How do you read yours? Is this something that you’ve even thought about before? I’ve been reading for over 30 years, and I cannot even begin to guess how many books I’ve read in that time. Reading a book is just something that I do, most days, and have done for most of my life. …
We recently took part in our first Love Books Summer Exchange. We swapped a book and activity with The Gingerbread House (you can read all about the book and activity that we sent to them on their blog here), and were delighted to receive… Zoe and Beans: Pirate Treasure by Chloe and Mick Inkpen A …
I’ve seen Gone Crabbing clothes and kitchenware before and have always had a little soft spot for that crab, as the image makes me smile. He always looks so happy! So when I heard that they’ve now brought out a pop-up picture book about him, I was unable to resist…! Colin the Crab Pop-Up …
We were recently sent a picture book to review, and I have to say, it’s one of the best we’ve read in some time…. Florentine and Pig and the Spooky Forest Adventure by Eva Katzler There’s a monster on the loose, and Florentine and Pig are determined to catch it! And what will they need …
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We recently received a new picture book, from Bloomsbury Publishing, to review and share with you… Happy Birthday, Royal Baby! by Martha Mumford The Royal Palace is in chaos yet again – not since the Royal Baby’s birth has there been so much excitement! Why? Well it’s the Royal Baby’s first birthday, of course, and …
For this month’s Papery peep linky, I thought I’d share my current reading pile with you. So I’ve a few to get stuck into, which I always like. When I have a fair few, like this, I tell myself that I can’t buy any more until I’ve at least read half of them, but as it’s …
It’s no secret that we like our books here. Reading is a huge passion of mine, and I enjoy seeing my children growing up with their books and enjoying them, too. I cannot imagine a single bedtime without reading to them, as well as the books that we enjoy during the day in rare moments …
We were recently sent another of Salina Yoon’s picture books, and having reviewed and enjoyed Penguin in Love, we sat down to read it as soon as it arrived! Found by Salina Yoon When Bear finds a lost stuffed toy bunny in the forest, he begins to worry. After all, the stuffed bunny must feel …
For my very first ‘Papery Peep’ link up, as part of my #BringBackPaper campaign, I’m sharing a fabulous day out that I had earlier this month… I’ve meaning to visit Hay on Wye for years. A place full of bookshops is kind of like my mother-ship! So, this year, I decided to surprise my mum …
We were recently sent a new picture book, and Boo had me reading this one to her straight-away! Little Lou and the Woolly Mammoth by Paula Bowles When Little Lou finds a wriggly, squiggly piece of wool amongst a pile of toys, she curiously gives it a tug. But – what’s this? The wool tugs …
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At the weekend I decided to move Boo’s bedroom around. She’d outgrown some of her toys and so I bundled some up for the charity shop and some up for sale. I moved a few more toys into Little Man’s room, too, and commandeered some shelves she’d had in there for some storage in the …
A beautiful book from Bloomsbury Publishing arrived for us a couple of weeks ago. Of course, the kids were delighted!, and I have to say, I really liked the look of it, too! The Dawn Chorus by Suzanne Barton Peep awakes one morning to the sound of a beautiful song – but where is it …
We were recently sent a copy of a brand new picture book from Bloomsbury Publishing, about a little monster…. Don’t Call Me Sweet by Smriti Prasadam-Halls ‘I’m a giant monster, with sharp, sharp claws. I’ve got big, spiky teeth and loud, loud roars. Which is why I say, to everyone I meet . . . …
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Boo was particularly excited by the book we received from Bloomsbury Kids in the post the other day. She loves stories about girls and their friendships, and the promise of picnics and sparkly shoes further tempted her! Amelia and Nanette: Sparkly Shoes and Picnic Parties by Sophie Tilley Amelie and Nanette are best friends, and …
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We cannot get enough of dinosaur books in this house, and I’m sure we’re not alone! So when this one arrived from Bloomsbury Publishing, we had to sit own and read it immediately! Dino-Mummy by Mark Sperring It’s not easy being a Dino-Mummy – especially when you have two roaring little dinos to take care …
We’ve read so much this month! I’m back in my reading groove, and the children are as hungry to discover new books as ever. We’ve also been fortunate to receive a few new picture books to review, so we’ve had plenty to keep us busy. These have been our favourite’s this month.. Little Man – …
