The Book Report

This may be of particular interest for those of my followers who live in or near to East Sussex:

September 2019 - The Book Report News, Events, Discounts, Offers and more from Bags of Books What's New....?   September is "Celebrate Roald Dahl Day" month! It's that time of year when we revel in the joy and delight of Roald Dahl's wonderful books. To celebrate we are giving away a free copy of "Matilda's How To Be Brave" with every Roald Dahl Book this month. For more details pop in to the shop or go to bags-of-books.co.uk "So shines a good deed in a weary world." -Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Kid's Book Reviews Write a book review and get a £5 gift token! Kids love to hear what other kids think of books and we would love to hear too! We will choose our favourite review every month and the winner will receive a £5 gift token to spend in the store or online. To send us your review either email us at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk or find the book you want to review on our web site and leave the review in the 'comments’. Not sure what books to choose for your kids? Let us do the work for you! One of the things we love most about our work is connecting readers with books we know they are going to love. "My Year Of Books" does just that. The idea is simple; for a one-off fee, we will send a new book to the child in your life once or twice a month, or every other month, depending on the level of subscription. Before we send the first one, we spend some time with you discussing what things they are in to, what books they currently read and what their reading level is. And that's it! "My Year Of Books" connects your kids with stories old and new so you can just sit back and wait for a bit of magic to drop through the letterbox each month! Click Here To Find Out More Don't Forget the Grownups! Did you know you can order any book from us for no extra charge? We have access to publishers from all over the world which means the grownups can order books from us too! You will usually receive your order within 3-5 days and can order over the phone on 01273 479 320 or via our email at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk And finally don't forget to follow us on social media.... Find us on Facebook Website Email Twitter Thanks for supporting your local independent bookshop! Copyright © 2017 Bags of Books, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 1 South Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2BT The Book Report Blog - 5th September 2019  View this email in your browser Exclusive interview with children's author Cerrie Burnell For parents with children of a certain age, you will probably know Cerrie Burnell from CBeebies where she was the first disabled presenter. Within a month of joining the BBC, there were complaints from parents that she was scaring their children (Cerrie was born with her arm missing below the elbow). Thankfully the BBC and many disability groups stood by her and she stayed for the next eight years. Cerrie has now given up television and is pursuing her passion for children’s literature. Her first book Snowflakes was published in 2013 about a mixed-race girl from the city, sent to live with her grandmother in a magical village, and her series of Harper books have received worldwide acclaim. Her latest book, “The Girl with the Shark’s Teeth” is a magical adventure aimed at older readers. When we spoke we talked about diversity, her love of stories, and how we can encourage kids to read more. B of B: My daughter and I came to a reading you did of “The Girl with the Sharks teeth” a few weeks ago in Brighton where you talked about your own journey with dyslexia and learning to read at the age of 10. Can I ask you first of all what advice you would give to parents whose children have dyslexia, so that they can still benefit from the joy of stories? C: Unfortunately reading in school has become very pressurized, but stories are eternal and were around long before they were ever written down so we need to try and make time for storytelling outside of school. So over the summer or during holidays just feed it in to life. You know my mum always had a book on hand whether we were at the beach or at the park and she would just say, “Shall I read you a bit of that book?” So I loved the same books as my brother as she would read the same one to both of us. Don’t be afraid to read the classics to your children too. They can be quite hard for children to read so they are more accessible when they are read aloud. The thing about reading is that it’s not meant to be work and there are so many great writers out there like Cressida Cowell and Kiran Milwood Hargrave who wrote “The Girl of Ink and Stars” is an amazing book. We should also set an example – our kids are watching us all the time so maybe instead of watching the telly or picking up our phones we should pick up a book instead. And offer to read to them. Not all kids need that but offer to read with them too. B of B: You have talked openly about your desire to see more books about children who look like your daughter (Cerrie’s daughter is mixed race) and deal with diversity. What can publishers and others in the world of children’s books do to ensure greater representation not only of race, but also gender and disability?   To Continue Reading This Exclusive Interview Click Here Have You Seen? Give a special child in your life the gift of reading for a whole year. Have a hand-picked book delivered to their home every month and their very own bookseller. "My Year Of Books" is a little bit of magic through the letterbox.   My son is enjoying his 4th Year of Books subscription. The book choices are interesting and diverse and come wrapped up every month, which by son adores.  It’s a fantastic gift for any book worm like mine and I highly recommend it! AMANDA RANNIE We're here to help! Start your kid's summer reading adventure today. Pop in to the shop or visit us online here For personal book advice or to order books e-mail us at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk or telephone 01273 47932   "I love this book shop. There is a huge range of excellent children's books and look out for the visting authors. It's a kidtastic book shop in a beautiful building." -AJ Rayner   Don't forget to follow us on social media... Find us on Facebook Website Email Twitter Copyright © 2019 Bags of Books, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 1 South Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2BT

