Tag Archives: childrens_books

Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 Shortlist Announced

Posted on May 19, 2020 by alibrarylady

The shortlist for the 2020 Klaus Flugge Prize was announced today by Jessica Love, winner of the 2019 prize for Julian is a Mermaid. This award was founded in 2016 to highlight the most promising and exciting newcomers to picture … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 16, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to another look back at the children’s book news from the last few days. This week there is information regarding the possible re-commencement of physical and digital library services in primary and secondary schools which will be … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 9, 2020 by alibrarylady

Welcome to another look back at the latest children’s book news and a visit to some useful resources encouraging reading for pleasure. As I write this there is continued speculation regarding the timing of the reopening of schools across the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 2, 2020 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look back at the latest news from the children’s books world. I am aware that teachers and school librarians are under a great deal of pressure at present and hope that some of the links collated … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 25, 2020 by alibrarylady

Welcome to another Reading Matters, a look back at some of the latest news about children’s books. As schools resumed this week, albeit as a remote version, many children’s authors and publishers have increased the range of resources available to … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Nonfiction for Children from Flying Eye Books

Posted on April 20, 2020 by alibrarylady

The best nonfiction for children combines detailed information and attractive presentation to create a package that invites children to learn while still being an important part of their reading for pleasure. Flying Eye Books achieve this with these two wonderful new … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 18, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to another look back at the latest children’s book news. There is still a lot happening, new books, online activities and events and people supporting each other with ideas and resources. I hope you find something here … Continue reading →

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Survival in Space: The Apollo 13 Mission by David Long illustrated by Stefano Tambellini

Posted on April 14, 2020 by alibrarylady

This retelling of the story of the memorable moon mission by David Long, winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2017 – Best Books with Facts for Survivors, will engage, inform and inspire young readers keeping them gripped to the final page. It … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 11, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to another look back at the recent children’s book news. Easter feels very different this year. Normally it is one of my favourite times of the year, a time spent with family and full of anticipation for … Continue reading →

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Toto The Ninja Cat and The Superstar Catastrophe by Dermot O’Leary illustrated by Nick East

Posted on April 8, 2020 by alibrarylady

The third in a series inspired by the author’s real life cats this action packed adventure is full of humour and is a real mood lifter of a book. Illustrated throughout,  this is great fun for young newly confident readers … Continue reading →

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