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Empathy Lab Announce the 2021 Read For Empathy book collection

Posted on January 26, 2021 by alibrarylady

“Empathy is learnable – only 10% of our empathic ability is genetic. Scientists say that reading builds empathy, and this collection will play a direct role in helping raise an empathy-educated generation.” Miranda McKearney OBE, EmpathyLab’s founder EmpathyLab have revealed … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 23, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. What I’m reading… My family know me well so my Christmas and birthday presents included a wonderful selection of titles plus book … Continue reading →

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Darwin’s Dragons by Lindsay Galvin

Posted on January 22, 2021 by alibrarylady

Darwin’s Dragons is a story so compelling that I carried the book around with me; every single chapter revealed a new challenge for our hero. Historical fiction that brings science and exploration to life for young readers and a book … Continue reading →

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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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