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Tag Archives: Nonfiction
New Children’s Books – small publishers making a big difference
Recently I read an article on the Just Imagine website with which I found myself nodding in agreement. Roy James is a school librarian and writes regular blogs for this website specialising in excellence in teaching reading and writing, each … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged b small publishing, childrens_books, Just Imagine, Nonfiction, picturebooks, Scallywag Press, Tiny Owl Books
4 Comments
New Non-fiction from Neon Squid
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
Posted in Book Review
Tagged childrens_books, feminism, history, medicine, Neon Squid, Nonfiction
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Big Book of Boats by Luogo comune translated by Catherine Bruzzone
The Big Book of Boats is a information book for children with high shelf appeal. Its bright and clear cover draws the eye and tempts you to open the book and discover more. There is a lot to discover within … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged b small publishing, Boats, Children’s books, Nonfiction, Translation, Transport
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The Big Book of Festivals by Joan-Maree Hargreaves and Marita Bullock Illustrated by Liz Rowland
The Big Book of Festivals is crammed with information and facts celebrating the diversity of the world’s celebrations and the importance of them to our sense of community. A joyful look at the way people mark special occasions expressed in … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebrations, Children’s books, Faber Books, Festivals, Nonfiction, Religion, Teaching
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The Most Important Animal of All by Penny Worms illustrated by Hannah Bailey
The Most Important Animal of All is a beautifully presented book that highlights the value of some of our most treasured creatures. Through thoughtfully presented facts and discussion it encourages young children to think critically, to learn about the interconnectedness … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged animals, Children’s books, environment, National NonFictionNovember, natural world, nature, Nonfiction
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We All Celebrate! by Chitra Soundar illustrated by Jenny Bloomfield
We All Celebrate is a joyful look at celebrations from all around the world. Crammed full of detail, every page bursting with colourful illustrations this non-fiction picture book is a true celebration of both unity and diversity and a thoughtful … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebrations, Chitra Soundar, Festivals, Nonfiction, picture books, Religion, Tiny Owl Books
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Perfect new non-fiction for children from b small publishing
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
Posted in Book Review
Tagged b small publishing, childrens_books, graphic novels, history, Information, National NonFictionNovember, Nonfiction, review, science
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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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