Graphic novels find new readers
In the UK, US-style comic book heroes have dominated the graphic novel market but that is changing as publishers like Campfire develop graphic novels across a range of genres - without a superhero...
PRODUCT REVIEWS
Read to Succeed
For schools developing their reading strategies, Read to Succeed (Facet Publishing), edited by Joy Court, provides some practical ideas of how to go about it.
Child-friendly stories about emotions and well-being
The World of Happy series, published by Egmont Press, takes a child-friendly look at feelings, relationships and emotional well-being. The books are written by Giles Andreae, creator of the Purple...
Children's magazines cover fact and fiction
Publisher Bayard has been delivering children's magazines to homes and schools for 15 years and is planning a run of special issues to celebrate its 15th anniversary next month, February 2011.
Stories from Around the World
The Story Spinner - Stories from Around the World DVD is reviewed by Debbie Dudt of Cofton Primary School.
Will children read books on a Nintendo DS?
ReadingZone asked Moulsecoomb Primary School if its pupils would review a set of Nintendo DS 'Flips' books for us. The DS Flips re-purpose existing titles such as Artemis Fowl and Mr Gum for the...
StoryWorld cards inspire children as writers
StoryWorld, published by Templar, is a set of illustrated cards which provide an imaginative starting point for children's creative writing and storytelling. ReadingZone asked a teacher to road test...
Story Spinner DVD's
A primary school in London 'road-tested' the Story Spinner DVD set for ReadingZone. The seven DVDs, for Reception to Year 6, feature stories told by professional storyteller Phil McDermott.
