Inspiring Young Readers
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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.
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Hansel & Gretel posted on 20 Jan 2022
Poet Laureate, Armitage has taken the traditional tale of Hansel and Gretel and created a new verse drama ...
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After the Fall posted on 13 Jan 2022
If, like me and many others, you have worried about what happened to the very unfortunate Humpy Dumpty after his terrible fall, then this is one for you.
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The Good Little Christmas Tree posted on 20 Dec 2021
I now have quite a large collection of books relating to Christmas which I tend to browse through fondly at this time of year.
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Hot Jazz Special posted on 13 Dec 2021
When I first stumbled over this extravaganza of a book, first published in 2005, I just assumed it was one of those flamboyant American publications
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Sand Between My Toes posted on 02 Dec 2021
I'm a big fan of the seaside and so I am always keen to see more picture books about the subject.