Tomorrow
It never ceases to amaze me how versatile picture books are. They can be pure fun and entertainment, they can teach facts and figures, they
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My First Book of Quantum Physics
We have recently been assessing our non-fiction books in the library where I work, and have come to the conclusion, that while it is important
The Wonderous Dinosaurium
Dinosaurs are popular at the minute …. hang on what am I saying, dinosaurs are always popular! In over 13 years working in a children’s
The Dog that Ate the World
I’m a complete sucker for a nice illustration, I think we all are. The emotional impact beautiful artwork can have on a book can be
Aliens Invaded my Talent Show
I know of two things that many children particularly love! The first is humour, what child doesn’t enjoy laughing and making others laugh? The
Empathy Day with Chitra Soundar
What is Empathy Day?
Empathy Day was founded in 2017 by EmpathyLab. With hate crimes at their
highest level since records began, it uses stories
The Rhythm of the Rain
The first time I saw images from picture book The Rhythm of the Rain I was so completely entranced by them that I just had
A Bear is a Bear (except when he’s not).
Sometimes I wake up and I’m not entirely sure who I am, what day it is, what I’m supposed to be doing, etc. etc. I
You’re Safe with Me
When I was little someone told me (I can’t remember who) that when there was a thunderstorm, the noise of the thunder was caused
The House with Chicken Legs
Welcome to my stop on The House with Chicken Legs tour. Written by Sophie Anderson, illustrated by Elisa Pagannelli, cover illustration by Melissa Castrillón and published by
