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Tag Archives: picturebooks
Zeki Rise and Shine and Zeki Sleep Tight – two new books for babies by Anna McQuinn and Ruth Hearson
A double helping of Zeki is hugely welcome and these two delightful new books published by Alanna Max perfectly start and end the day for little ones. They encompass the family rituals familiar to many and are wonderful for encouraging … Continue reading
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Tagged Alanna Max, books for babies, childrens_books, picturebooks, Zeki
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My Favourite New Picture Books for Children – September 2022
That’s Nice, Love by Owen Gent (Book Island) That’s Nice Love is a beautiful picture book about noticing, sharing and treasuring the magical moments. If I could share just one new picture book with parents I think it would be … Continue reading
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Tagged Book Island, childrens_books, environment, Greystone Kids, picturebooks, Pikku Publishing, Society
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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
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Tagged b small publishing, childrens_books, Just Imagine, Nonfiction, picturebooks, Scallywag Press, Tiny Owl Books
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Prestel Publishing Bringing Art to Children of All Ages
Prestel Publishing are an independent publisher of books on art history and design however they also publish quality books for children. Today I would like to share two rather lovely books which combine both of these specialities. Ella in the … Continue reading
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Tagged art, childrens_books, Hajek, illustration, Monet, painting, picturebooks, Prestel Publishing
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Reading Matters – children’s book news
Welcome to this week’s catch up with what has been happening in the world of children’s books. Yet another busy week and I know I haven’t included everything but I hope this selection gives you a taste of the wonderful … Continue reading
Reading Matters – children’s book news
Welcome to this week’s round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. It’s been another busy week so I hope you find something among this selection of links and reviews that is helpful to you. … Continue reading
Pick of the New Picture Books
Kindness across the generations, challenging stereotypes, the journey our food makes and a welcome re-issue, just some of the picture books I have enjoyed over recent weeks. Many families will have experience of elderly relatives developing dementia and may also … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Hachette, picturebooks, Pikku Publishing, Scallywag Press
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Happy 10th Birthday to Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton
Can it really be ten years since we met George? This month marks the publication of a special ten year anniversary edition of this hilarious, clever picture book by Chris Haughton so it is a good time to explore what … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Chris Haughton, picturebooks, Walker Books
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New Children’s Picture Books – It’s About Time!
Sometimes by happy coincidence books arrive together that complement each other, sharing similar ideas or themes or characters with comparable personalities. Two picture books published recently caught my eye as they both concentrate on an aspect of life that matters … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Early Years, picturebooks, Scallywag Press, time, Tiny Owl Books
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