Lockdown Looms: Reggie's Birthday Party (One)

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Banji Alexander is an exciting new author, bursting onto the scene with his debut book, ‘ Lockdown Looms: Reggie’s Birthday Party‘. When I tweeted about the letter at the time, I extended thanks and gratitude to all the teachers across the country because this was just one thing that I had done personally. I am really looking forward to reading the rest of the Lockdown Looms series and I think every primary library/classroom needs a copy of this book to support young children with the after-effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns. The COVID-10 pandemic has been very hard on everybody and a new way of living has taken some getting used to.

Even when he wasn’t in school, he spent much of his free time reading rather than getting in trouble. The Lockdown Looms: Reggie’s Birthday Party helps to give tweens insight into life in the pandemic and the thoughts and feelings of someone of a similar age. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. He says there is no greater feeling than helping someone realize they can do something they didn’t think possible, and that is what his experience has been with Banji’s Class. With his eighth birthday just around the corner, the very thought of having to celebrate his special day during lockdown, sends poor Reggie into a meltdown.With the book tour he is on, he gets to share the positive messages from his book with over 2,000 people every week. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. Helping them understand that they aren’t alone in feeling upset, cheated and overwhelmed by everything.

An International Politics BSc graduate, and a University College London/Institute of Education trained/qualified teacher, his arrival into the world of literature, promises to be one full of adventure, laughter, and linguistic prowess. Lockdown Looms: Reggie's Birthday Party', is written by author (and primary school teacher), Banji Alexander. My son loved the way he could relate to Reggie’s experiences and was engrossed in the book from start to finish.Whilst we had empathy for these people, there was a small part of us thankful for the children’s birthday’s being later in the year. Some of the main themes within the story are kindness, resilience, adapting to change, and patience.

With his eighth birthday just around the corner, the very thought of having to celebrate his special day during lockdown sends poor Reggie into a meltdown. Banji Alexander is an exciting new author, bursting onto the scene with his debut book, ‘Lockdown Looms: Reggie’s Birthday Party’. A story that everyone can relate to, Alexander’s mastery of the English language and rich vocabulary, coupled with colourful illustrations on every page, brings the story to life, leaving all readers, regardless of age, captivated and totally absorbed. The lockdown was one of those uncertain times for us all, with both adults and children having to attempt to make sense of the changing world around them. Lockdown Looms: Reggie’s Birthday Party is the first in the series written by the author (and primary school teacher), Banji Alexander.He feels that people should know there is always a brighter ending to things, even if they seem bleak.