When Albie was little Tractor Ted was one of his favourite characters, he would get so excited if he saw him on TV or spotted one of his books. A few days ago I spotted the amazing Tractor Ted junior bed which Albie would have loved if he didn’t have to share an Avengers-style bedroom … Read more
What is a good review? A good review is both a review and critique of a particular work I’m talking about book reviews, and all this information can be used successfully when writing reviews for movies, theatrical performances, games or music collections. A good review of a children’s book is relevant It is better if … Read more
I have managed to pull together a birthday gift ideas for a 10-year-old girl . . . Let’s skip the part where I am in denial that my daughter is going to be 10 years old in a few weeks, it just doesn’t seem possible?!
Just when you think you have got this whole parenting lark figured how, someone throws a curve ball at you and you feel completely helpless again. I have heard myself mention to a few people recently that they didn’t prepare you for the junior/teen years of parenting when they hand you a cute little baby … Read more
My Little Pony first came into my life when I was a child, Applejack being my favourite. Fast forward thirty-something years and now I am enjoying them all over again through Lillie. Lillie is a completely girly girl who LOVES My Little Pony as much as I did, she knows the finest details about all … Read more
Lillie has just moved into Year 5 and already we can feel the clock ticking away on her Key Stage 2 journey. Some of her friends have already started additional tutoring sessions in preparation for taking their SATs and the 11+. Lillie has been sent a selection of the new design Letts KS2 SATs Success … Read more
Phaidon is proud to publish What Does Baby Want? a groundbreaking children’s board book featuring a hungry baby and a breastfeeding mother. Created by Japan’s top design duo, Tupera Tupera, What Does Baby Want? is light-hearted, humorous and specially created for the enjoyment and engagement of babies, toddlers and adults. What Does Baby Want? This … Read more
Rachel Bright and Jim Field announced as winners of Oscar’s Book Prize 2017 for “The Koala Who Could” The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and Jim Field has been announced as the winner of Oscar’s Book Prize 2017. Chosen from a shortlist of five titles in a search for the best book for … Read more
If you were born around the same time as me (1976) then the news that this year celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars then you’ll be feeling pretty old right now! When Star Wars entered my life I don’t remember my exact age when I first watched the films but I’m pretty sure it was … Read more