July 2019 - The Book Report

News, Events, Discounts, Offers and more from Bags of Books A Summer of Stories at Bags Of Books   We have some great storytelling events and activities on this summer to entertain your kids in the holidays.  Starting on 30th July with storyteller Jon Mason sharing magical tales of wonder and fun! Click here to find out more.  School might be out but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Buy a copy of "The World's Worst Teachers" by David Walliams and you get a free whoopee cushion! This brand new collection is the perfect companion to The World’s Worst Children, The World’s Worst Children 2 and The World’s Worst Children 3, and an ideal gift for children struggling with the worst teachers in their life!   Buy in store or online and get your free whoopee cushion! Kid's Book Reviews Write a book review and get a £5 gift token!  Kids love to hear what other kids think of books and we would love to hear too! We will choose our favourite review every month and the winner will receive a £5 gift token to spend in the store or online. To send us your review either email us at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk or find the book you want to review on our web site and leave the review in the 'comments'.  If you want your kids to read more but don't know where to start we can help. "My Year Of Books" is an ingenious way of connecting them with stories old and new. The idea is simple; for a one-off fee, we will send a new book to the child in your life once or twice a month, or every other month, depending on the level of subscription. Before we send the first one, we spend some time with you discussing what things they are in to, what books they currently read and what their reading level is. And that's it!   Click Here To Find Out More Audio Books are great for keeping kids entertained on long journeys and sharing stories for the whole family to enjoy. Find inspiration from our Top 10 favourites here. As children's author Malorie Blackman says, "Books and love are meant for sharing" Don't Forget the Grownups! Did you know you can order any book from us for no extra charge? We have access to publishers from all over the world which means the grownups can order books from us too! You will usually receive your order within 3-5 days and can order over the phone on 01273 479 320 or via our email at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk And finally don't forget to follow us on social media....

Find us on Facebook Website Email Twitter Thanks for supporting your local independent bookshop! Copyright © 2017 Bags of Books, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 1 South Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2BT July 2019 - My Year of Books "My Year Of Books" A little bit of magic through the letterbox Let’s face it, most of us parents and carers are pretty time-poor, so here at Bags of Books we’ve come up with "My Year Of Books" an ingenious way of connecting your kids with stories old and new, without you having to navigate your way through the vast range of books on offer. The idea is simple; for a one-off fee, we will send a new book to the child in your life once or twice a month, or every other month, depending on the level of subscription. Before we send the first one, we spend some time with you discussing what things they are in to, what books they currently read and what their reading level is. And then they are good to go. They get a lovely handpicked gift-wrapped book sent to them every month for the duration of the subscription. If it turns out they have read the book before, or they really don’t like the look of it, we just exchange it for another one more to their taste. You (or the person nominated as responsible for the account) will receive an e-mail giving details of your account login.  Here you can keep track of your book parcels, see other personalized recommendations and give feedback on the books being sent. It really is that simple and what can be more magical than getting a handpicked story through your letterbox each month? “We bought a one-year book subscription for our daughter’s 10th birthday and it has been one of the most successful presents yet! Every month she looks forward to getting her book in the post, and is always thrilled with the choice. Once she has read it, she can’t wait until the next one! She loves the idea that someone has chosen the book for her and is reading more now than she has before. Thanks so much to you all.”   Marina Watkins - Sussex Not just an algorithm  Unlike some of the big online booksellers (naming no names….) we don’t base your child’s book choices on a faceless algorithm. We spend time getting to know what they like and personalise the choice based on who they actually are, not who a computer thinks they are. Our aim is to introduce them not only to new releases but also to the timeless classics. So while we probably can’t compete on price with the big online guys, we think that it’s worth it to have your own personal bookseller pick books for your kids. Not only is this something they can enjoy but, hopefully it gives you one less thing to think about! To find out more or to buy "My Year Of Books" click here Don't Miss... A Summer of Stories at Bags Of Books We have some great storytelling events and activities on this summer to entertain your kids in the holidays. Click here to find out more.  