Tag Archives: childrens_books

Zeki Goes to the Market – words by Anna McQuinn Pictures by Ruth Hearson

Posted on July 4, 2025 by alibrarylady

Regular readers of this blog will already be aware that I rate the Zeki series highly. More importantly, my 2 year old grandson adores these stories of a little boy and his daily life. Published by Alanna Max these books … Continue reading →

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Higher Ground written and illustrated by Tull Suwannakit – a diary of resilience and hope

Posted on July 2, 2025 by alibrarylady

Seven years in creation this beautiful illustrated book by award winning author and illustrator Tull Suwannakit is a coming of age story of resilience and hope. Told in a blend of graphic novel, picture book, and diary entries Higher Ground has … Continue reading →

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The Dawn of Adonis by Phil Earle: kindness and courage in children’s literature

Posted on June 30, 2025 by alibrarylady

When I am asked to justify why I enjoy reading children’s books one of the many reasons I give is that a well written story for a young audience frequently contains the best aspects of humanity. Although they may feature … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Books: Adventure, Friendship, and Magic

Posted on June 24, 2025 by alibrarylady

An introduction to graphic novels highlighting friendship and fun, time travel to Ancient Greece and a historical adventure of family and magic make up this latest selection of children’s books for a variety of ages and reading abilities. Blue, Barry … Continue reading →

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Interactive Learning: Brilliant Books for Pre-schoolers

Posted on June 23, 2025 by alibrarylady

Recent research indicates that there has been a decline in both children’s reading for pleasure and the frequency of parents reading aloud to children. For some, sharing books is no longer seen as something to enjoy. How to encourage a … Continue reading →

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New books from Barrington Stoke in June

Posted on June 12, 2025 by alibrarylady

The Elixir by Lindsay Gavin illustrated by Kristina Kister A thrilling mix of history, sorcery and invention, Lindsay Galvin’s first novella for Barrington Stoke is a wonderful example of the blend of fact and fiction that this author does so … Continue reading →

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New Fiction for Children

Posted on June 5, 2025 by alibrarylady

The first in a brand new series for newly confident readers, the welcome return of an old favourite, a ghostly train ride back in time and how to overcome the difficulties of being a young carer feature in this look … Continue reading →

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How To Be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it…) by Cathy Reay illustrated by Jaleel Hudson

Posted on June 3, 2025 by alibrarylady

Written by disabled journalist and mother of two Cathy Reay this guide is written with warmth, understanding and practical positivity. Although chiefly directed at youngsters with a disability to help them navigate those tricky years between primary and secondary age, … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – Children’s Book News

Posted on May 31, 2025 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this roundup of what has been happening in the world of children’s books over the last month. Lots of awards news this time! It’s always fascinating to compare the different short and longlists and it can be a … Continue reading →

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The Wood Where Magic Grows by Andy Shepherd illustrated by Ellie Snowdon

Posted on May 30, 2025 by alibrarylady

Andy Shepherd’s The Boy Who Grew Dragons series has a charm and warmth that endeared it to many. School librarians happily recommended the books to both teachers and parents and the stories rapidly became regularly shared in lower KS2 classrooms. … Continue reading →

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