Children’s book reviews and guides Books
HarperCollins Publishers KS1 English Study Book
Book SynopsisLevel: KS1Subject: EnglishCovering everything children need to know for KS1When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does make perfect! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins KS1 English Study Book contains clear and accessible explanations of every topic with lots of practice opportunities throughout. Using five spaced practice opportunities and a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book helps to improve English performance. Practice questions are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty to start, then they're mixed at the end of the book for varied revision. Quick tests throughout allow children to test their understanding along the way, while review questions later in the guide allow children to refresh their knowledge. Also included are free downloadable flash cards which are brilliant to use in the classroom or at home. For extra KS1 English practice, try our Practice Workbook (9780008112738).
£6.77
Bushel & Peck Books 301 Stories to Write
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£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Fierce Bad Rabbits
Book SynopsisWhat is The Tiger Who Came to Tea really about? How is Meg and Mog related to Polish embroidery? And why does death in picture books involve being eaten? Fierce Bad Rabbits explores the stories behind our favourite picture books, weaving in tales of Clare Pollard''s childhood reading and her re-discovery of the classic tales as a parent. Because the best picture books are far more complex than they seem - and darker too. Monsters can gobble up children and go unnoticed, power is not always used wisely, and the wild things are closer than you think.''A gem . . . hard to put down. Thoroughly enjoyable'' Spectator''Essential reading for every thinking parent'' Penelope Lively''An enlightening, perceptive analysis of the books that build us'' Sunday Telegraph, 5 star review''A happy way to reconnect with old friends'' TimesTrade ReviewWhen I read Fierce Bad Rabbits, I thought, why has no one written this book before? But Clare Pollard has done so superbly - it is perceptive, illuminating, scholarly but at the same time entertaining. It should be essential reading for every thinking parent * Penelope Lively *This book is a happy way to reconnect with old friends * Times *An enlightening, perceptive analysis of the books that build us * Sunday Telegraph, 5 star review *A gem . . . hard to put down. The combination of vast scholarly research and witty writing makes for a thoroughly enjoyable book. Pollard has managed to dissect all our favourite stories with her scalpel, while leaving their magic intact * Spectator *Pollard is a poet, and her prose is stunning . . . she writes with a joy that is luminous. Essential reading for anyone with a child, or who ever was a child * i *Most people's primal cultural memory is that of being read to by a parent. This is a phenomenon most sensitively and intelligently explored in Fierce Bad Rabbits * Daily Telegraph *Pollard so delicately enters into the world of [picture books] that the reader feels they are rediscovering once-loved landscapes * New Statesman *Delightful. As good a guide as you could hope for. It will make you think again about why you loved the children's stories that mean so much to you, and it will lead you to new discoveries too. . . A happy reconnection to the serious joys of childhood * Harper's Bazaar *Excellent * Daily Mail Book of the Week *A celebration of picture books and their artists to spark your own childhood memories * Evening Standard *
£10.44
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Reading Adventure 100 Books to Check Out
Book SynopsisDiscover your next read with this carefully curated list from We Need Diverse Books.Check out 100 must-read books to try before you''re 12! Packed with reviews, recommendations, and exclusive author interviews, The Reading Adventure: 100 Books To Check Out Before You''re 12 will inspire young readers to discover a diverse range of books beyond the curriculum.From mystery to autobiography, the book is organised by genre, so you can jump to the section that interests you the most. Each entry has a key theme box so you can immediately see if the book is something you''ll enjoy. Helpful signposts lead readers to another book the author thinks they''ll enjoy. Hidden gems, award-winners, classics, and current bestsellers are brought to life by vibrant illustrations. There''s truly something for everyone!Vibrant and educational, you can explore:- 15 exclusive author interviews, including Jason Reynolds, Meg Medina and Linda Sue Park- Organi
£13.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Hot Wheels Ultimate Handbook
Book SynopsisThis ultimate Hot Wheels collectors guide features 160+ iconic Hot Wheels vehicles and is filled with epic facts!Meet thrill-seeking vehicles, visit epic racing locations and learn all about the supercharged Hot Wheels world.This collector's guide is perfect for new fans or expert collectors. Use your collectors guide to track your Hot Wheels collection!Don't miss these other epic Hot Wheels books:Hot Wheels: Sticker BookHot Wheels: The Big Race: Search and FindHot Wheels: Ready, Set, Race!Hot Wheels is the iconic vehicle property from leading global toy company, Mattel. Hot Wheels offers the ultimate high-speed, action-packed play experience. The all-new animated children's series, Hot Wheels Let's Race, is available now on Netflix. Combining awesome vehicles, adventurous characters, and high-speed races, the new series is a comedy thrill ride for the whole family. Join the Hot Wheels adventure in this fun new collection of activity and story books. On your marks, get set, GO GO GO!
