Tag Archives: childrens_books

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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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on June 26, 2021 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s catch up with what has been happening in the world of children’s books. There has been rather a lot going on so why not grab yourself a cuppa and settle down to see what you may … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Picture Books

Posted on June 21, 2021 by alibrarylady

Picture books can make a difference. Not only for our youngest readers but for all age groups and all types. They can offer humour, entertainment and pleasure but also comfort, encouragement, information and inspiration. Over recent weeks I have read … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on June 19, 2021 by alibrarylady

The big news this week has been the announcement of the winners of the Carnegie and Kate Greenway Medals. It was a treat to be able to watch the event live so cheerfully hosted by libraries champion Bobby Seagull. You … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on June 12, 2021 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of the latest news from the world of children’s books. Empathy Day raised the profile of children’s books and their importance this week and it was encouraging to see how much attention this initiative … Continue reading →

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The Swallows’ Flight by Hilary McKay

Posted on June 12, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Swallows’ Flight by Hilary McKay is the companion novel to her Costa Award winning novel, The Skylarks’ War, a book that I adored and which was quite possibly my book of the year in 2018. Initially I was delighted … Continue reading →

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The Cooking Club Detectives by Ewa Josefkowicz Blog Tour

Posted on June 10, 2021 by alibrarylady

Today sees the publication by Zephyr Books of The Cooking Club Detectives by Ewa Josefkowicz and I am delighted to be participating in the blog tour coinciding with its launch. As we mark Empathy Day today this book is an … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 22, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. It’s been another busy week with award shortlists and winners announced, new books published and events to attend. There were many highlights … Continue reading →

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The Tir na n-Og Award – The English Language Award – A look at the shortlist for this children’s book award

Posted on May 17, 2021 by alibrarylady

On Friday 21st May the announcement of the winner of a rather special children’s book award will be made. The Tir na n-Og Awards were established by the Books Council Of Wales in 1976, and are given annually to honour … Continue reading →

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