We had the most amazing family discussion today, reading this book together. Race Cars is an incredibly powerful picture book that can be used with children of all ages, and grown ups too, to start discussions around racism, prejudice and … Continue reading →

The Planet In A Pickle Jar By Esther Daisies fluttering in the breeze Sleek spotted leopard Rainbows covering the mountains Stealthy wolf howling at a crescent moon An eagle soaring over a tree covered valley Marshmallows toasting on a crackling … Continue reading →

Today is our stop on the book tour for Loki: A Bad God’s Guide To Being Good Esther and William are both LOVING this book. It is incredibly funny and very much in tune with William’s sense of humour. Esther … Continue reading →

“Can anyone else see you?” It suddenly excited Nisha that she might be the only one who could see Twig. Her own special friend. “I come to those who need me, but they don’t always want to see.” I love … Continue reading →

THE TOWER AT THE END OF TIME BLURB Nine and her friends have broken the curse on their marvellous, magical House, and are free to travel the worlds once more! Their first stop: The Wizarding Hopscotch Championships. There’s only one … Continue reading →

People who have followed me for a while will know that my young braveheart William is a historian extraordinaire. He knows more about Romans, Anglo-Saxons and battles through history than anyone I have ever known. A historian at Warwick Castle … Continue reading →

The After Christmas Tree is a debut picture book from Bethan Welby published by Scallywag Press It is a delightful festive story about a little Christmas tree in January when no one is smiling at her anymore. Young Brian takes … Continue reading →

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ― Edith Sitwell The time for home And ALL … Continue reading →