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Jasper: Space Dog by Hilary Robinson illustrated by Lewis James
Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing this entertaining book weaves fact and fiction together in a package that is designed to be accessible to a broad readership. Jasper would be a valuable addition to … Continue reading
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Tagged Apollo mission, books, childrens_books, Dyslexia, Facts, Nonfiction, resources, science, space, Teaching
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Secrets of a Sun King by Emma Carroll – Review and Link to Resources
Five years ago this month I reviewed Emma Carroll’s debut novel Frost Hollow Hall for The Bookbag. At the time I said that the ten year old me would have loved the book. Each of her subsequent novels has reminded … Continue reading
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Tagged Ancient Egypt, books, childrens_books, Friendship, history, Reading, resources, review, Teaching
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How to Help Children Become Really Good Researchers
There was a conversation on Twitter recently about the use of KWL grids in primary schools. This method for organising a research session asks three questions: What is already known [K], What would like to be known [W] and What … Continue reading
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Tagged education, information literacy, James Herring, Libraries, PLUS, research skills, resources, School, Teaching
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Armistice Runner by Tom Palmer
This thought provoking story follows Lily as she uncovers the story of her brave ancestor. Lily has a lot of worries. She is struggling to compete in her fell running races and unable to concentrate on her training because she … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, dementia, Dyslexia, FirstWorldWar, Great School Libraries, history, Reading, resources, review, worldwar1
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The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
A gloriously happy debut this engaging story is told with humour and warmth and would be a treat for newly confident readers. The charming illustrations by Sara Ogilvie combine perfectly with Andy Shepherd’s entertaining adventure in this welcome addition to … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, books, childrens_books, Families, Reading, resources, review
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The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day by Christopher Edge
I love it when a book surprises me and Maisie Day definitely did just that. Christopher Edge has created a very different but also extremely satisfying read in which the world of science combines with the unbreakable bonds of true … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, books, childrens_books, Families, Reading, resources, review, science fiction
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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
Posted in Book Review, Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Award
Tagged books, childrens_books, illustration, picturebooks, Reading, resources, review
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I’m looking for a book about… Shakespeare for Primary School Children
Shakespeare’s birthday is remembered on 23rd April and this is a good time to introduce primary school children to the Bard. There are several websites providing resources to enable teachers to produce lessons about some of his greatest plays and … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, education, resources, shakespeare, Teaching
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