What if some things in life – things that appear to be ‘set’; a ‘given’ weren’t really so? The whimsical nature of fairy tales, whilst possibly rooted in some truth are riddled with plot-holes where the science just doesn't add…
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Picture books have been having a ‘moment’ for a while now: we know that the depth that illustrations can add to already beautiful words can make for an extraordinary pairing. Picture books can also be a gateway into independent reading…
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We always say that books can be a window to the world for children but so too can they immerse readers in other worlds, times and places. Douglas Adams of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy fame wove together a…
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2023 has been another extraordinary year for new children’s literature so – to be honest – it is a near-impossible task to choose just a few books out of all that we’ve reviewed. However, we’ve eased the burden* by thinking…
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Each year we curate a bibliotherapy just in time for Christmas shopping. This year, more so than ever, were we spoilt for choice and we think that what has been recently published reflects what has been a challenging year for…
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With many children about to be at home for the longest school-break (although this may be different for our international schools), we wanted to explore the complexities that might exist around this. The idyllic vision of a long, carefree summer…
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How it is already time for a summer bibliotherapy seems rather baffling… another full rotation around the sun and so much has happened in the world of children’s publishing! This is perhaps why there was much deliberation amongst staff as…
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June is, of course, PRIDE month: a global celebration of members of the LGBTQIA+ community, but more importantly, a protest. The ‘Pride is a Protest’ movement reminds us that there is still much to be done both nationally and internationally.…
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Europe Day, held each year on the 9th of May, marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration – a commitment to secure long-term peace in post-war Europe. When the war in Ukraine began just over a year ago, none of…
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This month we’re exploring the theme of how our minds work: how do we process thoughts and ideas? Why are some people really good at spotting patterns? How is it that some people are incredibly good with their hands or…
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March the 2nd is the date of this year’s World Book Day and this year’s theme is You are a reader with an emphasis on children making it their World Book Day. We firmly believe that for children to see…
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Many a time have we written about the importance of children being able to see themselves in text – sometimes metaphorically – but in this month’s curation, we’re exploring the newest in children’s literature that supports and champions self-discovery and…
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A new year spells a beginning. But as with all beginnings, so too does it mean an ending. We may want to reflect at this time of year upon all that has happened and – given that we’re writing this…
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Christmas Bibliotherapy Staff Picks for Winter 2022 Books can be such a powerful gift to give: the words within can be transformative; they can offer comfort, joy and humour. And being able to curl up with a book, maybe…
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It’s been quite the year, 2022, with so many global events: multiple political changes; changes within the British monarchy; a global recession; war in Ukraine: the worsening climate crisis. These are difficult times for so many and the uncertainty of…
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With the new academic year now well-underway, the heady, long days of summer may seem a distant memory. Nights are drawing in and we might be in search of books that take us to other places; provide a welcome distraction…
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Economic, political and environmental instability is adding stress to a global society that has felt under pressure for some time now. Many of us are mentally and emotionally depleted following the Covid-19 pandemic and some now face poverty on an…
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With the summer holidays already begun for some of our members and just around the corner for others, we’ve been busy planning our reading: books we’ll devour in one sitting; books we’ll guzzle and gorge upon on long journeys; and…
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