Inspiring Young Readers
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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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A Hat Full of Sea posted on 07 May 2024
A young girl called Cora is paying a visit to her Grandpa Jim in hospital.
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Terrible Horses posted on 06 May 2024
I think we need plenty of books on the theme of sibling rivalry because this is such a common experience.
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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
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The Invisible Story posted on 30 Apr 2024
It’s probably much too early in 2024 to start talking about which picture book will be my favourite of the year...
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Bringing Back Kay-Kay posted on 29 Apr 2024
What could be more terrifying than the disappearance of a child?
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Lively Lila: A Dance of Happy Discovery posted on 27 Apr 2024
It is always pleasing to come across a new picture book that includes a central character with an additional need or disability.
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Future Hopes posted on 25 Apr 2024
There can be few more depressing indicators of the quality of life for children in UK and around the world than the constant drip of survey data
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My Momo-la is a Museum posted on 23 Apr 2024
Every summer a young girl gets excited about a visit from her grandmother – her Momo-la