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Tag Archives: Usborne Books
Children’s Books – Reading Round Up for January
A new picture book tiger to love, an action packed story of superheroes, a paperback version of an award winning information book and the first in a brand new spooky series have been part of my reading over the last … Continue reading
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Tagged b small publishing, childrens_books, Faber Books, Phil Hickes, Puffin Books, Rebecca Cobb, reviews, Usborne Books
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Glassborn by Peter Bunzl
Glassborn by Peter Bunzl, the standalone sequel to Magicborn, is a treat of a read. A story in the best tradition of children’s literature, a magical, historical fantasy tale of riddles and curses, secrets, spells and excitement set in an … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, fantasy, Grief, magic, Narnia, Peter Bunzl, Usborne Books
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Children’s Books – My October Reading Round Up
Spies and a wartime mystery, a storytelling mouse, nature activities and fun for every season and perfect picture books for encouraging creative play and overcoming shyness are among the children’s books I have read this month. I hope there is … Continue reading
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Tagged Alanna Max, childrens_books, Early Years, Emotions, Faber Books, Helen Cooper, nature, Pikku Publishing, Robin Stevens, Usborne Books, World War2
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Children’s Books – a September reading round up
My good intentions regarding reading the enormous pile of books on my shelves this month were more than a little disrupted by going down with Covid in early September. Thankfully now much improved I’ve been catching up! Here are some … Continue reading
The Secret of the Blood Red-Key by David Farr illustrated by Kristina Kister
The sequel to the wonderful The Book of Stolen Dreams is as good as we hoped it would be, highlighting once again the bravery of sister and brother, Rachel and Robert Klein and building further on the world of Krasnia … Continue reading
Children’s Books: A Summer Reading Round Up
In the absence of my weekly Reading Matters news letter I decided to take the opportunity to tackle my mountains of books that I had not had time to read. Did I succeed? Well, almost! There are still many wonderful … Continue reading
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Tagged Alanna Max, childrens_books, Early Years, Everything With Words, fantasy, Hot Key Books, LGBTQ, mystery, Neon Squid, Nonfiction, Usborne Books
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New Children’s Books for Summer Holiday Reading
The Attack of the Robot Librarians by Sam Copeland and Jenny Pearson illustrated by Robin Boyden and Katie Kear If the young readers in your life enjoy funny, madcap adventures then The Attack of the Robot Librarians is sure to … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, childrens_books, Everything With Words, Faber Books, Historical fiction, humour, Puffin Books, Usborne Books
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Pick of the New Information Books for Children
Several new information books have been published in recent months and this is just a small selection of some of my favourites for children from about four to early secondary age. Wise About My Body written by Libby Walden Illustrated … Continue reading
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Tagged b small publishing, childrens_books, Information, Ladybird Books, Neon Squid, Nonfiction, Usborne Books
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The Boy Who Made Monsters by Jenny Pearson illustrated by Katie Kear
Jenny Pearson is an author who has developed a justified reputation for balancing laugh out loud hilarity with a thoughtful look at life and her latest book, The Boy Who Made Monsters explores the subject of childhood bereavement with tenderness … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Grief, humour, Jenny Pearson, Usborne Books
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