Inspiring Young Readers
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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..
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Gypsy Girl posted on 17 Aug 2015
Gypsy Girl by Kathryn James Perhaps the rather prurient interest fanned by the recent 'Big Fat Gypsy Wedding' TV series has contributed to more books ...