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Auction of Illustrations in aid of CCAA which supports children with arthritis and their families. See illustrations and more information about the drawings.
 Charles Dickens 1812 – 1870: 200 years old and still on the front pages. His work has been made
into films, TV series, stage adaptations,
musicals and animations.
For all fans of the film Hugo here is an article about the author, Brian Selznick and about the novel that the film is based on. It first appeared in Carousel in issue 38
Reviews: Information Books
Information for all ages
 The Brilliant World
of Liz Pichon - one of our
most enjoyed illustrators working into today's crowded field by David Blanch.
The Refugee Diaries - Anthony Robinson and Annemarie Young are giving "a voice to the voiceless" and, in
England, Year 4 tries to put themselves in other children's shoes after reading by Pat and Susanna Thomson
The Child Reader 1700-1840 - Have you ever inscribed a book? You are contributing to our social history. These short inscriptions reveal much more than you could have imagined.
 "Led creatively by the book..." - Chris Stephenson talks to writer and illustrator, Gillian McClure
Reviews: First Steps
Reviews - Non-Fiction Information for all ages.
 Interrupted Journey - When Pat Moon was assembling her
poems for Earth Lines: Poems for
the Green Age twenty years ago, she
needed to seek the advice and guidance of
the peace campaigner Bruce Kent . . . Read more
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 Fairy Tales - Fairy tales sprang from the oral tradition and many of the best known are centuries old. Collections of these tales appeared in print for the first time during the sixteenth century.
Reviews: Reading with Confidence - Engaging young readers
 Editorial
by Julia Donaldson, the new Children's Laureate
 A Fishy Tale from John Patrick Byrne. - a mix of
illustration and witty words.
Picture Book Reviews: Rewarding reads for all the family
 The Lore of the Playground - "Children don't play in the playground anymore," is the received wisdom. "Tosh," says Steve Roud and his new book proves he's right.
Now gods, stand up for dunces!
(with apologies to W. Shakespeare) by Chris Stephenson
Picture Book Reviews - Rewarding reads for the family to share
Poetry Reviews - by Susanna Thomson
Reviews of Novels for Older Readers
Reviews: Reading Alone - Whole books to read and re-read
Non-fiction reviews - information for all ages
Sharing Stories A Generation Ago!
 A number of best-loved classic children's titles have been recently re-issued to attract new fans. We wondered how relevant they are to today's
children. Do they have a feeling of timelessness? Do they still appeal? |
