Inspiring Young Readers
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How to Build a Rocket posted on 07 Sep 2024
Space is a constantly fascinating subject and we’ve had the pleasure of reviewing plenty of books aimed at getting younger readers interested
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The Wild Beastie posted on 05 Sep 2024
Welcome to the Isle of Begg, a secret island ‘…far off the coast of Scotland, in a forgotten part of the sea..’.
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Step Into My Shoes posted on 29 Aug 2024
Matou lives in a quite suburb just outside the huge metropolis of Paris – where her mom works.
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Stranded! A MOSTLY True Story from Iceland posted on 25 Aug 2024
Like grandparents the world over, I enjoy telling slightly embellished stories about my past adventures to my grandchildren.
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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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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.