£8.54
WW Norton & Co The Annotated Little Women
Book SynopsisThe Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of Louisa May Alcott illuminates the world of Little Women and its author.
£28.79
Faber & Faber The Child that Books Built
Book Synopsis''Anyone who reads or ever read children''s books - read this. It''s a joy.'' Irish Times ''Exhilarating.'' New York Times Book Review ''Sublime.'' Peter Ackroyd, The Times ** An Evening Standard, Daily Telegraph, Independent, Guardian and Irish Times Book of the Year. ** What would you find if you went back and re-read your favourite books from childhood?In The Child That Books Built Francis Spufford revisits all those childhood obsessions: fairy tales; Where the Wild Things Are; The Lord of the Rings; The Chronicles of Narnia; Little House on the Prairie; The Wind in the Willows; The Earthsea Trilogy and more. In these treasured tales Francis Spufford discovers both delight and sadness the thrill as worlds of imagination opened up before him mixed with the memories of a boy who retreated into books when faced with a family tragedy.
£10.44
Octopus Publishing Group 101 Brilliant Things For Kids to do With Science
Book SynopsisFrom bestselling kids' activity author Dawn Isaac comes this exciting new volume full of creative (and occasionally outrageous) ideas for budding young scientists.
£14.24
Abrams Reading Is Magic
Book SynopsisA family keepsake journal for parents and children to record the magic of reading togetherReading Is Magic is a guided journal in which families can capture that magical period when parents and children read together. It begins with a foreword by New York Times bestselling author and independent bookstore owner Emma Straub and contains recommended reading lists, entry pages for logging each book as you read, and superlative pages for noting a child’s favorite authors, illustrators, and characters. There are also entry pages where parents can reminisce about their own childhood reading memories. A wonderful gift to give at a baby shower or for any special occasion (along with a few books, of course!), Reading Is Magic is a unique way for parents to record memories with their children.
£15.55
University of Toronto Press Picturing the Page
Book SynopsisThis is the first work to examine illustrated children's literature under Lenin and Stalin and to make use of rarely-explored Soviet children's books from libraries around the world.Trade Review“Megan Swift’s Picturing the Page is a welcome new addition to the research of illustrated children’s books and children’s reading. Picturing the Page ambitiously seeks to reconstruct the relationship between illustrated children’s books and children’s reading in the context of the Soviet literature curriculum and reading culture.” -- Larissa Rudova, Pomona College and Marina Balina, Wesleyan University * The Russian Review *"Swift's work is invaluable to an understanding of Soviet visual culture, thanks especially to its extensive illustrations, but it will also be of great interest to scholars of children's literature." -- James H. McGavran III, Kenyon College * Children's Literature Association Quarterly *"Picturing the Page is an example of thorough interdisciplinary research written in an engaging manner, well supported with wonderful images." -- Natallia Kabiak, University of Melbourne * Australian Slavonic and East European Studies *"Car c’est bien un autre mérite de cet ouvrage original, riche et stimulant, que d’ouvrir vers différents prolongements, alors même qu’il constitue en soi une réelle avancée dans la recherche sur le livre illustré pour enfants de l’époque soviétique, tant du point de vue des objets étudiés que de la démarche adoptée." -- Cécile Pichon-Bonin, CNRS * Cahiers du monde russe *"Swift has created an intriguing masterpiece that will be an enjoyable read to anyone interested in children’s literature’s impact on society, Russian or otherwise." -- Jennifer Ladwig * Publishing Research Quarterly *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction: Picturing a New Childhood Part I: Fairy-Tale Nation 1. The Poet, the Priest, and the Peasant 2. Up, Up, and Away on the Little Humpbacked Horse Part II: The Afterlife of Russian Classics 3. The Bronze Horseman Rides Again 4. Anna Karenina and the Mother-and-Child Reunion Part III: War-Time Picture Books 5. Mayakovsky Is Marching with Us 6. Pochta: Circulation, Delivery, Return Conclusion: Yesterday and Today Notes Bibliography Index Colour Plates
£20.69
Guilford Publications Childrens Literature in the Reading Program Fifth
