Inspiring Young Readers
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Three Tasks for a Dragon posted on 04 Jan 2024
Irish author, Eoin Colfer – he of Artemis Fowl fame – has written a very modern ‘traditional’ tale....
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Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas posted on 12 Dec 2023
It’s that time of year again. You may well be on the look-out for a suitably festive Christmas story for your youngster
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Ivor the Engine posted on 11 Dec 2023
What a team author, Oliver Postgate (1925 – 2008) and artist /puppet-maker, Peter Firmin (1928 – 2018) made.
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Bunnies in a Sleigh posted on 09 Dec 2023
The first word that came to mind when I saw the cover of this ‘crazy Christmas story’ was exuberance.
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Madame Badobedah and the Old Bones posted on 04 Dec 2023
This is the second adventure starring young Mabel who lives with her parents at The Mermaid Hotel ....
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How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? posted on 01 Dec 2023
There are some great imponderables in the world that we all want the answer to...
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Cosmic Wonder: Halley’s Comet and Humankind posted on 24 Nov 2023
I would imagine that Halley’s Comet must rank as one of the most readily recognised astronomical phenomena amongst the wider general public
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Peace on Earth posted on 14 Nov 2023
The theme of peace is always going to be appealing for those of us who believe that it might be possible to live more companionably one day.
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Count the Stars: A timeless celebration of maths posted on 12 Nov 2023
It’s remarkable how books can take me into subject areas that would normally make the blood drain from my face.
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Alphabot posted on 10 Nov 2023
Alphabot by Vicky Fang This unusual and beautifully designed picture book is a fun and interactive introduction to robotics for tech lovers of all ages. As