Advertisements
Advertisements
Tag Archives: picturebooks
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
Posted in Book Review
Tagged books, childrens_books, Ea, environment, Oceans Day, picturebooks, review, Teaching
Leave a comment
Perfect Picture Books for Children Who May Think They Don’t Like Reading
Reading picture books aloud and sharing the wonder of beautiful illustrations is a rewarding part of being a school librarian and, of course, of being a parent. This joy of stories will hopefully continue as young children move on to … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Reading
Tagged books, education, Libraries, picturebooks, Reading
Leave a comment
After The Fall by Dan Santat – A picture book for all ages
This wonderful book tells the story of what happened after that most famous nursery rhyme fall. How Humpty Dumpty survived and then decided to get back up again with truly astounding results. Often as a school librarian I have said … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged books, childrens_books, empathy, fears, picturebooks, Reading, review
Leave a comment
Peace Lily by Hilary Robinson illustrated by Martin Impey
A beautiful addition to the Where The Poppies Now Grow series this story told in rhyme highlights the contribution made by women during World War 1. The gentle illustrations combine superbly with the text to make this subject accessible to … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Reading
Tagged books, childrens_books, history, illustration, picturebooks, Reading, review, worldwar1
Leave a comment
Kate Greenaway Award 2018 Shortlist – Under The Same Sky by Britta Teckentrup
This charming picture book, shortlisted for this year’s Kate Greenaway Award, uses a clever peep through technique to emphasise the way in which everyone around the world is united by the same hopes and dreams. It is a timely and … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Award
Tagged books, childrens_books, illustration, picturebooks, Reading, resources, review
Leave a comment
Children’s Books Helping Readers Find Courage
One of my favourite debuts last year was The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson so I was very much looking forward to reading The Light Jar, her second novel, and I certainly wasn’t disappointed by this thoughtful novel about finding … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged books, childrens_books, Domestic Abuse, empathy, Families, picturebooks, Reading, review
Leave a comment
Here We Are – Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers’ latest picture book is a tender guide written to his newborn son to help him make sense of the world around him. This lovely book is also a short but thoughtful essay on what makes our global community … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged books, childrens_books, illustration, picturebooks, Reading, review
Leave a comment
Book Advent – 23rd December Lucy and Tom’s Christmas by Shirley Hughes
The classic Christmas picture book that sums up the traditions, the joys, the tiny things that make a difference and the love of the family Christmas we all hope for. This book holds so many happy personal memories for me. … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged books, childrens_books, Christmas, illustration, picturebooks, Reading, resources, review
Leave a comment
Book Advent – 22nd December The Christmas Eve Tree by Delia Huddy illustrated by Emily Sutton
This story of a little Christmas tree that no-one wants has a message of hope and new beginnings carried in both the text and illustrations. It is a very thoughtful and touching book to share at Christmas time. A … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged books, childrens_books, Christmas, illustration, picturebooks, Reading, review
Leave a comment
Book Advent – 21st December The Nativity by Jane Ray
Jane Ray has won many awards for her fabulous picture books including The Story of Creation. In this sumptuous book, she retells the Christmas story, with a fold-out Nativity scene and stand-up characters’ as an added bonus. During my time … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged books, Christmas, illustration, picturebooks, Reading, review
Leave a comment
