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Tag Archives: picturebooks
The Nativity Retold for Children in Picture Books
Leah’s Star by Margaret Bateson-Hill and Karin Littlewood This tender retelling of the Nativity story manages to convey the beautiful message at its heart and allow the reader to witness the event through the eyes of a child. The text … Continue reading
Moon and Me: The Little Seed by Andrew Davenport illustrated by Marino Umeda
Moon and Me is the latest series for CBeebies created by Andrew Davenport who brought the Teletubbies and In the Night Garden to previous generations of pre-schoolers. Inspired by the Rumer Godden and Enid Blyton toy house stories the programme … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, Friendship, Gift, kindness, picturebooks, review
All the Ways to be Smart written by Davina Bell illustrated by Allison Colpoys
A celebration of what makes each and every child special, this positive and joy filled book acts as a reassuring balance to the message that the only things that matter are those that can be measured and assessed. “I can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, empathy, picturebooks, Reading, review, self esteem, Teaching, Well being
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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr – 20 Books of Summer (1/20)
“Nowadays, my escape from Germany and everything that followed seems far away. I’ve lived in London more than seventy years. I have been happily married and our children are a joy. It has been a wonderfully happy life. But it … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 Books of Summer, biography, books, childrens_books, Classics, history, Judith Kerr, picturebooks, Reading, refugees, review, worldwar2
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The Kate Greenaway Nominations- a quick look at the list
The nominations have been announced for two prestigious literary awards. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded for an outstanding book written for children and young people and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded for distinguished illustration. This year, 254 … Continue reading
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Tagged Awards, books, childrens_books, Greenaway, illustration, librarians, Libraries, picturebooks
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The Lost Magician by Piers Torday
When I was about eight or nine years old I was given the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as a present. It was the book that turned me into ”a reader”. For the first time I felt … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, fantasy, Libraries, magic, picturebooks, Piers Torday, Reading, review
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Perfect Picture Books for Libraries Week
Libraries Week takes place between the 8–13 October to celebrate the nation’s much-loved libraries. This year, with a focus on well being libraries across the country will showcase how they bring communities together, combat loneliness, provide a space for reading and … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Libraries, picturebooks, Reading, review, School
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A Picture Book to Help Young Children Care About the Environment – Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts
”Plastic” has been declared children’s word of the year after analysis of the entries to this year’s BBB Breakfast Show 500 words competition for children aged 5-13. Its appearance was up 100% from last year’s entries with titles including “The … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, Ea, environment, Oceans Day, picturebooks, review, Teaching
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