Tag Archives: illustrated fiction

Engaging Books for Independent Young Readers

Posted on January 22, 2025 by alibrarylady

When children first show an indication that they are ready to progress on to slightly longer independent reads they can still find pages of dense text a little daunting. Thankfully there has been a growth in highly illustrated quality fiction … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog by Terrie Chilvers illustrated by Tim Budgen

Posted on June 5, 2023 by alibrarylady

I am delighted to kick off the blog tour celebrating the publication of Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog by Terrie Chilvers illustrated by Tim Budgen. Illustrated fiction for young readers of about 7 plus is important because it is … Continue reading →

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The Travelling School Mysteries: Libby and the Parisian Puzzle by Jo Clarke illustrated by Becka Moor

Posted on February 15, 2022 by alibrarylady

Jo Clarke’s debut for children, Libby and the Parisian Puzzle, is an appealing combination of adventure, detective mystery and boarding school story. It has all the ingredients to encourage young readers to feel part of the fun and the puzzle … Continue reading →

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Swop The Satsuma-Sized Secret by Lucy Noguera illustrated by Laura Ireland

Posted on November 10, 2021 by alibrarylady

Illustrated fiction can frequently be the key to the discovery of reading for pleasure for young children. When stories are presented both in text and pictures children can access the narrative more easily. When the appearance is designed to be … Continue reading →

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The Hideaway by Pam Smy

Posted on September 14, 2021 by alibrarylady

Sometimes you read a great deal about a book before you get to read the book itself, so much so that you can feel that you know the story in advance. The Hideaway by Pam Smy was, for me, such … Continue reading →

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Freeze by Chris Priestley

Posted on September 10, 2021 by alibrarylady

Chris Priestley is a master of the horror genre for children and his latest for Barrington Stoke, Freeze, is a story that is perfect for young readers who enjoy reading books that teeter just over the edge from exciting and … Continue reading →

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The Book Cat by Polly Faber illustrated by Clara Vulliamy

Posted on August 23, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Book Cat is the latest collaboration from the duo who brought us the Mango and Bambang series and although rather different in content it still contains that same feeling of kindness and friendship. Set in wartime London in the … Continue reading →

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Lottie Loves Nature: Bird Alert by Jane Clarke illustrated by James Brown

Posted on August 7, 2021 by alibrarylady

Bird Alert, the latest title in the Lottie Loves Nature series, is an entertaining blend of fact and fiction that is perfect for encouraging children to notice and appreciate wildlife. A story of friendship and family that is fun to … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Books: Illustrated Young Fiction

Posted on June 15, 2021 by alibrarylady

When children first show an indication that they are ready to progress on to slightly longer independent reads they can still find pages of dense text a little daunting. Thankfully there has been a recent growth in highly illustrated quality … Continue reading →

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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Mystery Jewel Thief by Dermot O’Leary illustrated by Nick East

Posted on November 25, 2020 by alibrarylady

At the weekend I was involved in an online discussion about books suitable for children in Year 3, aged about 7 or 8, and as luck would have have it the next book on my reading list fitted the bill … Continue reading →

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