Inspiring Young Readers
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When is a book not a ‘proper’ book? posted on 27 Aug 2019
I am often to be found happily browsing the Children’s section of large bookshops trying to make a decision about my next capture.
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Because of You posted on 25 Aug 2019
Poppy is not a happy young woman. Her parents have split up and she is missing her dad very badly...
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Lulu’s First Day posted on 20 Aug 2019
I am always very excited to see a new book in the Lulu series
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The Power of Poetry posted on 18 Aug 2019
Guest author, comedy performance poet, author and entertainer, Neal Zetter shares his thoughts on the power of poetry
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The Bum Drum Conundrum posted on 17 Aug 2019
This new picture book published by Tiny Tree certainly deserves a prize for an intriguing, catchy title!
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Gently, Bentley posted on 15 Aug 2019
I wish I had a pound coin for every time I heard my mom or dad try and temper my childhood over-enthusiasm...
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Zero the Hero posted on 12 Aug 2019
At first glance you might wonder what is so interesting about this board and cloth-bound children’s squib, Zero the Hero....
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The MOOsic Makers posted on 10 Aug 2019
Farmer Joni lives what looks like a pretty idyllic life sitting on her rocking chair with her cat, book and guitar ‘out on the wild, winsome hills’.
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Why you should read children’s books, even though you are so old and wise posted on 08 Aug 2019
Katherine Rundell’s passionate, polemical essay extolling the virtues of reading children’s literature throughout your life has been made available..
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Child of St Kilda posted on 07 Aug 2019
This stunningly evocative picture book from Beth Waters takes my award for the most beautifully curated book I’ve seen so far this year