Can't find what you are looking for? Our web site has a huge range of books for all ages, as well as discounts and book bundles. But if you still need some help then get in touch here. We would love to hear from you! Don't forget the grownups! Did you know you can order any book from us for no extra charge? We have access to publishers from all over the world which means the grownups can order books from us too! You will usually receive your order within 3-5 days and can order over the phone on 01273 479 320 or via our email at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk We'll just give you a call when your book comes in.   Thanks for supporting us!   "Britain's independent bookshops are brilliant beacons of hope." Lord John Bird - Founder of The Big Issue and advocate of Independent Bookshops. Without you we cannot be who we are so come and visit us in Lewes or online and together let’s get our kids reading!   And don't forget to follow us on social media too..... Find us on Facebook Website Email Twitter Copyright © 2019 Bags of Books, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 1 South Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2BT The Book Report Blog - 5th August 2019  Getting kids to read over the summer holidays Today I asked my daughter if she was looking forward to getting stuck in to a book over the summer holidays. “Not really” she said with a sigh, which is disappointing for such bookish parents! Getting kids excited about reading when there are so many distractions, like TV and computer games, is an ongoing challenge, and one we know all about at Bags of Books. So we are constantly thinking about how we can entice kids to read and enjoy stories, especially during the long holidays. Here are our 5 top tips to make reading more of a pleasure and less of a chore, along with some wise words thrown in from the great and the good of the children’s book world:   Share reading time – My daughter has never been a big reader (even though our house is crammed full of books and we always have a book to hand) but she has always loved us reading together and even though she is now nine, she still does. So we often use holidays as an opportunity to share books and take turns in reading to her, and her to us. We have gotten through most of Harry Potter in this way and it’s something we have all enjoyed. Studies even show that reading to a child every night improves how they do at school!  As children’s author Malorie Blackman says, “Books and love are made for sharing.” Lead by example and put your own devices away for a while – Let’s face it, children are not famed for taking sensible advice from their parents, but what they are good at is following a bad example, so how can we blame them for constantly turning to their screens when they seeing us doing the same?! Use holidays as a way to have your own digital detox, as well as leading by example. To Continue Reading Our Top Tops Click here Have You Seen? Stuck for things to do with the kids over the summer? Come and see what we have in store to keep them entertained and inspire a love of books and stories.   Click here to find out more Give a special child in your life the gift of reading for a whole year. Have a hand-picked book delivered to their home every month and their very own bookseller. "My Year Of Books" is a little bit of magic through the letterbox.   "Cleo has enjoyed her book subscription very much and looks forward to receiving her book in the post each month. Some of the books she has read on her own and others she puts aside for us to read together so it has made our time together even more special.' DEE ALSEY We're here to help! We have lots of recommendations for summer reading whatever you child is in to, including comics, picture books, magazines and audio books, as well as plenty of activity books so either pop in to the shop or browse our web site for more info. And if you can’t find what you are looking for, get in touch. We love helping your children find the right book for them.   For personal book advice or to order books e-mail us at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk or telephone 01273 47932   "I love this book shop. There is a huge range of excellent children's books and look out for the visting authors. It's a kidtastic book shop in a beautiful building." -AJ Rayner   Don't forget to follow us on social media... Find us on Facebook Website Email Twitter Copyright © 2019 Bags of Books, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is:  South Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2BT August 2019 - The Book Report News, Events, Discounts, Offers and more from Bags of Books What's New.......? We are loving the latest book from the "Murder Most Unladylike" series by the brilliant Robin Stevens. The girls uncover another mystery at Deepdean school. Can they solve the case - and save their home? Great for 10 year olds and up.   Find out more about the inspiration for the series from the author herself! Don't miss this month's Bargain Book Bundle......... In 1929 Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the name Herge published the first volume of The Adventures of Tintin. 