Tag Archives: graphic novels

Higher Ground written and illustrated by Tull Suwannakit – a diary of resilience and hope

Posted on July 2, 2025 by alibrarylady

Seven years in creation this beautiful illustrated book by award winning author and illustrator Tull Suwannakit is a coming of age story of resilience and hope. Told in a blend of graphic novel, picture book, and diary entries Higher Ground has … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Books: Adventure, Friendship, and Magic

Posted on June 24, 2025 by alibrarylady

An introduction to graphic novels highlighting friendship and fun, time travel to Ancient Greece and a historical adventure of family and magic make up this latest selection of children’s books for a variety of ages and reading abilities. Blue, Barry … Continue reading →

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2025 Federation of Children’s Book Groups: Children’s Book Award Blog Tour

Posted on March 13, 2025 by alibrarylady

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour to mark the announcement of the shortlist for the Federation of Children’s Book Groups (FCBG) Children’s Book Award. The Children’s Book Award is the only national award for children’s books that is … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books – A November Reading Round Up

Posted on November 28, 2023 by alibrarylady

Christmas picture books, a humorous retelling of a festive favourite, four brave children tackling a wicked Fairy Queen, Irish folklore and magic, a graphic novel memoir and a gothic mystery make up my November reading. I hope there is something … Continue reading →

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Perfect new non-fiction for children from b small publishing

Posted on November 3, 2021 by alibrarylady

Perfect new non-fiction? Yes, perfect! It is hard to fault these two new titles from b small publishing, an award winning small publisher specialising in creative, educational titles with high child appeal. I can wholeheartedly recommend both of these books … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour – First Names: Nelson Mandela by Nansubuga N. Isdahl illustrated by Nicole Miles

Posted on February 22, 2021 by alibrarylady

David Fickling Books’ First Names series are presented with their trademark cartoon style illustrations and comic strips familiar from The Phoenix comic and coupled with detailed information and fascinating facts about a number of well known and inspirational people. To … Continue reading →

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Survival in Space: The Apollo 13 Mission by David Long illustrated by Stefano Tambellini

Posted on April 14, 2020 by alibrarylady

This retelling of the story of the memorable moon mission by David Long, winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2017 – Best Books with Facts for Survivors, will engage, inform and inspire young readers keeping them gripped to the final page. It … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 14, 2020 by alibrarylady

Welcome to another Reading Matters and the chance to catch up on children’s book news that you may have missed during the week. This week’s news has been dominated by the possibility of school closures so some of the links … Continue reading →

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