Tag Archives: Scallywag Press

New Books for Babies and Toddlers

Posted on June 7, 2023 by alibrarylady

There are a bewildering array of books available for little ones with new ones constantly appearing on bookshop shelves. I have recently received three new titles that I would like to share which I hope will help those struggling to … Continue reading →

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Pick of the New Picture Books

Posted on April 14, 2023 by alibrarylady

So many picture books have been published in recent weeks that it can be hard to keep up with them all. I have selected a few that I would like to recommend for both home and school as having that … Continue reading →

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A Passing On Of Shells by Simon Lamb illustrated by Chris Riddell

Posted on March 16, 2023 by alibrarylady

Fifty poems of fifty words each on subjects ranging from family to nature, offering hope and humour, wisdom and insight are gathered together in this clever debut collection. A Passing On Of Shells would be wonderful for use in schools … Continue reading →

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Pick of the New Picture Books for Children

Posted on November 1, 2022 by alibrarylady

Over the last month there have been many picture books published and I would like to share just some of them with you here. My Rhinoceros by Jon Agee (Scallywag Press) How can you resist a picture book that has … Continue reading →

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New Picture Books for Budding Conservationists

Posted on September 1, 2022 by alibrarylady

Picture books can be an excellent way of teaching young children about our world, how to look after it and use its resources wisely. I have selected three recent publications that would be perfect for use in Early Years settings … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Books – small publishers making a big difference

Posted on June 8, 2022 by alibrarylady

Recently I read an article on the Just Imagine website with which I found myself nodding in agreement. Roy James is a school librarian and writes regular blogs for this website specialising in excellence in teaching reading and writing, each … Continue reading →

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Pick of the New Picture Books

Posted on May 13, 2022 by alibrarylady

Kindness across the generations, challenging stereotypes, the journey our food makes and a welcome re-issue, just some of the picture books I have enjoyed over recent weeks. Many families will have experience of elderly relatives developing dementia and may also … Continue reading →

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Pick of the Picture Books – March

Posted on March 25, 2022 by alibrarylady

There are only thirty two pages in a picture book. Not much space to say a great deal you might think. This month two new picture books arrived on my shelves that say a great deal through both their words … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Picture Books – It’s About Time!

Posted on February 11, 2022 by alibrarylady

Sometimes by happy coincidence books arrive together that complement each other, sharing similar ideas or themes or characters with comparable personalities. Two picture books published recently caught my eye as they both concentrate on an aspect of life that matters … Continue reading →

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Children’s Picture Books – a life on the ocean waves

Posted on October 11, 2021 by alibrarylady

Captain Toby by Satoshi Kitamura First published in the 1980s this surreal picture book tells the story of Toby, a little boy who cannot sleep and enters a fantasy world where he is caught up in an adventure at sea. … Continue reading →

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