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19 Dec 2018
This is how you create readers. Mum was waiting for a friend and sat reading. Doesn't matter what the book is, children are still hearing language, connecting words. It's not a child's book but the baby was engaged.
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Jun 9
Step into the world of #Fuzzballs - cute creatures with lots of advice, recipes to try, creative activities & games to play with friends. Colourful & endearing. Aimed at 10-13 years, though Fuzzball fans will love it. @quar
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One half of this book looks at the alphabet, flip it over and you've got numbers. Each letter features a scene where the alphabet is explored, each number requires finding & counting items up to that number - 100 hard hats was challenging! Detailed illustrations for hours of fun.
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May 31
The #HareShapedHole broke me so I was expecting the same with #ItWontBeForever but it's a gentle story that's perfect for reassuring children who are anxious about leaving their parents. @QuartoKids #picturebook
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May 30
These books by @QuartoKids are a mix of rhyming stories and facts. Aimed at #ks1 they introduce children to #dinosaurs and #minibeasts
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May 28
Useful book for the #stafflibrary - relevant #CPD for anyone responsible for managing behaviour #teachers #schoollibrarians #supportstaff #supervisors Loved the behaviour style quiz that directs you to specific chapters. Accessible, case studies focus questions. @BloomsburyEd
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Barbara Band retweeted
May 24
Okay folks it’s hot out there so we need to talk about #bees and #water.
Please #retweet.
Thanks!
BEES NEED WATER!
BEES GET STUCK IN AND DIE IN WATER!
Here’s what you need to know!
Given that they can collect water, their nectar based diet and their ability to generate…
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Packed with charts, diagrams, maps & detailed illustrations, this fascinating book explores the way plants & animals have adapted to survive. Readers can also explore themes via coloured arrows that link pages. #NaturalWorld 8-12 yrs @QuartoKids
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Barbara Band retweeted
May 22
A child reading a book about football tactics is reading.
A child reading a recipe book is reading.
A child reading the back of a cereal box is reading.
We have an extraordinary habit of deciding which reading counts as real reading.
And an equally extraordinary habit of doing it in front of the child.
Every book counts. Every page counts.
Stop gatekeeping.
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May 21
This series from @BloomsburyEd would be great for #primary #reading. Diverse, inclusive & totally relatable to children. #BloomsburyYoungReaders are a must have addition to your #readingscheme.
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May 11
Silly and engaging, #FootballKicks is full of one-page comic strip visual jokes based around football. Aimed at 7-9 years, it's bound to have readers giggling. #schoollibrary #primary @QuartoKids
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May 11
Great #science #picturebook that covers many aspects of water - salt & freshwater life, weather, energy, how it shapes the earth. Engaging & informative. Supports curriculum & good #schoollibrary addition. 5-7 yrs KS1 #WonderWorldWater by @NosyCrowBooks @nationaltrust
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May 6
Large, sturdy #picturebook with lift-up-flaps to explore. Every double page has 2 short rhymes & a theme - garden, farm, seaside, forest, etc. Muted colours give a retro feel & there's lots to talk about. #LookBabyLook @NosyCrowBooks
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May 5
Aimed at 8-12 yrs, this book's message is about being strong both physically & mentally. Full of real-life stories and with b&w illustrations, a great addition to the #wellbeing section of the #schoollibrary @MacmillanKidsUK
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May 4
These spotter books by @NosyCrowBooks & @nationaltrust remind me of the eye-spy bks I had. Divided into flowers by colour making it easy to use, each page is full of info & the illustrations are a delight. 7-9 yrs #primary
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May 3
If you're looking for resources for the #secondaryschool #stafflibrary this book would be a great addition. Accessible & practical, it's aimed at the #English dept but many strategies could be used elsewhere. #LeadingSecondaryEnglish @BloomsburyEd @donalhale
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May 3
A teen dystopia debut from Caryl Lewis. Set in a patriarchal world where girls spend their days pollinating crops until they can have children. But 14 yr old Jess is determined to fight the system. @simonYAbooks
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Apr 30
A perfect book for children who are going to be 'big siblings' - gentle & reassuring, with the message that even the biggest sometimes need help & hugs. #BeingTheBiggest by @QuartoKids would make an ideal addition to the #primary #schoollibrary
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Funny and engaging, this diary-format book with its b&w illustrations and variety of text types is sure to be a hit in the #schoollibrary. Will appeal to fans of DOAWK! Aimed at 8-12 yrs. Published by @MacmillanKidsUK
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Barbara Band retweeted
We are looking for children to help judge the Children's Booker Prize ...
Apr 28
The Children’s Booker Prize 2027 has opened for publisher submissions and launched a nationwide competition 👇 ebx.sh/bvp9hU
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Book 8 in the @marcusrashford #BreakfastClub series. Very popular in the #schoollibrary - this time the investigators need to discover who the creepy figure is before the sleepover is sabotaged! #adventure #friendship 8-11 years @MacmillanKid
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