Inspiring Young Readers
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A Boy, His Dog and the Sea posted on 27 Jul 2023
Anthony Browne, author and illustrator, has garnered plenty of awards and recognition over his long career....
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How to Spacewalk: Step-by-step with Shuttle Astronauts posted on 20 Jul 2023
As a young working-class teenager living in the industrial heart of Britain’s second city during the 1960s, the American space programme was a thing....
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Moving the Millers’ Minnie Moore Mine Mansion posted on 13 Jul 2023
What a fantastic combination! The always playful and inventive Dave Eggers and, Júlia Sardà, one of our very favourite contemporary illustrators...
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The Mermaid Moon posted on 25 Jun 2023
In a small fishing village called Merporth, two very special friends love to spend time together.
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My Bollywood Dream posted on 07 Jun 2023
When I hear or read the word ‘Bollywood’, my mind immediately conjures up ideas of films packed with colour and spectacle...
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Molly, Olive and Dexter posted on 21 May 2023
A picture book cover is so important in concisely conveying the atmosphere of the story that follows.
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This is a Story posted on 23 Apr 2023
This fabulously illustrated and beautifully designed paean of praise to the power of stories and books is a lyrical delight from beginning to end.
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A Monster Stole My Lunchbox posted on 16 Apr 2023
It’s always nice to be able to welcome a new book illustrator to the scene and Amelia Hatt at just 17 must be one of the youngest.
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Pick a Perfect Egg posted on 27 Mar 2023
With the Easter holiday coming along very soon, you may be trying to think of a lovely picture book about the season to share with your young child.
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The Repair Shop Stories: The Toy Bus posted on 20 Mar 2023
If you spend any time watching television, it’s likely that you’ve come across one of the runaway successes of recent years