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Tag Archives: readingforpleasure
Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books
Hello and welcome to this week’s look at some of the highlights in the world of children’s books during the last week. These are articles I have enjoyed, resources that I think may be helpful and some news items that … Continue reading
Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books
Welcome to another look back at the latest children’s book news and a visit to some useful resources encouraging reading for pleasure. As I write this there is continued speculation regarding the timing of the reopening of schools across the … Continue reading
Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books
Welcome to this week’s look back at the latest news from the children’s books world. I am aware that teachers and school librarians are under a great deal of pressure at present and hope that some of the links collated … Continue reading
Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books
Hello and welcome to another look back at the latest children’s book news. There is still a lot happening, new books, online activities and events and people supporting each other with ideas and resources. I hope you find something here … Continue reading
Toto The Ninja Cat and The Superstar Catastrophe by Dermot O’Leary illustrated by Nick East
The third in a series inspired by the author’s real life cats this action packed adventure is full of humour and is a real mood lifter of a book. Illustrated throughout, this is great fun for young newly confident readers … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, books, childrens_books, Dermot O’Leary, Hachette, humour, illustration, Reading, readingforpleasure
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Reading Matters: news from the world of children’s books
Hello everyone and welcome to another Reading Matters. As we approach the third week of the restrictions we are living under at present books can be an escape for both adults and children but they can also bring us together … Continue reading
Reading for Pleasure – Resources to Help Children Enjoy Books at Home
Today all over the country teachers and parents are preparing for schools to be closed for an indefinite period. Teachers are faced with creating ways that children can access education online and parents are wondering how they can home educate … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged activities, Authors, childrens_books, Home Education, illustration, reading promotion, readingforpleasure, resources
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Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Golden Seahorse by Sally Gardner illustrated by Nick Maland
The third in this magical series by Sally Gardner this delightful book is a treat for young readers. The story is told with bags of humour and a touch of the ridiculous and this, combined with the wonderful illustrations by … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, childrens_books, Dyslexia, illustration, magic, readingforpleasure, reviews, Sally Gardner
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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books
Hello and welcome to another look back at the highlights of the week in the children’s books world. Of course with World Book Day celebrated on Thursday this week has been dominated by activities and discussion about this event. However … Continue reading
Fabulous Fiction for Children – New Middle Grade Titles
This year has got off to a stunning start for lovers of children’s fiction with some exciting debuts and highly anticipated new titles from established authors too. I have read and enjoyed some great books over the last couple of … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, environment, humour, Nosy Crow, readingforpleasure, review, science fiction, Tiger Press
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