‘Daughter’ by Mark Stewart-Jones
Book Review by Valerie Jackson
The struggle to survive and win against the odds
Entering an Enchanted World through Reading
Book Review by Lynn Daley
Whether reading to children or learning to read, books open one’s eyes.
‘Dizzy the Dog at 1 Beechnut Gardens’ by Elizabeth Davis
Book Review by Valerie Jackson
Searching for the family
‘House of Secrets’ by Diana Harker
Book Review by Valerie Jackson
Sinister mysteries below a genial surface
‘The Stone Cat’ by Marion Perkins
Book Review by Valerie Jackson
The conundrum of bringing stone to life
The Importance of a Nanny Reading with Children
Book Review by Katy Hayden Voice Professional Nanny Of The Year 2009
Children are never too young to enjoy books.
A Message from Winnie the Pooh
Book Review by Steve Robinson Chief Executive, Langley House Trust
Learning about language
‘The Wonderful Isle of Ulla-Gapoo’ by F. Dubrez Fawcett
Book Review by Adrianne Jones
Can we escape again to wonderful memories of the past?
Childhood Memories
Book Review by Diane Stevenson
From Little Black Sambo to A Child’s Garden of Verses
“And this one’s just right”… Reflections on the Fairy Tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Book Review by Professor Carol Kelly
‘The Story of Ferdinand’ by Munro Leaf
Book Review by Nicola Hilliard, Librarian, NCB
Tales of fear and adversity overcome
Favourite Childhood Books Recalled
Book Review by Dr Keith J. White
Metaphors and other stimuli for the imagination
Making Sense Through Stories
Book Review by Cynthia Cross
Giving messages through literature, story-telling and puppets
‘Black Beauty’ by Anna Sewell
Book Review by Joan Mason Vice Chair, National ChildMinding Association
A classic tale of cruelty and kindness, which has sold over 50,000,000 copies
‘The Hero of Garside School’ by James Harwood Panting
Book Review by David Lane
A ripping Edwardian schoolboy yarn
‘Looking for Atlantis’ by Colin Thompson
Book Review by Mike Littlewood
A search for treasure - and self
‘Return to the Hundred Acre Wood’ by David Benedictus
Book Review by David Lane
More of Christopher Robin, Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Wol, Kanga, Tigger, Rabbit and Rabbit’s friends and relations
‘The Loveliest Girl in the World’ by Miina Savolainen
Book Review by David Lane
How photography can empower children in residential care
‘Physical Development in the Early Years Foundation Stage’ by Angela D Nurse
Book Review by Maureen O'Hagan
A useful text book for practitioners
‘Child’s Play: Montessori Games and Activities for Your Baby and Toddler’ by Maja Pitamic
Book Review by Maureen O'Hagan
Practical advice on play for practitioners and parents
‘S/NVQ Level 3 Health Award’ by Julia Watling and others
Book Review by Valerie Jackson
A standard text book for carers and health workers
‘Promoting Resilience - Supporting Children and Young People Who are in Care, Adopted or In Need’ by Robbie Gilligan
Book Review by Valerie Jackson
‘Dot and Dash at the Beach’ by Emma Dodd
Book Review by Valerie Jackson, assisted by children from Alpha Kindergarten, Peterborough
A tactile book for tinies
‘Before You Sleep’ by Benji Bennett
Book Review by Valerie Jackson
The story of Adam the Angel - and children with serious illnesses
Mister Maker Let’s Make it
Book Review by Valerie Jackson, assisted by children from Alpha Kindergarten, Peterborough
Practical activities for young children
‘Yesterday’s Naughty Children’ by Joan Rimmer
Book Review by David Lane
A History of the Liverpool Reformatory Association
‘Healthy Parent Healthy Child’ by Karen Miller-Kovach
Book Review by Kay Lane
A sensible whole family approach to adopting healthy life-styles
‘Communicating Through Play: Techniques for Assessing and Preparing Children for Adoption’ by Bernie Stringer
Book Review by Valerie Jackson
Techniques for assessing and preparing children for adoption
‘Growing Vegetables is Fun’ by Emma Cooper
Book Review by Valerie Jackson & Emma Cooper
An activity for adults and children to share - and eat the results together too!
‘Little Miracles’ by Giselle Green
Book Review by Nikki Rule-Jackson
What parents do when a child goes missing…
‘Family Cookbook’ by Annabel Karmel
Book Review by Wanda Gibson
Something for all the family to get their teeth into
‘Care and Education in Early Childhood’ by Audrey Curtis and Maureen O’Hagan
Book Review by Wanda Gibson
- A student’s guide to theory and practice
‘Advanced Early Years’ by Iain Macleod-Brudenell and Janet Kay
Book Review by Wanda Gibson
A comprehensive text book for advanced early years students
‘Residential Care - A Positive Future’ Edited by Terry Philpott
Book Review by David Lane
The impact of the Wagner Report over the last two decades
‘Practical EYFS Handbook’ by Penny Tassoni
Book Review by Cindy Grant
A textbook for students geared to current UK systems
‘Inclusion, Equality and Diversity in Working with Children’ by S. Griffin
Book Review by Cindy Grant
Young Children and Racial Justice by Jane Lane
Book Review by Maureen O'Hagan
Taking action for equality in the early years - understanding the past, thinking about the present, planning for the future …
Best Practice in Social Work: Critical Perspectives by K. Jones, B. Cooper, and H. Ferguson
Book Review by Sue Kennedy
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Today : A Handbook. Edited by C. Jackson, K. Hill and P. Lavis
Book Review by Professor Ewan Anderson
The Growth of Love by Dr Keith J. White
The book reflects Mill Grove and what it has to offer.
The Growth of Love by Dr Keith J. White
Book Review by Jo-Joy Wright
Egyptorium by Laura Buller and Peter Chrisp
Book Review by Kay Lane
A mini-library of ten small books in one, bringing mummies to life…..
What is happening to our children and childhood? Three books which highlight some of the issues
Book Review by Maureen O'Hagan
Current issues affecting children – computers, media, sexualisation, toxins and drugs
Wildlife of Britain : The Definitive Visual Guide by RSBP
Book Review by Kathleen Lane
Not a pocket guide, but a stunning, informative, must-buy compendium
Children’s Rights : Respecting Children’s Rights and Understanding Responsibilities by Ann Wheal
Book Review by David Lane
A reference book with analyses and comments based on the author’s experience