90 Years later it is still a global phenomenon and to celebrate we have a bargain book bundle of 4 of our favourite adventures. Click here to find out more. If you want your kids to read more but don't know where to start we can help. "My Year Of Books" is an ingenious way of connecting them with stories old and new. The idea is simple; for a one-off fee, we will send a new book to the child in your life once or twice a month, or every other month, depending on the level of subscription. Before we send the first one, we spend some time with you discussing what things they are in to, what books they currently read and what their reading level is. And that's it! Click Here To Find Out More Kid's Book Reviews Write a book review and get a £5 gift token! Kids love to hear what other kids think of books and we would love to hear too! We will choose our favourite review every month and the winner will receive a £5 gift token to spend in the store or online. To send us your review either email us at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk or find the book you want to review on our web site and leave the review in the 'comments’.   Don't Forget the Grownups! Did you know you can order any book from us for no extra charge? We have access to publishers from all over the world which means the grownups can order books from us too! You will usually receive your order within 3-5 days and can order over the phone on 01273 479 320 or via our email at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk And finally don't forget to follow us on social media.... Find us on Facebook Website Email Twitter Thanks for supporting your local independent bookshop! Copyright © 2017 Bags of Books, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 1 South Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2BT The Book Report Blog - 5th September 2019  Exclusive interview with children's author Cerrie Burnell For parents with children of a certain age, you will probably know Cerrie Burnell from CBeebies where she was the first disabled presenter. Within a month of joining the BBC, there were complaints from parents that she was scaring their children (Cerrie was born with her arm missing below the elbow). Thankfully the BBC and many disability groups stood by her and she stayed for the next eight years. Cerrie has now given up television and is pursuing her passion for children’s literature. Her first book Snowflakes was published in 2013 about a mixed-race girl from the city, sent to live with her grandmother in a magical village, and her series of Harper books have received worldwide acclaim. Her latest book, “The Girl with the Shark’s Teeth” is a magical adventure aimed at older readers. When we spoke we talked about diversity, her love of stories, and how we can encourage kids to read more. B of B: My daughter and I came to a reading you did of “The Girl with the Sharks teeth” a few weeks ago in Brighton where you talked about your own journey with dyslexia and learning to read at the age of 10. Can I ask you first of all what advice you would give to parents whose children have dyslexia, so that they can still benefit from the joy of stories? C: Unfortunately reading in school has become very pressurized, but stories are eternal and were around long before they were ever written down so we need to try and make time for storytelling outside of school. So over the summer or during holidays just feed it in to life. You know my mum always had a book on hand whether we were at the beach or at the park and she would just say, “Shall I read you a bit of that book?” So I loved the same books as my brother as she would read the same one to both of us. Don’t be afraid to read the classics to your children too. They can be quite hard for children to read so they are more accessible when they are read aloud. The thing about reading is that it’s not meant to be work and there are so many great writers out there like Cressida Cowell and Kiran Milwood Hargrave who wrote “The Girl of Ink and Stars” is an amazing book. We should also set an example – our kids are watching us all the time so maybe instead of watching the telly or picking up our phones we should pick up a book instead. And offer to read to them. Not all kids need that but offer to read with them too. B of B: You have talked openly about your desire to see more books about children who look like your daughter (Cerrie’s daughter is mixed race) and deal with diversity. What can publishers and others in the world of children’s books do to ensure greater representation not only of race, but also gender and disability?   To Continue Reading This Exclusive Interview Click Here Have You Seen? Give a special child in your life the gift of reading for a whole year. Have a hand-picked book delivered to their home every month and their very own bookseller. "My Year Of Books" is a little bit of magic through the letterbox.   My son is enjoying his 4th Year of Books subscription. The book choices are interesting and diverse and come wrapped up every month, which by son adores.  It’s a fantastic gift for any book worm like mine and I highly recommend it! AMANDA RANNIE We're here to help! Start your kid's summer reading adventure today. Pop in to the shop or visit us online here For personal book advice or to order books e-mail us at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk or telephone 01273 47932   "I love this book shop. There is a huge range of excellent children's books and look out for the visting authors. It's a kidtastic book shop in a beautiful building." -AJ Rayner   Don't forget to follow us on social media... Find us on Facebook Website Email Twitter Copyright © 2019 Bags of Books, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 1 South Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2BT August 2019 - The Book Report News, Events, Discounts, Offers and more from Bags of Books What's New.......? We are loving the latest book from the "Murder Most Unladylike" series by the brilliant Robin Stevens. The girls uncover another mystery at Deepdean school. Can they solve the case - and save their home? Great for 10 year olds and up.   Find out more about the inspiration for the series from the author herself! Don't miss this month's Bargain Book Bundle......... In 1929 Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the name Herge published the first volume of The Adventures of Tintin. 