Inspiring Young Readers
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A Lion in Paris posted on 26 Sep 2015
The physical dimensions of this visually stunning book are unconventionally huge for a children's book...
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I am David posted on 22 Sep 2015
I have been aware of this book's existence and influence for a long time but never read it. It is an intense haunting tale ....
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Mr Cleghorn's Seal posted on 20 Sep 2015
This well loved author and illustrator continues to produce wonderful stories that depict a cosy uncomplicated world...
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Arthur Rackham posted on 16 Sep 2015
Arthur Rackham is an illustrator I grew up with - without knowing who he was.....
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Letterpress at Newman Community Day posted on 10 Sep 2015
The Letterpress Project were delighted to be invited to hold a story-reading workshop at the Newman University community open day on Saturday 5th October 2
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The Gruffalo Effect posted on 08 Sep 2015
I recently did a book reading event as part of a community day at Newman University and selected one classic children's picture book ,,,,
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So Much posted on 06 Sep 2015
As an ex nursery school teacher, I think that I would rate this as one of my all time favourite picture books....
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A Meeting With Mr Badger posted on 30 Aug 2015
There is something about Mr Badger in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame that for me elevates him...
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Enjoying the book club posted on 19 Aug 2015
The children at the latest meeting of the Newman University Bookshop talk about their favourite books
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The Bonny Pit Laddie posted on 17 Aug 2015
Published in 1966 by the Oxford University Press and illustrated by Brian Wildsmith, this short novel feels like a very traditional children's novel..