Tag Archives: Christmas

Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on December 17, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to my last round up of children’s book news for 2022. This week there has been more attention given to children’s literature in the main stream media than I have seen for a long time. This is a positive … Continue reading →

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New Christmas Children’s Books

Posted on December 1, 2021 by alibrarylady

A young Santa, a brave and resourceful mouse, a family who celebrate Christmas all year round and a lonely girl who makes an unusual but special new friend and saves the Christmas post all contribute to a festive bundle of … 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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Perfect Picture Books for Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2020 by alibrarylady

Christmas is the perfect time to share picture books with children; often old favourites are unearthed to bring back happy memories of previous years alongside new books bought as presents. I have selected some recent publications that I believe are … Continue reading →

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The Nativity Retold for Children in Picture Books

Posted on December 8, 2019 by alibrarylady

Leah’s Star by Margaret Bateson-Hill and Karin Littlewood This tender retelling of the Nativity story manages to convey the beautiful message at its heart and allow the reader to witness the event through the eyes of a child. The text … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – Children’s Books for Christmas Week 1

Posted on December 1, 2018 by alibrarylady

The Dog That Saved Christmas by Nicola Davies illustrated by Mike Byrne  Award winning author Nicola Davies tells this story, of a boy for whom Christmas is a strain rather than a joy and the dog that helps him to … 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 – 21st December The Nativity by Jane Ray

Posted on December 21, 2017 by alibrarylady

Jane Ray has won many awards for her fabulous picture books including The Story of Creation. In this sumptuous book, she retells the Christmas story, with a fold-out Nativity scene and stand-up characters’ as an added bonus. During my time … 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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