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Reading Matters – News from the world of children’s books

Posted on February 1, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello everyone and welcome to another look at some of the latest news in the children’s book world. Happy new month! We have lots to look forward to in February including Harry Potter Book Night,  International Book Giving Day and … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on January 25, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to another news update where we look back at the week in books for children and young people. This is a collection of links to articles and websites that I hope will be helpful to librarians, teachers … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books Debuts – new voices making a difference

Posted on January 20, 2020 by alibrarylady

Over the last few days I have been transported to far away lands to accompany brave young heroines on epic journeys and I have loved every moment of it. The publishers Nosy Crow had sent me a proof copy of … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on January 11, 2020 by alibrarylady

It is the time of year when many people make resolutions or set themselves new goals. Across social media there have been suggestions for reading challenges such as a greater number of books to read this year, reading a wider … Continue reading →

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Perfect Winter Reads for Children

Posted on November 24, 2019 by alibrarylady

As the nights draw in the temptation to close the door on the outside world at nightfall and escape to another through the pages of a book is enticing both to adults and children. My own memories of childhood are … Continue reading →

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McTavish on the Move by Meg Rosoff

Posted on November 7, 2019 by alibrarylady

McTavish the kind, wise & frequently hilarious rescue dog is back in this fourth instalment of life with the Peachey family. In this latest book the family are moving house and the youngest member, Betty, is moving school too. In … Continue reading →

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Invisible in a Bright Light by Sally Gardner

Posted on November 5, 2019 by alibrarylady

An irresistible mixture of mystery, danger, history and fantasy this story by award winning author Sally Gardner has a fairytale quality that makes the book a delight to curl up with on a winter evening. From the opening lines this … Continue reading →

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Moon and Me: The Little Seed by Andrew Davenport illustrated by Marino Umeda

Posted on November 4, 2019 by alibrarylady

Moon and Me is the latest series for CBeebies created by Andrew Davenport who brought the Teletubbies and In the Night Garden to previous generations of pre-schoolers. Inspired by the Rumer Godden and Enid Blyton toy house stories the programme … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour – It’s a No-Money Day by Kate Milner – Art Showcase

Posted on October 23, 2019 by alibrarylady

In 2018 Kate Milner won the Klaus Flugge Prize for most exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration with her debut, My Name is not Refugee. It was a book that encouraged children to think about and empathise with a … Continue reading →

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It’s a No-Money Day written and illustrated by Kate Milner

Posted on October 17, 2019 by alibrarylady

In 2018 Kate Milner won the Klaus Flugge Prize for most exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration with her debut, My Name is not Refugee. It was a book that encouraged children to think about and empathise with a … Continue reading →

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