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Jeanne Willis

The First Slodge and the power of opening lines
6 Apr 2015

The First Slodge and the power of opening lines

by Zoe | posted in: Jeanne Willis, Jenni Desmond | 6

Never judge a book by it’s cover, but what about its opening lines? Some of my favourite first words include:- “The monster showed up just after midnight. As they do.” “All children, except one, grow up.” “‘Where’s Papa going with … Continued

Friendship, Sharing
A book loving reading session at school
16 Sep 2011

A book loving reading session at school

by Zoe | posted in: Jeanne Willis, Katie Cleminson, Kevin Hawkes, Louise Yates, Michelle Knudsen, Rosie Reeve | 23

As some of you know last term I started reading regularly to two classes of 5 and 6 year olds at M and J’s school – reading great stories just for fun, to show them that learning to read isn’t … Continued

Books / Libraries, Dogs, Lions
Using words to see images in the mind
4 Apr 2011

Using words to see images in the mind

by Zoe | posted in: Jeanne Willis, Sarah Fox-Davies | 45

Mole’s Sunrise By Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies, published just a few weeks ago, is the most recent picture book to find a home on our shelves. Vole has risen early to see the sun rise. His friend, Mole, … Continued

Animals, Different perspectives, Giveaways, Senses

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