Inspiring Young Readers
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Super Swifts: the small birds with amazing powers posted on 23 May 2024
I think we’re currently in something of a golden age when it comes to non-fiction books for younger readers
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The Little Books of the Little Brontës posted on 21 May 2024
I expect that most older readers will know that the Brontës were one of the most famous literary families in England in the 19th century
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Molly, Olive & Dexter: You Can’t Catch Me! posted on 20 May 2024
I was delighted to receive a review copy of the third book in this series about an unlikely group of friends...
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Slug Life posted on 16 May 2024
You might think that trying to rehabilitate the reputation of slugs is something of a lost cause.
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The Birth of Agent Big Butt posted on 13 May 2024
It would seem that children the world over respond well to the daring use of language about bottoms, underpants and farts
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The Magician Next Door posted on 11 May 2024
You might think that moving from your home in London to the wilds of the Mourne Mountains in Northen Ireland would be excitement enough for most people.
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My Mother’s Tongues: A Weaving of Languages posted on 10 May 2024
It’s one of the great regrets of my life that I’ve never really had any facility for learning languages.
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Too Nice posted on 09 May 2024
One of the most enduring tropes in the world of fairy tales and children’s literature is that of the wicked stepmother.
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Guess Who’s Getting Dressed and Guess Who’s Going to Sleep posted on 03 May 2024
Little hands benefit from sturdy board books because they can get very young children used to turning the pages independent
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When Saturday Comes posted on 02 May 2024
The always excellent Tony Bradman is back with a story that highlights a dilemma that will be all too familiar for some of the younger readers