Tag Archives: readingforpleasure

Bookworm – A Memoir of Childhood Reading by Lucy Mangan (20 Books of Summer Book 2)

Posted on July 4, 2019 by alibrarylady

What is a bookworm? The Cambridge dictionary definition describes it as “Someone who reads a lot.” For Lucy Mangan it means so much more than that. In the introduction to this homage to the joys of reading she says that … Continue reading →

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McTavish Takes the Biscuit by Meg Rosoff

Posted on June 6, 2019 by alibrarylady

McTavish the rescue dog returns in this charming and witty third instalment of life with the Peachey family. McTavish is not just any dog. McTavish is a rescue dog and he has made it his mission to rescue the Peachey … Continue reading →

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The Longest Night of Charlie Noon by Christopher Edge

Posted on June 3, 2019 by alibrarylady

How to review a book as clever as this one without giving away its secrets has given me pause for thought. Perhaps it could be summed up like this…I read this in one sitting, utterly captivated, and as I read … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Libraries

Posted on March 14, 2019 by alibrarylady

On Sunday 10th March I battled my way through gales, engineering works on Southwest Trains and fallen trees on Southern Rail to attend an event at the British Library. It was definitely worth it.  The afternoon brought together three wonderful … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books, Choice and Reading for Pleasure.

Posted on February 28, 2019 by alibrarylady

Which books do children read? The answer to this question varies according to which source of information you consult. A more pertinent question might be, which books do children choose to read? The announcement this week of the shortlisted books for … Continue reading →

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Reading Rocks South – Some Highlights

Posted on October 2, 2018 by alibrarylady

Over 200 primary school teachers, librarians, classroom assistants and others linked to the book community gathered together on a sunny autumn Saturday to celebrate and learn about children’s books, reading and how to encourage reading for pleasure in the classroom … Continue reading →

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The Explorer by Katherine Rundell

Posted on March 24, 2018 by alibrarylady

The Explorer by Katherine Rundell
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My Mum, Books and Me – A Reading Legacy

Posted on February 21, 2018 by alibrarylady

“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.”                                                       Emilie Buchwald This … Continue reading →

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Tried and Tested Magazines and Newspapers for Primary Schools

Posted on January 6, 2018 by alibrarylady

  When encouraging children to read for pleasure it is important to remember that they should be able to choose their reading material whenever possible. This choice may not always be the latest award winning novel but perhaps a magazine, … Continue reading →

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Highlights of My Reading Year in Children’s Books

Posted on December 29, 2017 by alibrarylady

2017 has been a wonderful year for children’s books. The increasing range of high quality books available is a joy to children’s book lovers such as me.  However not all my favourite reads of the year were published in 2017 … Continue reading →

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