90 Years later it is still a global phenomenon and to celebrate we have a bargain book bundle of 4 of our favourite adventures. Click here to find out more. If you want your kids to read more but don't know where to start we can help. "My Year Of Books" is an ingenious way of connecting them with stories old and new. The idea is simple; for a one-off fee, we will send a new book to the child in your life once or twice a month, or every other month, depending on the level of subscription. Before we send the first one, we spend some time with you discussing what things they are in to, what books they currently read and what their reading level is. And that's it! Click Here To Find Out More Kid's Book Reviews Write a book review and get a £5 gift token! Kids love to hear what other kids think of books and we would love to hear too! We will choose our favourite review every month and the winner will receive a £5 gift token to spend in the store or online. To send us your review either email us at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk or find the book you want to review on our web site and leave the review in the 'comments’.   Don't Forget the Grownups! Did you know you can order any book from us for no extra charge? We have access to publishers from all over the world which means the grownups can order books from us too! You will usually receive your order within 3-5 days and can order over the phone on 01273 479 320 or via our email at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk And finally don't forget to follow us on social media.... Find us on Facebook Website Email Twitter Thanks for supporting your local independent bookshop! Copyright © 2017 Bags of Books, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 1 South Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2BT The Book Report Blog    Exclusive interview with children's author Cerrie Burnell For parents with children of a certain age, you will probably know Cerrie Burnell from CBeebies where she was the first disabled presenter. Within a month of joining the BBC, there were complaints from parents that she was scaring their children (Cerrie was born with her arm missing below the elbow). Thankfully the BBC and many disability groups stood by her and she stayed for the next eight years. Cerrie has now given up television and is pursuing her passion for children’s literature. Her first book Snowflakes was published in 2013 about a mixed-race girl from the city, sent to live with her grandmother in a magical village, and her series of Harper books have received worldwide acclaim. Her latest book, “The Girl with the Shark’s Teeth” is a magical adventure aimed at older readers. When we spoke we talked about diversity, her love of stories, and how we can encourage kids to read more. B of B: My daughter and I came to a reading you did of “The Girl with the Sharks teeth” a few weeks ago in Brighton where you talked about your own journey with dyslexia and learning to read at the age of 10. Can I ask you first of all what advice you would give to parents whose children have dyslexia, so that they can still benefit from the joy of stories? C: Unfortunately reading in school has become very pressurized, but stories are eternal and were around long before they were ever written down so we need to try and make time for storytelling outside of school. So over the summer or during holidays just feed it in to life. You know my mum always had a book on hand whether we were at the beach or at the park and she would just say, “Shall I read you a bit of that book?” So I loved the same books as my brother as she would read the same one to both of us. Don’t be afraid to read the classics to your children too. They can be quite hard for children to read so they are more accessible when they are read aloud. The thing about reading is that it’s not meant to be work and there are so many great writers out there like Cressida Cowell and Kiran Milwood Hargrave who wrote “The Girl of Ink and Stars” is an amazing book. We should also set an example – our kids are watching us all the time so maybe instead of watching the telly or picking up our phones we should pick up a book instead. And offer to read to them. Not all kids need that but offer to read with them too. B of B: You have talked openly about your desire to see more books about children who look like your daughter (Cerrie’s daughter is mixed race) and deal with diversity. What can publishers and others in the world of children’s books do to ensure greater representation not only of race, but also gender and disability?   To Continue Reading This Exclusive Interview Click Here Have You Seen? Give a special child in your life the gift of reading for a whole year. Have a hand-picked book delivered to their home every month and their very own bookseller. "My Year Of Books" is a little bit of magic through the letterbox.   My son is enjoying his 4th Year of Books subscription. The book choices are interesting and diverse and come wrapped up every month, which by son adores.  It’s a fantastic gift for any book worm like mine and I highly recommend it! AMANDA RANNIE We're here to help! Start your kid's summer reading adventure today. Pop in to the shop or visit us online here For personal book advice or to order books e-mail us at bagsofbooks@bags-of-books.co.uk or telephone 01273 47932   "I love this book shop. There is a huge range of excellent children's books and look out for the visting authors. It's a kidtastic book shop in a beautiful building." -AJ Rayner   Don't forget to follow us on social media... Find us on Facebook Website Email Twitter Copyright © 2019 Bags of Books, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 1 South Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2BT