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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on January 25, 2020 by

Hello and welcome to another news update where we look back at the week in books for children and young people. This is a collection of links to articles and websites that I hope will be helpful to librarians, teachers … Continue reading →

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Little Women – entertainment or empathy?

Posted on January 22, 2020 by

Little Women has always been a book that has mattered to me. Last week I finally managed to see the Greta Gerwig adaptation of this classic loved by generations of readers and it made me realise once more why it … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour – It’s a No-Money Day by Kate Milner – Art Showcase

Posted on October 23, 2019 by

In 2018 Kate Milner won the Klaus Flugge Prize for most exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration with her debut, My Name is not Refugee. It was a book that encouraged children to think about and empathise with a … Continue reading →

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It’s a No-Money Day written and illustrated by Kate Milner

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

In 2018 Kate Milner won the Klaus Flugge Prize for most exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration with her debut, My Name is not Refugee. It was a book that encouraged children to think about and empathise with a … Continue reading →

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Butterflies for Grandpa Joe by Nicola Davies illustrated by Mike Byrne

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

This gentle story, by Nicola Davies and illustrated throughout by Mike Byrne, conveys how love across the generations and the healing power of nature can soothe the heartache of grief and give hope for the future. This lovely book deserves … Continue reading →

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All the Ways to be Smart written by Davina Bell illustrated by Allison Colpoys

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

A celebration of what makes each and every child special, this positive and joy filled book acts as a reassuring balance to the message that the only things that matter are those that can be measured and assessed. “I can’t … Continue reading →

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Special Delivery by Jonathan Meres illustrated by Hannah Coulson – Dementia in children’s books

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

A book about finding friendship in unlikely places, this gentle story focusing on helping others, provides a kind and thoughtful look at dementia and is suitable for younger readers. Frank would like a new bike. Unfortunately it is not Christmas … Continue reading →

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The Longest Night of Charlie Noon by Christopher Edge

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

How to review a book as clever as this one without giving away its secrets has given me pause for thought. Perhaps it could be summed up like this…I read this in one sitting, utterly captivated, and as I read … Continue reading →

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No Ballet Shoes in Syria by Catherine Bruton

Posted on April 8, 2019 by

No Ballet Shoes in Syria tells the story of Aya, an eleven year old asylum seeker from Aleppo in Syria. It is a story of hope and of kindness. Aya provides a voice for all the millions of child refugees … Continue reading →

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The Truth of Things and Lark by Anthony McGowan

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

The publishers Barrington Stoke are responsible for a wide range of books that are created to be accessible to all readers including those with dyslexia or children and teens sometimes described as reluctant readers. Sometimes “reluctant” readers are simply young … Continue reading →

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