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Tag Archives: Emotions
Pick of the New Picture Books
September saw saw a surge in the publication of new books for children and I am still working my way through a wonderful variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. Picture books sometimes blur the boundaries between story and information or … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged childrens_books, Early Years, Emotions, environment, Nonfiction, picture books, Satoshi Kitamura, Tiny Owl Books
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Sudden Death by Tom Palmer illustrated by Elkys Nova
Sudden Death, the latest title in the Roy of the Rovers series is a book full of love, both for the beautiful game football can be and, poignantly, for a father too. A story not only for football fans. Last … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged Emotions, family, football, Grief, Roy of the Rovers, Tom Palmer
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New Picture Books for Young Children – rainbows, waiting and hugs…
The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar In 2020 While We Can’t Hug by this picture book duo captured the feelings of many and was a source of comfort as families were separated … Continue reading
When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle
When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle is an extraordinary story told with compassion and understanding. Dealing with the darkest of human emotions; anger, loss, grief, fear and humiliation it shows us that these can be overcome with love, understanding … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged Andersen Press, animals, Children’s books, Emotions, Grief, Phil Earle, World War2
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Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 Announced
On the evening of 16th September the announcement was made that Eva Eland has won the 2020 Klaus Flugge Prize for the most exciting and promising newcomer to children’s picture book illustration. She won for her book When Sadness Comes … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements and Awards, Book Awards
Tagged Awards, best children’s books, childrens_books, Emotions, empathy, illustration, Klaus Flugge Prize, news, picturebooks
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Felix After The Rain – written and illustrated by Dunja Jogan Translated by Olivia Hellewell
This is such a beautiful book. Wonderful illustrations which encourage the reader to linger combine with a rich text to create something that will comfort and reassure. Highly recommended for children of all ages and quite probably adults too. Felix … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, depression, Emotions, empathy, fears, illustration, Mental Health, picturebooks, Reading, Tiny Pwl Publishing, Translation
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