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Tag Archives: Nonfiction
Learning With Picture Books
A New Green Day by Antoinette Portis recently won the English Association Book Award 2021 for Non-Fiction for the 4-7 age group and was also nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2021. It is an excellent example of how picture … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged Home Learning, Information, nature, Nonfiction, picture books, resources, Scallywag Press, Teaching
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Blog Tour – First Names: Nelson Mandela by Nansubuga N. Isdahl illustrated by Nicole Miles
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
Posted in Book Review
Tagged apartheid, biography, childrens_books, comics, David Fickling Books, graphic novels, illustration, inspirational, Nelson Mandela, Nonfiction
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Amazing Women of the Middle East by Wafa’ Tarnowska – an interview with the author
This is a fascinating book. Fascinating, important and inspiring, this collection of ‘amazing women’ fully deserves a place in every school. This beautifully presented book, fully illustrated throughout, is original in both concept and style. Readers are able to learn … Continue reading
Posted in Author Q & A, Book Review
Tagged biography, Famous women, global, heroines, illustration, inspirational, Nonfiction, storytelling, Wafa’ Tarnowska
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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books
Hello and welcome to another look back at the latest children’s book news. There is still a lot happening, new books, online activities and events and people supporting each other with ideas and resources. I hope you find something here … Continue reading
Jasper: Space Dog by Hilary Robinson illustrated by Lewis James
Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing this entertaining book weaves fact and fiction together in a package that is designed to be accessible to a broad readership. Jasper would be a valuable addition to … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged Apollo mission, books, childrens_books, Dyslexia, Facts, Nonfiction, resources, science, space, Teaching
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