Alison E MCLIP
@libraryscience.bsky.social
School librarian, tea drinker, cat lover. Will do (almost) anything to get kids reading. Navigating life’s path with humour, quirkiness and a cat in each hand.
The power of children’s books by Katherine Rundell.Reading is effortful and maybe not as immediate as online media.As a school librarian, I’m fighting for my students to discover the joy of great books
Katherine Rundell · Why children’s books?
Children’s books, to a great extent because they are written for those who cannot participate in the market, can offer...
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February 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The power of children’s books by Katherine Rundell.Reading is effortful and maybe not as immediate as online media.As a school librarian, I’m fighting for my students to discover the joy of great books
A gloomy Sunday morning here. Some housework, watching football and a little school prep for tomorrow
January 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
A gloomy Sunday morning here. Some housework, watching football and a little school prep for tomorrow
Good morning to all and wishing you a very happy Boxing Day. Whatever you’re doing today, take time to relax and recharge if you can
December 26, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Good morning to all and wishing you a very happy Boxing Day. Whatever you’re doing today, take time to relax and recharge if you can
Gavin and Stacey. Our last night with our friends and it was perfection.
December 26, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Gavin and Stacey. Our last night with our friends and it was perfection.
Crying happy tears at the old and young folk on the tv. What a cracking idea.
December 24, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Crying happy tears at the old and young folk on the tv. What a cracking idea.
For all those who miss loved ones.
December 24, 2024 at 6:17 PM
For all those who miss loved ones.
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This sums it up, yes.
December 22, 2024 at 12:40 AM
This sums it up, yes.
Had a lovely Christmas get together with long-time friends yesterday. No phones. No photos. Just conversation and laughter.
December 15, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Had a lovely Christmas get together with long-time friends yesterday. No phones. No photos. Just conversation and laughter.
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Thinking about this chicken wing joint where I used to live called “Lord of the Wings." They had a sign in the window that said "Fry, you fools!" and they closed years ago but their top notch food punnery lives forever through me.
December 13, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Thinking about this chicken wing joint where I used to live called “Lord of the Wings." They had a sign in the window that said "Fry, you fools!" and they closed years ago but their top notch food punnery lives forever through me.
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The Disney cards we bought come with these stickers 🥳
December 8, 2024 at 8:47 AM
The Disney cards we bought come with these stickers 🥳
The internet is trying to sell me these and oh boy despite never having being on an expedition in my life I really want to buy them.
December 7, 2024 at 4:33 PM
The internet is trying to sell me these and oh boy despite never having being on an expedition in my life I really want to buy them.
December 7, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Baileys in a beaker. Love my trips to the salon.
December 7, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Baileys in a beaker. Love my trips to the salon.
No ‘plain Jane’ here 🤣
December 7, 2024 at 1:17 PM
No ‘plain Jane’ here 🤣
All quiet here in the East Midlands
December 7, 2024 at 8:31 AM
All quiet here in the East Midlands
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Cat: You don't understand, you must let me out into the world, I yearn to be free and unfettered by domesticity
Same cat five minutes later: WHY DID YOU BANISH ME TO THE FROZEN REALMS OF THE OUTER WORLD THERE IS NOTHING BUT A WASTELAND THERE HOW DARE YOU SIR
Same cat five minutes later: WHY DID YOU BANISH ME TO THE FROZEN REALMS OF THE OUTER WORLD THERE IS NOTHING BUT A WASTELAND THERE HOW DARE YOU SIR
November 30, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Cat: You don't understand, you must let me out into the world, I yearn to be free and unfettered by domesticity
Same cat five minutes later: WHY DID YOU BANISH ME TO THE FROZEN REALMS OF THE OUTER WORLD THERE IS NOTHING BUT A WASTELAND THERE HOW DARE YOU SIR
Same cat five minutes later: WHY DID YOU BANISH ME TO THE FROZEN REALMS OF THE OUTER WORLD THERE IS NOTHING BUT A WASTELAND THERE HOW DARE YOU SIR
(Literally) hanging on the radiator
December 1, 2024 at 8:55 AM
(Literally) hanging on the radiator
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A personal favorite. The older I get, the more poignant it becomes...
November 30, 2024 at 1:44 PM
A personal favorite. The older I get, the more poignant it becomes...
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Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 1
‘Winter Village’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
‘Winter Village’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
December 1, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 1
‘Winter Village’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
‘Winter Village’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
Battled through the Christmas shoppers yesterday to get some stuff. Today is a day of rest and relaxation. Except if you’re @bowshaw65.bsky.social , who had a date with the outside Christmas lights 😇
December 1, 2024 at 8:39 AM
Battled through the Christmas shoppers yesterday to get some stuff. Today is a day of rest and relaxation. Except if you’re @bowshaw65.bsky.social , who had a date with the outside Christmas lights 😇
Just had a magnificent idea
I'm going to re-read the whole of @benaaronovitch.bsky.social Rivers of London series in the chronological order laid out on his website
💙📚 #BookSky #ReadingChallenge #RiversOfLondon #AmReading
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I'm going to re-read the whole of @benaaronovitch.bsky.social Rivers of London series in the chronological order laid out on his website
💙📚 #BookSky #ReadingChallenge #RiversOfLondon #AmReading
www.bigbeardedbookseller.com/2024/11/30/r...
Rereading Rivers of London
With Ben Aaronovitch’s latest entry into the world of Peter Grant just released coming in July 2025 I thought it would be a good time to reread the whole series in chronological order (includ…
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December 1, 2024 at 8:34 AM
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If you are still on the other platform, why not quickly pop over and find me and enter EduAdvent Day 1. A great prize up for grabs today!
December 1, 2024 at 8:16 AM
If you are still on the other platform, why not quickly pop over and find me and enter EduAdvent Day 1. A great prize up for grabs today!