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The Library That Blew My Mind

The Library That Blew My Mind

During the Easter break, as part of my other day job, I was lucky enough to be able to attend the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. I had a fantastic two days at the fair, met lots of wonderful people, saw

admin April 29, 2017May 5, 2020 Gossip, Literacy, Zoo News No Comments Read more

I’m not angry, I’m livid (TESS article)

I’m not angry, I’m livid (TESS article)

According to a recent Guardian article, a group of children’s authors is writing to the UK government, to complain that primary teachers are “damaging children’s creative writing” by encouraging them to use language that is “too elaborate, flowery and over-complex”. Cecilia

admin August 15, 2015May 6, 2020 Gossip, Zoo News 1 Comment Read more

It's a busy day today!

It's a busy day today!

Bonjour mes amis! Just a quick one today – to wish you all Happy International Book Giving Day – but more importantly – to wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you have had lots of nice deliveries

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Forget Valentine's Day…

Forget Valentine's Day…

Hey Everybody! Just a quick post to remind you that as well as being Valentine’s Day on 14th February – it is also International Book Giving Day! And how lovely it would be to celebrate it by exchanging books – we think it

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Happy New Year and Happy New Term!

Happy New Year and Happy New Term!

Dear Readers, Happy New Year! Well, as the first week back draws to a close, I’m sure that for most of you the term is already in full swing, the holidays are a hazy memory and you’re ready for the

admin January 8, 2015May 6, 2020 Education, Gossip, Literacy, Zoo News No Comments Read more

Thank you P3/4 at Burgh Primary School!

Thank you P3/4 at Burgh Primary School!

Well, we had to do an extra post today, because when we received an email from Mrs Scott and her class P3/4 at Burgh Primary School – we just had to share their work with you! Jeffrey was so excited

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Advent Day 2 at The Learning Zoo!

Advent Day 2 at The Learning Zoo!

Good morning visitors! Thank you for stopping by! Today you have a chance to win a copy of ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. Not only that, but the book will arrive

admin December 1, 2014May 6, 2020 Advent Calendar, Zoo News No Comments Read more

Woo hoo! Say Hello to The Learning Zoo!

Woo hoo! Say Hello to The Learning Zoo!

Well… I am thrilled to be able to introduce you to my new venture, The Learning Zoo, and to my new colleague – Jeffrey the Giraffe! The Zoo will offer in-service training and conferences in Reflective Reading (formerly Muckle Reading) as

admin November 30, 2014May 6, 2020 Advent Calendar, Education, Gossip, Zoo News No Comments Read more

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