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Top Picks: New Picture Books to Comfort, Reassure and Encourage Young Children

Posted on November 14, 2025 by alibrarylady

Lulu Moves Home by Anna McQuinn and Rosalind Beardshaw The latest title in the charming Lulu series explores the subject of change and offers young children comfort and reassurance as they face both big and small alterations to their circumstances. … Continue reading →

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Pick of the New Children’s Books this October

Posted on October 26, 2025 by alibrarylady

A lovely new Christmas picture book featuring magic and dragons, an exploration of words that bring us together in kindness and the importance of nature and understanding for young people experiencing difficulties or grief make up this month’s selection of … Continue reading →

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Clara and the Man With Books in His Window by Maria Teresa Andruetto illustrated by Martina Trach translated by Elisa Amado

Posted on September 17, 2025 by alibrarylady

September is World Kid Lit Month, a time when we are encouraged to explore international children’s literature. So I cast my eye over my mountainous pile of books to review to try and find something suitable and unearthed a rather … Continue reading →

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Winner of the 10th Klaus Flugge Prize Announced

Posted on September 12, 2025 by alibrarylady

At a ceremony last night, at the Artworkers’ Guild in London, it was announced that Emma Farrarons is the winner of the 2025 Klaus Flugge Prize awarded to the most exciting and promising newcomer to children’s picture book illustration. She wins for … Continue reading →

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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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Prepare Your Child for Nursery: Lenny Goes to School by Ken Wilson-Max

Posted on August 20, 2025 by alibrarylady

This latest addition to the Lenny series is perfect for reassuring young children, and indeed their parents, as they embark on the important transition from home to nursery school. Lenny Goes to School contains all the thoughtful elements found in … Continue reading →

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War Dog: The true story of Judy, hero of WWII by Tom Palmer illustrated by Carolina Rabei

Posted on August 5, 2025 by alibrarylady

Tom Palmer’s debut picture book bears all the hallmarks of his award winning historical novels for children, balancing comprehensive research and historical facts with an empathetic and accessible text. Carolina Rabei’s atmospheric illustrations in a watercolour style convey beautifully the … Continue reading →

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Higher Ground written and illustrated by Tull Suwannakit – a diary of resilience and hope

Posted on July 2, 2025 by alibrarylady

Seven years in creation this beautiful illustrated book by award winning author and illustrator Tull Suwannakit is a coming of age story of resilience and hope. Told in a blend of graphic novel, picture book, and diary entries Higher Ground has … Continue reading →

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Interactive Learning: Brilliant Books for Pre-schoolers

Posted on June 23, 2025 by alibrarylady

Recent research indicates that there has been a decline in both children’s reading for pleasure and the frequency of parents reading aloud to children. For some, sharing books is no longer seen as something to enjoy. How to encourage a … Continue reading →

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Interactive Books for Babies and Toddlers

Posted on March 17, 2025 by alibrarylady

A recent report said that children in this country – post-pandemic, post austerity – are facing a “happiness recession”. I don’t think books are the answer but I do think that encountering books early in life, through the attention of someone … Continue reading →

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