![]() Then it's a classic from my childhood times. I can't wait to share it with my daughters.ĭuncan Browne, reporter, Spalding Guardian and Lincolnshire Free Press ![]() Magorian is often celebrated for her other work around evacuees Goodnight Mr Tom, but for me this stands head and shoulders above it. Teenager Rusty is much changed from the little girl who left England and is use to an independence and freedom she no longer gets, while missing her American family. I love the strong-willed Rusty who returns to England after being sent to the US as a Second World War evacuee. I read and re-read Back Home by Michelle Magorian when younger. Nicola Irwin, digital news editor, Midlands It was an exciting adventure that was also made into a filmĪs an adult I still enjoy reading Winnie the Pooh by AA Milne and The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse by Charlie Mackesy which both have nice messages in an adult world. They haven't yet but I'm still hopeful! Children's books (62746194)Īs a child I enjoyed reading The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken. As a parent, I've always wanted my children to read it too, often pointing it out during visits to the library. The bright doodles from the front cover are etched in my mind and I was captivated by what would become of Tracy during her time in "dumping ground". It's the one book that sticks in my mind from primary school, having read it as a class in Year 5. One of my favourite children's books is The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson. I'm sure it is not so politically correct in everything nowadays, but the simple pleasures of the story remain true and the vivid colours Blyton painted on the page are as bright as ever.Īndrea Scholes, senior reporter, Rutland & Stamford Mercury, Bourne Local and Rutland Times It is the perfect escapism and endless fun - who wouldn't want to have their parents' permission to ditch school and run away with the circus to make friends with elephants, clowns and acrobats. The stories of Mr Galliano's famous travelling circus stick with me even years since I last opened the book. My favourite children's book is The Circus Collection by Enid Blyton. It's beautifully illustrated, too.Įloise Gilmore, Editorial Apprentice, Newark Advertiser A line I've taken from it that I say to my daughter when she's feeling unsure is, "be bold, be proud, be brilliant". ![]() To be someone who doesn't fit into a box. It's a celebration of all the things that make us unique, and tells little ones that it's OK to be different and experience different emotions. I adore Super Duper You, by Sophy Henn and read it regularly to my five-year-old daughter, and I'll do the same with my younger son. Send them to along with your name, address, phone number, and a short description of the image. And if you have dressed up for World Book Day we'd love to see those pictures. What do you think of our selection? Let us know in the comments below. ![]()
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