Inspiring Young Readers
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Off to the North posted on 08 May 2022
This odd – and I think quite rare – children’s book has no acknowledged author ...
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The Lady of Shalott posted on 24 Apr 2022
Tennyson’s fascination with the Arthurian legends picked up on a wider cultural fixation with a sort of cod-medievalism
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Through the Forest posted on 14 Apr 2022
All of us, young and old, can feel lost in a world that this complex and scary.
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The Man Who Didn’t Wash His Dishes posted on 11 Apr 2022
Phyllis Krasilovsky (1926 – 2014) was an American children’s book author and, in her later years, a teacher of children’s literature.
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Dearest One posted on 28 Mar 2022
Picture Books from Lantana Publishing never disappoint so I relished reading this one....
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Piano Fingers posted on 21 Mar 2022
Australian author and illustrator, Caroline Magerl has created a really charming story of the magical qualities of creativity and music.
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Matilda, who told such dreadful lies posted on 17 Mar 2022
The cautionary tale has been a staple of children’s literature stretching back to its origins in the 17th century....
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My Must-Have Mum posted on 24 Feb 2022
Jake’s mum just can’t resist a rummage amongst other people’s discarded bits and bobs or a root around in a skip that’s been left on the street...
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The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate posted on 17 Feb 2022
I have a great affection for this story by acclaimed award winning author, Margaret Mahy and well known illustrator, Margaret Chamberlain
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White Horses by Eric Ravilious and Anne Pattullo: recreating Eric Ravilious’s “lost Puffin” posted on 31 Jan 2022
Guest writer, Alun Severn admires the careful recreation of what was thought to be a lost classic Puffin title.