Inspiring Young Readers
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Why do adults worry about ‘easy’ children’s books? posted on 29 Sep 2020
It is well known that many teachers, librarians and English academics do not approve of books for children written by Enid Blyton.
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Puffin and Panting – a collectors update posted on 30 Aug 2020
I’m a reader who is addicted to hardback books. I love the feel of them, the smell of them – I love their substance.
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Why should we value factual books for children? posted on 17 Aug 2020
Friend of the Letterpress Project, Andy Seed has kindly sent us a copy of one of his recent blog posts ...
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The Cinderella Magic Wand Book posted on 03 Jul 2020
In 1856 the Stephenson Group was formed in Bradford, Yorkshire, “originally manufacturing soap based agents for the processing of wool...
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A selection of recommended books for children that include stories about asylum seekers and refugees from around the world posted on 15 Jun 2020
A selection of recommended books for children that include stories about asylum seekers and refugees from around the world
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Letterbox Library: a children's booksellers celebrating equality and diversity posted on 07 Apr 2020
Letterbox Library is a 36-year-old, not-for-profit, children’s booksellers specialising in children’s books which celebrate equality and diversity.
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The social construction of childhood: explored with reference to Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah posted on 17 Feb 2020
The social construction of childhood: explored with reference to Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah by Lauren Dark
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The social construction of childhood: explored with reference to Jacqueline Wilson’s ‘The Illustrated Mum’. posted on 09 Feb 2020
The social construction of childhood: explored with reference to Jacqueline Wilson’s ‘The Illustrated Mum’ by Harriet Hill
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Old or New? posted on 18 Jan 2020
I have just found a 1950s original of ‘Tim and Charlotte’ by Edward Ardizzone and paid the absurdly small price of £4 for it.
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Two autumn picture board books ideal for the season posted on 04 Nov 2019
I have rather a romantic view about the season of autumn and really love those rare days with a slight chill