Tag Archives: childrens_books

The Explorer by Katherine Rundell

Posted on March 24, 2018 by alibrarylady

The Explorer by Katherine Rundell
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My Mum, Books and Me – A Reading Legacy

Posted on February 21, 2018 by alibrarylady

“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.”                                                       Emilie Buchwald This … Continue reading →

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Sky Chasers by Emma Carroll

Posted on February 12, 2018 by alibrarylady

Magpie is an orphan living off her wits as a pickpocket in the back streets of Annonay in France when a chance encounter with a boy dangling from the sky changes her life forever. She goes to the rescue and … Continue reading →

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Here We Are – Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers

Posted on January 10, 2018 by alibrarylady

Oliver Jeffers’ latest picture book is a tender guide written to his newborn son to help him make sense of the world around him. This lovely book is also a short but thoughtful essay on what makes our global community … Continue reading →

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Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone

Posted on January 1, 2018 by alibrarylady

  I savoured every moment of this first stand-alone novel by one of my favourite children’s authors.   This book typifies why children’s books matter. Every page is full of courage, kindness, acceptance and hope wrapped up in a thrilling adventure. … Continue reading →

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Highlights of My Reading Year in Children’s Books

Posted on December 29, 2017 by alibrarylady

2017 has been a wonderful year for children’s books. The increasing range of high quality books available is a joy to children’s book lovers such as me.  However not all my favourite reads of the year were published in 2017 … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 23rd December Lucy and Tom’s Christmas by Shirley Hughes

Posted on December 23, 2017 by alibrarylady

The classic Christmas picture book that sums up the traditions, the joys, the tiny things that make a difference and the love of the family Christmas we all hope for. This book holds so many happy personal memories for me. … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 22nd December The Christmas Eve Tree by Delia Huddy illustrated by Emily Sutton

Posted on December 22, 2017 by alibrarylady

  This story of a little Christmas tree that no-one wants has a message of hope and new beginnings carried in both the text and illustrations.  It is a very thoughtful and touching book to share at Christmas time. A … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 20th December A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig illustrated by Chris Mould

Posted on December 20, 2017 by alibrarylady

  One of my very favourite Christmas books this is a total delight and does truly feel like a Christmas classic. A fabulous story with equally fabulous illustrations this would make a brilliant present. The trilogy would be even better! … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 19th December Jesus’ Christmas Party by Nicholas Allan

Posted on December 19, 2017 by alibrarylady

This is a delightful adaptation of the Nativity Story that manages to be great fun without being irreverent. The story of the first Christmas is told from a very different point of view in this charming retelling by Nicholas Allan. … Continue reading →

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