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Tag Archives: Nonfiction
Pick of the New Picture Books
September saw saw a surge in the publication of new books for children and I am still working my way through a wonderful variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. Picture books sometimes blur the boundaries between story and information or … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged childrens_books, Early Years, Emotions, environment, Nonfiction, picture books, Satoshi Kitamura, Tiny Owl Books
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Making Facts Fun: Interview with a Shark & Other Ocean Giants Too written by Andy Seed and illustrated by Nick East
Interview with a Shark is a book filled with facts but presented in a way that children will find entertaining and fun. It features ten extraordinary ocean creatures and covers everything from their habits and behaviour to their favourite foods. … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged Andy Seed, childrens_books, conservation, Information, Nonfiction, oceans
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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
