Tag Archives: early learning

Zeki Goes to the Market – words by Anna McQuinn Pictures by Ruth Hearson

Posted on July 4, 2025 by alibrarylady

Regular readers of this blog will already be aware that I rate the Zeki series highly. More importantly, my 2 year old grandson adores these stories of a little boy and his daily life. Published by Alanna Max these books … Continue reading →

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Interactive Learning: Brilliant Books for Pre-schoolers

Posted on June 23, 2025 by alibrarylady

Recent research indicates that there has been a decline in both children’s reading for pleasure and the frequency of parents reading aloud to children. For some, sharing books is no longer seen as something to enjoy. How to encourage a … Continue reading →

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Interactive Books for Babies and Toddlers

Posted on March 17, 2025 by alibrarylady

A recent report said that children in this country – post-pandemic, post austerity – are facing a “happiness recession”. I don’t think books are the answer but I do think that encountering books early in life, through the attention of someone … Continue reading →

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