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Magic Times
book News, views and interviews from Bookstart to help make sharing books with your children even more magical. book
Interview with Emily Gravett
Emily Gravett
Emily Gravett's latest book Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears stars a mouse who is scared of everything. Befitting, perhaps, for a writer who admits to be "the sort of person who's afraid of their own shadow!"
Since her first book was published in 2005 Emily has become one of this country's most popular children's authors and illustrators.
We talk to Emily about her writing and career to date, and ask her where she gets the ideas for her books.
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The Big Picture
Best new illustrators
Booktrust has launched their Big Picture campaign with the search to find the UK's Best New Illustrators.
A longlist of 27 illustrators has been chosen, with the ten winners being announced at the end of March.
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Bookstart hits your screens
Bookstart hits your screens
Flying beds and little monsters - Bookstart adverts are running throughout this month.
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Classic children's books
Classic children's books
Do you have a favourite?
What makes a great children's book? Is it the story, the rhymes, the illustrations - or a combination of these? We'd love to hear what you think.
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Competition
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Here's your chance to win some wonderful new children's books in this month's competition.
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