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Aliens at school, and how (and why) to choose books to read to large groups of kids
28 May 2012

Aliens at school, and how (and why) to choose books to read to large groups of kids

by Zoe | posted in: Colin McNaughton, Sue Hendra | 6

For last week’s book+activity session I held at the girls’ school we read and played aliens. First up was a new book by Sue Hendra, Wanda’s Space Party. For Wanda’s birthday treat, her friend, the alien, takes Wanda to his … Continued

Aliens, Bookstart, Crosscultural friendship, Friendship, Humour, Reading aloud, Space
Bookstart 20 – Books I’d share with 20 fictional children
17 May 2012

Bookstart 20 – Books I’d share with 20 fictional children

by Zoe | posted in: 2. Illustrators and Authors | 25

As you may know, I’ve taken the Bookstart 20 pledge to share at least 20 books this year. Now, sharing books and book ideas is what Playing by the book is all about, so what could I do to make … Continued

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I bet you have something in common with Michael Rosen and The Duchess of Cornwall
9 May 2012

I bet you have something in common with Michael Rosen and The Duchess of Cornwall

by Zoe | posted in: 2. Illustrators and Authors | 13

…And with Lauren Laverne, Shami Chakrabarti and even Jamie Oliver! All these people have made a very simple promise: during 2012 they will share 20 books with others. It’s simple isn’t it? And why have they made this promise? Because … Continued

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