great deal happening with award announcements, important research and articles plus … Continue reading →

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