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

Posted on May 30, 2020 by

Hello and welcome to this week’s look back at the latest children’s book news. This is attempt number two so I have everything crossed that someone somewhere is able to read this! Sometimes there are occasions when I wish that … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 23, 2020 by

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 →

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Poetry to Comfort and Inspire During a Pandemic

Posted on May 18, 2020 by

Like many others I have found it harder than I expected to concentrate on reading during the Coronavirus crisis. I had hoped to savour all those treasures on the bookshelves that I have not had time to enjoy previously and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 16, 2020 by

Hello and welcome to another look back at the children’s book news from the last few days. This week there is information regarding the possible re-commencement of physical and digital library services in primary and secondary schools which will be … Continue reading →

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Child of Galaxies by Blake Nuto and Charlotte Ager

Posted on May 5, 2020 by

Children ask questions all the time. Some of those questions are easier for parents and teachers to answer than others and some may even be ones that adults are searching for answers to themselves. This beautiful picture book is a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 25, 2020 by

Welcome to another Reading Matters, a look back at some of the latest news about children’s books. As schools resumed this week, albeit as a remote version, many children’s authors and publishers have increased the range of resources available to … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Nonfiction for Children from Flying Eye Books

Posted on April 20, 2020 by

The best nonfiction for children combines detailed information and attractive presentation to create a package that invites children to learn while still being an important part of their reading for pleasure. Flying Eye Books achieve this with these two wonderful new … Continue reading →

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TrooFriend by Kirsty Applebaum

Posted on April 17, 2020 by

Kirsty Applebaum’s follow up to her original and acclaimed debut, The Middler, is another perceptive and powerful story. A book that encourages the reader to question the true meaning of friendship and what makes us human. Highly recommended. Sarah is … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 11, 2020 by

Hello and welcome to another look back at the recent children’s book news. Easter feels very different this year. Normally it is one of my favourite times of the year, a time spent with family and full of anticipation for … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 4, 2020 by

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 →

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