Book SynopsisThis indispensable teacher resource and course text, now revised and updated, addresses the whats, whys, and how-tos of incorporating outstanding children's literature into the K8 reading program.Trade Review"Diverse children’s literature has the power to take us vicariously to lands and times we can only imagine, making immigrants of us all as we learn to walk in another’s path. This enthralling resource will help teachers facilitate this journey. Critically analyzing varying genres and formats of children’s literature, the authors invite teachers to successfully adopt high-quality books on a range of topics. This updated fifth edition is an invaluable resource."--Ruth McKoy Lowery, PhD, Department of Teaching and Learning, The Ohio State University "Offers a wealth of information for anyone who desires to support the reading development of children. In this interesting, well-written fifth edition, readers learn about exemplary children’s books from a wide variety of genres and cultures and discover evidence-based ideas for how to engage students effectively in the reading and discussion of these books. Preservice and practicing teachers alike will feel confident implementing the ideas shared by highly knowledgeable scholars in the field of children’s literature. Purchasing this book is a sound investment in your professional library."--Patricia E. Bandré, PhD, reading instructional specialist, Salina Public Schools, Kansas "An increased focus on using diverse literature in K-8 classrooms and several entirely new chapters make this fifth edition a great resource for teachers, teacher educators, and library media specialists who want to incorporate literature in the reading language arts curriculum. From a chapter on the arts, diversity, and picturebooks, to one focused on transitional chapter books, to another exploring nonfiction narrative styles, the material presented here helps teachers select literature and strategies that will engage and motivate their students."--Lee Galda, PhD, Marguerite Henry Professor of Children's and Young Adult Literature (Emerita), University of Minnesota "The fifth edition continues the legacy of earlier editions by remaining timely and relevant. It provides specific strategies that are grounded in research-based theory and accompanied by authentic examples of student interactions with high-quality books. Teachers will be inspired to use the best children’s literature available today to enrich their students' understanding of themselves and the world."--Junko Yokota, PhD, Director, Center for Teaching through Children’s Books, National Louis University -Table of ContentsI. Creating an Open Invitation for All 1. Reading Multiculturally, Globally, and Critically in Literacy Education: Books as Messengers for Diversity, Barbara A. Lehman 2. Creating Independent Readers: The Role of Reading Aloud and Sustained Silent Reading, Teri S. Lesesne, Lauren Aimonette Liang, & Adrienne Lowe 3. Addressing “Struggle”: Strengthening the Literary Bonds between Children and Books, Jennifer M. Graff II. Inviting Students with the Arts 4. Racially Diverse Children’s Literature and Arts Education, Alan R. Bailey & Jonda C. McNair 5. “Can We Play This Story?”: Story-Based Process Drama with Language Learners, Erin Greeter & Nancy Roser 6. Picturebook as Art Object: Developing Art Appreciation through Speculative Pondering, Cyndi Giorgis III. Inviting Students with Specific Genres and Special Formats 7. Biographical Picturebooks Are Winning Awards and Teachers’ and Students’ Attention, Deborah A. Wooten & Katie M. Rowe 8. “Really Reading” and Really Responding: Response and Deep Understanding with Transitional Readers, Lauren Aimonette Liang & Adrienne Lowe 9. Comics in the Classroom: Using Graphic Novels for Content Learning, Stergios Botzakis 10. To Develop Proficiency and Engagement, Give Series Books to Novice Readers!, Anne McGill-Franzen & Natalia Ward 11. “It Was Like Marc Was My Friend”: How Visible Authors of Nonfiction Reach Out to Their Readers, and How Readers Can Respond, Marc Aronson & Myra Zarnowski 12. Creating a Community of Poetry Enthusiasts, David L. Harrison IV. Resources to Help You Continue the Invitation 13. Where Do We Go from Here?: Resources to Connect, Engage, and Inspire, James W. Stiles & Thomas Crisp
£28.49
Workman Publishing How to Raise a Reader
