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These are the books mentioned in my article on children’s reading
which you can read by clicking on the link further up the page.
Books I talk about regularly.
I spend a lot of time talking to parents about reading - as well as WI Groups, Toddler parents, NCT groups - and anyone else who is prepared to listen! As a result I’m constantly asked for details of the books I talk about. Here’s a few that regularly get a mention, although the titles differ according to my current enthusiasm. If you don’t find the one you’re searching for please email me with details and I’ll try and identify it.
Williams, Marcia
My Secret War Diary, by Flossie Albright
Hardback
£12.99
‘Flossie Allbright’s’ version of World War Two stunningly produced wth lift-the-flaps and letters and memorabilia to engage any child and bring the era completely to life

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Williams, Marcia
Archie’s War
Paperback
£7.99
Fabulous ‘scrapbook’ of the WW1 era produced by the talented Marcia Williams.

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Goodhart, Pippa & Sharratt, Nick
You Choose
Paperback
£5.99
Lots to discuss in this terrific book - its’ not a story, but a means for a child to discover what they prefer in every category on each page.

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Tan, Shaun
The Arrival
Hardback
£14.99
Shaun Tan’s extraordinary wordless picture book invites lots of examination and discussion

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Ness, Patrick
The Knife of Never Letting Go
Paperback
£7.99
Possibly the best book for teenagers of 2008! Read it!!

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Greder, Armin
The Island
Hardback
£11.99


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Ward, Helen
The Tin Forest
Paperback
£5.99
A beautifully produced picture book to encourage conversation and much thought.

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Willans, Tom
Wait! I want to tell you a story
Paperback
£5.99
A very very silly read-aloud with a great ending.

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Hughes, Shirley
Up and Up
Paperback
£4.99
A magical picture book without words

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Bee, William
Whatever
Paperback
£5.99
Billy’s not interested in anything his dad shows him - but it’s a bit of a mistake turning your back on a tiger!

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Willems, Mo
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
Paperback
£5.99
Interactive picture book

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Grey, Mini
Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon
Hardback
£10.99
Extended Nursery Rhyme story with bizarre consequences

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Willis, Jeanne and Ross, Tony
Mayfly Day
Hardback
£7.99


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Van Allsburg, Chris
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
Hardback
£11.99
Bizarre - extraordinary - and very special.

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Cave, Kathryn
Something Else
Paperback
£4.99
A picture book which celebrates difference and individuality.

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Ross, Tony
Is It Because...?
Paperback
£4.99
A child wonders why a boy is so unpleasant to him. A thoughtful story,

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McKee, David
The Conquerors
Paperback
£5.99
War and Peace for children!

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Wormell, Christopher
Two Frogs
Paperback
£5.99
Two frogs are sitting on a lily pad and one of them has a stick.

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Rosen, Michael
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Paperback
£5.99
An absolute classic

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Castle, Caroline & Sam Childs
Gorgeous!
Hardback
£5.99
Intelligent and funny picture book about language. Out of print - but I’ve got a few hardback copies left at a bargain price.

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King-Smith, Dick
George Speaks
Paperback
£3.99
A comic tale of a talking baby that children will love.

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Pittau, Francisco & Bernadette Gervais
Elephant Elements
Paperback
£9.99
A brilliant and daring book of opposites, expressed in elephantine terms!

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Allan, Nicholas
The Queen's Knickers
Paperback
£5.99
The title says it all!

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Willis, Jeanne
Tadpole's Promise
Paperback
£5.99
The heartbreak of metamorphosis...

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Browne, Anthony
Piggybook
Paperback
£4.99
Comic picture book which examines the woman’s role in the home!

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Sendak, Maurice
Where the Wild Things are
Paperback
£5.99
An undisputed classic.

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Holzwarth, Werner
The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew it was None of His Business
Paperback
£4.99
A hilarious and slightly disturbing tale of revenge. if you MUST have a poo book this is it!

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Gray, Kes
Eat Your Peas
Paperback
£5.99
A hilarious tale of dinner-time bribery...

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Sheldon, Dyan
The Whales' Song
Paperback
£5.99
A magical picture book...

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Baker, Jeannie
Window
Paperback
£5.99
A wordless, visually compelling look at our changing environment.

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Waddell, Martin
Can’t You Sleep little Bear?
Paperback
£5.99
Lovely bed-time story.

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Dodd, Lynley
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy
Paperback
£4.99
Rhythmic and repetitive text and lively illustrations make this book a real winner.

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Hutchins, Pat
Rosie’s Walk
Paperback
£4.99
A classic picture book with minimal text - the pictures tell all!

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Willis, Jeanne
Dr. Xargle’s Book of Earthlets
Paperback
£4.99
An interesting view of life on Earth - hilarious!

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Hughes, Shirley
Dogger
Paperback
£5.99
Classic timeless picture book

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Ahlberg, Janet and Alan
Each Peach Pear Plum
Paperback
£4.99
Classic children’s book that encourages prediction through rhyme and repetition

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Waddell, Martin
Owl Babies
Paperback
£5.99
Poignant story about abandonment!

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Hughes, Shirley
Alfie Gets in First
Paperback
£5.99
A great picture book from the acclaimed author and illustrator.

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Rosen, Michael
Little Rabbit Foo Foo
Paperback
£4.99
Classic rhyming tale of a very bad rabbit.

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Inkpen, Mick
The Blue Balloon
Paperback
£6.99
A children’s classic introducing Kipper!

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Blake, Quentin
Mister Magnolia
Paperback
£5.99
Classic children’s story

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Almond, David
Skellig
Paperback
£5.99
This is a wonderful book - magically and evocatively written...

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