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The author shining a light on our wonderful world: An interview with Rashmi Sirdeshpande Picture copyright Charlotte Knee Rashmi Sirdeshpande writes the kind of books I wish had been around when I was younger. Dealing with important topics in an accessible way, she is taking picture books in a new and exciting direction. Tackling subjects such as money, the kindness and wonder of the world that is too rarely reported, and how to live an extraordinary life, these are books every child should have on their shelves. Your recent work – Dosh – is a vital book about a subject that was rarely ta...

Sunderland writer, David Crosby, is celebrating success after bagging the Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book Award. His debut picture book, Pirates vs. Monsters, pitted him against a host of big hitters including the UK’s biggest selling author, Julia Donaldson, of The Gruffalo fame. But in an odds-defying triumph, Mr Crosby and the book’s illustrator Lee Cosgrove were crowned winners at a virtual ceremony earlier this morning. “I still can’t believe it,” said the author, 40, from Ryhope. “When I saw the other names on the shortlist my first reaction was to feel very proud ...

England is in lockdown for a third time and schools are closed until February 15 at least, Boris Johnson announced during his latest press conference. Primary and secondary schools have been ordered to shift to remote learning. Johnson said the government had been doing “everything in our power to keep schools open”, but that educational settings act as “vectors for transmission” and there is a risk of spreading between households. Vulnerable children and those of key workers will still be able to go to colleges, primary and secondary schools, and Johnson said nurseries and other earl...

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IT can be challenging to keep children entertained during half-term at the best of times, let alone during a lockdown. With isolation, the cold weather and many children not able to go out on day trips, see grandparents or visit friends - this will not be a normal half-term. Somerset County Council has put together an action-packed list of things to do with your children from home – the aim being to keep children occupied and having fun during the holiday. So, whether you're looking for cooking experiences, science experiments or exercise routines, why not try some of these... 1. H...