There is now less than a week to go before voting closes on the ‘100 Books to Read Before You’re 14’ list that reading charity Booktrust has published, in a bid to get children, parents, and teachers talking about the fantastic stories for kids written and illustrated over the past century. This list really illustrates … Read more
Last night we received a message from Karin to say that Ella had fallen down the stairs and had broken her arm. When I told Little Bean this morning she said straight away that she wanted to do a picture for her friend. She made this picture as well as some cute foam daffodils and … Read more
Booktrust has announced the definitive list of 100 books to read before you’re 14 – and to celebrate we are giving away five books from the list. Drawing from over 90 years’ experience recommending children’s books; Booktrust experts selected the final 100 from an initial list of 500 books and are now asking everyone to … Read more
When you have a special little someone to buy for at Christmas, you want to give a gift that really means something to them, something they can keep. Most children love a good story book but what about a story book where they are the star of the story from Getting Personal? Prices start at … Read more
Booktrust marks Children’s Book Week by unveiling top reads for kids and teenagers Parents take note: the charity Booktrust today celebrates Children’s Book Week, by announcing their definitive list of 100 books every child must read before they’re 14. Drawing from over 90 years’ experience of recommending children’s books; Booktrust experts selected the final 100 … Read more
Earlier this week I published my review of the Children’s Bookcase from Tidy Books, if you didn’t see it you can read it here. If you have a child who loves to read then no doubt you will also have lots and lots of books to find homes for. As lovely as it is to … Read more
I think it’s important to encourage a good relationship between children and reading so we like to start our children off young with their books. With each of the children we have begun reading to them whilst they are still young babies and have made reading a story part of their bedtime routine. So far, … Read more
Oh wouldn’t we all love the chance to be a Million Pound Mum, I know I would. I know that money doesn’t make the world go around, or indeed buy you happiness, but it’s got to make things easier right? It would be nice to have enough money that you could just book that weekend … Read more
It’s exciting isn’t it? Waiting for a new baby to arrive!! At the moment we are all waiting with baited breath for the safe arrival of the Royal Baby. Will it be a boy or girl? I still remember seeing the news when Prince Charles and Lady Diana stepped out onto the hospital steps carrying … Read more