Book SynopsisAn indispensable guide to welcoming children—from babies to teens—to a lifelong love of reading, written by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo, editors of The New York Times Book Review. Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Sorcerer’s Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader shows you how to instill the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading. Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, and each illustrated by a different artist, this book offers something useful on every page, whether it’s how to develop rituals around reading or build a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader. A fifth section, “More Books to Love: By Theme and Reading Level,” is chockful of expert recommendations. Throughout, the authors debunk common myths, assuage parental fears, and deliver invaluable lessons in a positive and easy-to-act-on way.Trade Review“New York Times Book Review editors Paul and Russo are the perfect candidates to guide us in raising children who love reading. Colorful and visually pleasing, this attractive text shares not only book lists but also “must-knows” for each age level, from toddlers to teens…Bold and bright illustrations combine with varied recommendations for instilling a love of reading in children of all ages; a must-purchase for all collections.” – Library Journal, starred review “Savvy counsel and starter lists for fretting parents … common-sensical and current.” – Kirkus “ [A] practical, reassuring guide to encouraging children to read… recommended for all worried parents and anyone looking for suggestions of what books to read or give to children” – Publishers Weekly “[An] excellent book” – The Associated Press “Paul and Russo, both editors at The New York Times Book Review, have a storehouse of wisdom to share, with advice for every stage from infancy to adolescence. They offer stellar lists of specific reading suggestions, all with the goal of raising ‘a reader for life.’ Colorful illustrations from four children’s illustrators add to the fun, making this a book that’s easy for literature-loving parents to enjoy and get lost in.” – BookPage “A must have for every family library.” – PopSugar.com “Rocket fuel for a lifetime of reading”—Maria Popova, writer and founder of BrainPickings.org
£15.19
Strategic Book Publishing Jeff and His Magic Hot Air Balloon
£9.40
Arcade Publishing Libertarians on the Prairie: Laura Ingalls
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£18.04
£13.95
Columba Books Once Upon a Reader: Raising Your Children With a
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£17.09
Crescent Moon Publishing Maurice Sendak and the Art of Children's Book Illustration
£14.76
Crescent Moon Publishing Maurice Sendak and the Art of Children's Book
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£24.99
UEA Publishing Project Writers' Ink: A Hewett Anthology
Book SynopsisAn anthology of reviews produced in collaboration with special educational needs children studying at Hewett Academy, Norwich UK.
£7.59
Winged Lion Press, LLC Mythopoeic Narnia: Memory, Metaphor, and Metamorphoses in The Chronicles of Narnia
£13.82
Transcript Verlag Aged Young Adults: Age Readings of Contemporary
Book SynopsisWhen Toula's father in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" says to his daughter (age 30) "you look so old" or when Don DeLillo's protagonist (age 28) "feels old" in "Cosmopolis", these young characters are attributed an age awareness that has received little attention in age studies so far. Leaving aside chronological or biological dimensions of age, this study approaches age as a metaphoric practice, suggesting that "feeling old" is not to be taken literally but metaphorically. The book examines the cultural meanings of age and aging for characters who are in their twenties and thirties and challenges often-quoted labels such as late-coming-of-age story or perpetual adolescence.
£34.19
Fondo de Cultura Economica USA La Cuchara Sabrosa del Profesor Ziper
£11.69
Tulika Books The Gopal–Rakhal Dialectic – Colonialism and
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£40.00
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. HISTORY’S MYSTERIES: 51 Intriguing Secrets of the
Book SynopsisDid you know? Years ago, around 400 people in France took to dancing in the streets for days, some even dropping dead out of sheer exhaustion! There are different theories as to what happened to the unlucky ship Mary Celeste one of them is that it was attacked by a giant squid! A 14-year-old girl in 1846 could transmit electric shocks to people near her without touching them! In History''s Mysteries, Priyankee Saikia seeks to navigate the answers to 51 of the most puzzling questions of the past from across the world. Are vampires real? The answer may surprise you. Are witches real? The executions of so-called witches in Salem will shock you. The past is filled with many fascinating stories, people, and objectsUFOs, secret societies, spirits, crime, adventure, you name it! From strange monuments to curious objects with intriguing stories, vanishing cities to mysterious disappearances, haunted villages toegends of missing treasure, and from secret societies to stories of mayhem, this book collects some of history''s most spine-tingling mysteries that will arouse your curiosity, make you shudder andeave you with more questions than answers!
£8.24
