Tag Archives: childrens_books

Blogtour – The Boy Who Sang With Dragons by Andy Shepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Posted on January 17, 2021 by alibrarylady

Having followed Andy Shepherd’s progress from newly published author to popular and established writer I was delighted to be asked to take part in the blogtour for The Boy Who Sang With Dragons. Every so often a book, or in … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 16, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. It has been a busy week for me and for children’s books and although I know I have not been able to … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 9, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to the first Reading Matters of 2021. It’s difficult to find the right words to describe this first week and yet again I hope that the world of children’s books will provide us with some cheer, comfort, … Continue reading →

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Reading for Pleasure – Resources to Help Children Enjoy Books at Home

Posted on January 5, 2021 by alibrarylady

Update January 2021 As the new term starts teachers, support staff and parents have been faced with a last minute turn around regarding the opening of schools and once again on-line learning is to be adopted for the majority of … Continue reading →

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The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Parr

Posted on December 31, 2020 by alibrarylady

The Valley of Lost Secrets is an evacuee story with a difference. This beautifully told, tender story of two young brothers, a mystery, and a community that holds secrets of its own captivated me from the opening scenes to its … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on December 12, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to the last Reading Matters of the year. There is a slightly festive feel to the links this week with ideas for books to share as a family during the break from Dawn Finch and a guide … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on December 5, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look back at the latest news from the world of children’s books. For various reasons this week it has not been possible for me to keep up with book related events or reading as … Continue reading →

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Roy of the Rovers: Rocky written by Tom Palmer illustrated by Dan Cornwell

Posted on December 5, 2020 by alibrarylady

Football hero Roy of the Rovers probably needs no introduction, a name known even to those with little interest in the game. The successful relaunch of his adventures in both graphic novel and book form has proved popular with readers. … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on November 28, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s round up of all the latest children’s book news. There are a range of articles, interviews, resources and online events this week that I hope will entertain, inspire, help or comfort. “Reading gives us … Continue reading →

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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Mystery Jewel Thief by Dermot O’Leary illustrated by Nick East

Posted on November 25, 2020 by alibrarylady

At the weekend I was involved in an online discussion about books suitable for children in Year 3, aged about 7 or 8, and as luck would have have it the next book on my reading list fitted the bill … Continue reading →

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