Inspiring Young Readers
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Two Birthdays posted on 22 Aug 2024
Unconventional animal friendships are a mainstay of picture books for young children...
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The Wrong Shoes posted on 20 Aug 2024
It is a challenge for authors of children’s and young adult fiction who have an overriding message about the impact of disadvantage and poverty
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Olu’s Teacher posted on 18 Aug 2024
As an ex Early Years teacher I know how the transition from home to nursery school can be a big moment in the lives of young children and their parents.
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The Night Whale posted on 15 Aug 2024
The night sky can be a place of boundless imagination: a place where the biggest and most splendid dreams can, for a while, become a shared reality.
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The Seal on the Beach posted on 13 Aug 2024
It is sometimes difficult to find engaging picture books that bridge the gap between a story to be read from start to finish and more demanding chapter boo
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Dive, Dive into the Night Sea posted on 11 Aug 2024
The combination of a beautiful and cunningly designed book, a fascinating subject and some brilliant artwork is, I would suggest, irresistible.
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Rabbit on the Rampage posted on 08 Aug 2024
The exuberant, slightly manic looking rabbit shown on the front cover of this picture book immediately appealed to my eight and six year old grandsons
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He says…She says…. posted on 06 Aug 2024
The ever-excellent Anne Fine is back with another gentle and humorous tale for emerging and reluctant readers about inter-generational family dynamics.
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Natterjack Toad Can’t Believe It! posted on 04 Aug 2024
Some picture books are made to be read out loud and this is a great example.
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Where the Water Takes Us posted on 03 Aug 2024
Alan Barillaro may be a new name to you but it’s very possible you already know other things he’s done ....