Inspiring Young Readers
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The Giant at Number Two posted on 24 May 2024
Giants generally get a negative press in traditional children’s stories although their reputation has been improved with the like of ‘The BFG’ by Roald
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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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Thank You posted on 18 May 2024
If you are looking for a book for a young child that’s unapologetically packed with positivity, then you may have found the perfect one
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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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Exploring Extraordinary Egypt with Year Three posted on 14 May 2024
I recently enjoying sharing my collection of books with an Egyptian theme with enthusiastic Year Three children at Moor Green Primary Academy
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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.