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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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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
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
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Tagged books, childrens_books, empathy, fears, picturebooks, Reading, review
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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
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Tagged books, childrens_books, history, illustration, picturebooks, Reading, review, worldwar1
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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
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