New Children’s Book Releases for 2019, compiled by Jan Homden and reviewed on Amazon. Click on the book covers to follow the links: it’s time to get reading! But first a date for your diary and an update about an event not to be missed . . . . .
A bear that goes down the drain, a thwarted plot to steal the Queen’s crown and a Royal cook who goes by the name of Wobbly Bob – three new picture books published this year by Julia Donaldson and reviewed by Jan Homden.
Jan Homden reviews two old favourites and a new book – all suitable for 4 – 8 year olds, and which adults will enjoy as well.
Reviewed by Chris Baker
Head of Science at the British International School of Bucharest, Chris Baker picked up this book after seeing a rufous female common cuckoo on a recent trip to the Danube Delta and then listening to an enjoyable interview with Nick Davies on BBC Radio 4 The Life Scientific podcast during a hair-raising drive home through an unseasonal blizzard.
Kate Shepherd reviews three novels with stories that will engage and challenge young adults. The Family with Two Front Doors is based on the author’s real family while The Big Bazoohley is written in the zany style reminiscent of Roald Dahl. Words in Deep Blue is centred around a bookshop where we are drawn into the lives of the two main characters.
Kate Shepherd reviews three new novels – one for lower primary, one for middle school and one for secondary.
This month Kate Shepherd reviews three very different picture books all featuring animals in the main character roles.
Selected and reviewed by members of the ITM Team.The people at Consilium Education and ITM give their recommendations for some New Year reading!
Andy Homden reviews the latest from Matthew Sayed, author of Bounce and Black Box Thinking, and looks for lessons about learning and “Growth Mindset” as well as about sport.
Three historical books to engage young adult readers – reviewed by Kate Shepherd.