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BfK No. 3 - July 1980

Cover Story
Cover illustration from E. Nesbit's The Last of the Dragons, pictures by Peter Firmin. Published by Macdonald and Jane's.

BfK No. 3 Articles

Editor's Page – July 1980

News and comment from the Editor.
Carry on Reading Aloud

With a special look at Top Juniors, Elaine Moss picks 'Ten for the Top'.
A Writer in School

Steve Bowles reviews William Mayne's, Salt River Times.
How to... Organise an Author Visit

Organise an author visit.
Puppets and Pictures

Peter Firmin, the artist who gave shape to Basil Brush, Noggin the Nog, Ivor the Engine, Bagpuss and many other well-known characters, talks about

Puppets and Pictures
Anthorgraph No.3 – Malcolm Saville

Malcolm Saville interviewed by Pat Triggs.
Talking Point – What's a Bank doing in the World of Books?

Why sponsorship? Lloyds Bank explains.
Holiday Review Special
BfK News – July 1980

News about what's happening in the children's book world.
Eleanor Farjeon and Mother Goose Awards

A closer look at two awards.
Sound & Vision – July 1980

News and Views about books on radio, TV and in films.
Keeping Children Happy

School trips, school camps, family holidays. David Green gives some practical tips on

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All Children's Book Reviews in BfK No. 3

  • Under 5s
  • Ages 5-8
  • Ages 8-10
  • Ages 10-14
  • Ages 14+

Under 5s

  • Stanley and Rhoda
    Rosemary Wells

  • The New Red Bike and Other Stories
    Simon Watson

  • The April Rabbits
    David Cleveland

  • New Blue Shoes
    Eve Rice

  • Counting Boats and Ships ¦ Counting Creepy Crawlies

  • Garth Pig and the Ice Cream Lady
    Mary Rayner

  • Lotta's Bike
    Astrid Lindgren

Ages 5-8

  • Sara's Giant and the Upside-Down House
    John Cunliffe

Ages 8-10

  • Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
    Mildred D Taylor

  • Grimm Grange
    William Browning

  • Dream of Fair Horses
    Patricia Leitch

  • Cass the Brave
    Griselda Gifford

  • Willy the Squowse
    Ted Allan

  • Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
    Judy Blume

  • The Arabian Nights Vol. 1 ¦ The Arabian Nights Vol. 2
    Amabel Williams-Ellis

  • John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat
    Jenny Wagner

  • Puppy Summer
    Meindert DeJong

  • Hannah's Great Decision
    Charlotte Firmin

  • Mrs. Pepperpot's Year
    Alf Prøysen

Ages 10-14

  • Alfred's Oak; Enemies Are Dangerous
    Tim Vicary

  • The Night Swimmers
    Betsy Byars

  • The Bee Rustlers
    Jan Needle

Ages 14+

  • It's My Life
    Robert Leeson

  • The Student Book 1981

  • Our Bodies Ourselves (Boston Women's Health Book Collective)
    Angela Phillips
    Jill Rakusen

  • A Summer to Die
    Lois Lowry

  • A Proper Place
    Joan Lingard
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