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How To Be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it…) by Cathy Reay illustrated by Jaleel Hudson

Posted on June 3, 2025 by alibrarylady

Written by disabled journalist and mother of two Cathy Reay this guide is written with warmth, understanding and practical positivity. Although chiefly directed at youngsters with a disability to help them navigate those tricky years between primary and secondary age, … Continue reading →

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2025 Read for Empathy Collection Launch

Posted on February 13, 2025 by alibrarylady

Today Empathy Lab launches the 2025 Read for Empathy collection of books for 3-16-year-olds, alongside calling for empathy and emotional skills to be prioritised. Now in its 9th year, this unique list of 70 titles for children and young people aged … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – Monthly Roundup of Children’s Books and Events

Posted on November 2, 2024 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this latest round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books over the last month, plus details of some book related events to look forward to. There has been such a wide range of … Continue reading →

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One-Button and the Sea by Sara Stanley and Viviane Schwarz

Posted on August 28, 2024 by alibrarylady

“Grandpa, tell me the story again of when we to sea.” This is a big story, a story of upheaval and change, of uprooting. The book opens with the dictionary definition of the word ‘uprooting‘ opposite a comforting, bright illustration … Continue reading →

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Quiet Storm by Kimberly Whittam

Posted on June 1, 2023 by alibrarylady

Quiet Storm, (Usborne Books) Kimberly Whittam’s debut novel speaks to those children, of whom there are many, who are shy and quiet, those who struggle to speak up, to ask questions and to join in even when they desperately want … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on April 22, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to the first Reading Matters round up of the summer term. It would probably be futile to try and include everything that happened over the Easter break but I have attempted to sift through what people may have missed … Continue reading →

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What if, Pig? By Linzie Hunter

Posted on July 5, 2021 by alibrarylady

What if, Pig? by Linzie Hunter is the perfect picture book for anyone who has ever had a niggling worry that has got out of hand. Wonderful for little worriers and bigger ones too, it will open up conversation about … Continue reading →

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The Cooking Club Detectives by Ewa Josefkowicz Blog Tour

Posted on June 10, 2021 by alibrarylady

Today sees the publication by Zephyr Books of The Cooking Club Detectives by Ewa Josefkowicz and I am delighted to be participating in the blog tour coinciding with its launch. As we mark Empathy Day today this book is an … Continue reading →

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The Small Things by Lisa Thompson illustrated by Hannah Coulson

Posted on June 3, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Small Things by Lisa Thompson is a story that displays this author’s understanding of children and their worries and at the same time encourages them to accept themselves for who are they are rather than who they think others … Continue reading →

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New Books for Children – Pick of the Picture Books

Posted on April 20, 2021 by alibrarylady

Over recent weeks I have read and enjoyed some simply beautiful picture books for children that feature themes of friendship, collaboration, kindness, joy, nurture and nature, protection of our environment and family love and relationships. These are just some of … Continue reading →

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