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Engaging New Information Books for Children

Posted on September 1, 2025 by alibrarylady

Finding new non fiction for younger primary aged children can sometimes be a challenge so as we start the new school year I would like to draw your attention to three new information books pitched at an audience aged approximately … Continue reading →

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Engaging Children with Non-Fiction for National Non-Fiction November

Posted on November 15, 2024 by alibrarylady

The theme for National Non-Fiction November 2024 is ‘Why Don’t You?’ which aims to stimulate discussion about hobbies and leisure activities and to encourage children to try something new. Neon Squid are a relatively new publisher whose aim is to … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books: A Summer Reading Round Up

Posted on August 29, 2023 by alibrarylady

In the absence of my weekly Reading Matters news letter I decided to take the opportunity to tackle my mountains of books that I had not had time to read. Did I succeed? Well, almost! There are still many wonderful … Continue reading →

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Pick of the New Information Books for Children

Posted on June 22, 2023 by alibrarylady

Several new information books have been published in recent months and this is just a small selection of some of my favourites for children from about four to early secondary age. Wise About My Body written by Libby Walden Illustrated … Continue reading →

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New Non-fiction from Neon Squid

Posted on June 6, 2022 by alibrarylady

Neon Squid are a brand new non-fiction publisher for children. As a primary school librarian I have experienced the growth in the range of information books available in recent years and was keen to see what Neon Squid would offer. … Continue reading →

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