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Reading Week on TTV
Programmes include:
- Quentin Blake � The Power of Illustration
Profiling the work of renowned children's author/illustrator Quentin Blake, this programme explores the role of illustration and shows how illustrated books can be used in the classroom to expand children's imaginations and aid cross-curricular learning.
- Breaking Through � Jacqueline Wilson
In this programme, two young reporters unravel fascinating facts about Jacqueline's life including her unusual childhood, how she became a writer, the story behind Tracy Beaker and her special working relationship with illustrator Nick Sharratt.
- A Life of Books � Anne Fine
When a primary school in Anne Fine's home town is asked to provide three children to interview her, there's a frenzy of reading and writing. Two weeks later Victoria, Jess and Edward arrive on Anne's doorstep clutching a long list of questions.
- Amazing Bookshop by the Sea � Catherine and Laurence Anholt
To enter a tiny shop called Chimp and Zee in Lyme Regis is to step into a world of enchantment that no child who visits can ever forget. Its creation is the reflection of talented authors/illustrators Catherine and Laurence Anholt and the delightful picture books they have created together and individually.
- Naughty But Nice � Nicholas Allan
There can't be too many people who can produce books for primary school children about royal knickers, an overweight tooth fairy and a pet dog packing its bags for Heaven, however Nicholas Allen has a way with words and his simple but very funny illustrations allow risqu� subjects to be told in an acceptable and educational way � guaranteed to put a smile on faces young and old.
- Mermaids and Other Friends � Jane Ray
School friends April and Dianne visit illustrator and author Jane Ray at her London home. The friends are transported to the world of Jane's childhood, to the exquisite 'chocolate-box' house where she grew up and where her father still lives.
- Through a Gorilla's Eyes � Anthony Browne
Yorkshire-born Anthony Browne takes us around his adopted home county of Kent and tells of his childhood and an inspirational father whom he worshipped but lost when Anthony was seventeen. Back in his studio at home in Canterbury he reads the children his picture book 'Silly Billy', and answers questions about his life, family, work, inspirations and worries.
- We Are Wizards (TV only)
This programme explores the world of Harry Potter fandom and the fascinating, amusing and inspiring ways in which American fans have taken their love of J K Rowling's' book series to a whole new level, honouring the characters and stories with their own ideas, passions and talents.
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