Tag Archives: children’s books

Readers flock to the Flying Dragon bookshop to say goodbye

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Laura

It came as a surprise to Toronto’s booklovers when, mere days after winning the 2011 Libris Award for Specialty Bookstore of the Year, children’s bookshop The Flying Dragon announced via their blog that they would be closing for good at … Continue reading →

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Google’s doodles honour Mr. Men / Little Miss author Roger Hargreaves

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Laura

The creative team at Google seems to honour someone or something different every day with their variations on the standard colourful logo. We couldn’t help but smile when we noticed that today’s altered logo includes 16 illustrations of the beloved … Continue reading →

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Which early books turned you into the reader you are today?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Laura

According to The Guardian (UK), the BBC will launch a new book-themed talk show next month, hosted by none other than a cheered up, toned down Anne Robinson. You might remember Robinson as the harsh former host of the quiz … Continue reading →

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