Inspiring Young Readers
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En-or-mous-ly Brave posted on 01 Apr 2021
As I very much enjoyed the first unusual book by this imaginative author/ illustrator, I was keen to see the next one.
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Gold Band Maverick Early Readers posted on 29 Mar 2021
This is another great selection of little Early Reader books from my favourite reading scheme...
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Finding old friends a new home: pleasure or pain? posted on 28 Mar 2021
My name is Karen and I am a self-confessed book hoarder.
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An Interview with Susan Rollings posted on 25 Mar 2021
An Interview with Susan Rollings
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The Animals of Madame Malone’s Music Hall posted on 22 Mar 2021
When Callie heads off to the seaside to stay with her Gran, she has sun, sea and sand in mind.
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Storm Dragon posted on 19 Mar 2021
Storm Dragon by Dianne Hofmeyr, illustrated by Carol Thompson Over the years I have amassed lots of picture books featuring grandparents
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The Dog that Saved the World (Cup) posted on 17 Mar 2021
For people of my vintage, the dog Pickles was the other star of England’s 1966 triumph in the football World Cup.
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Not in that Dress, Princess! posted on 14 Mar 2021
What a joy to see a picture book cover with an evidently brave young Princess cleaning the teeth of a hippopotamus as he lazes in the water.
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The Troublesome Pig posted on 10 Mar 2021
What is it about pigs in children’s books that makes them so irresistible?
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We Played with Fire posted on 07 Mar 2021
This captivating Young Adult novel was inspired by the true story of the Fox sisters who claimed to be able to speak with the spirits of the dead.