“So if you ‘ave business with Faber – or Faber – I’ll give you this tip, and it’s worth a lot more: You’ll save yourself time, and you’ll spare yourself labour If jist you make friends with the Cat at … Continue reading
Book Review: The Book Cat
Remembrance Day Books for Young Children
Remembrance Day will soon be here A time to remember those who gave their lives That we might live ours A time to honour those who fought and died for their country A time to remember As a parent and … Continue reading
Book Review: Bandaloo The Great Elephant Rescue
“Looking back on his time in Myanmar Williams reflected that: ‘I have found my happiness not in considering myself a Homo sapien set apart from the rest of creation, but in seeing that I fit with the rest of nature, … Continue reading
Blog Tour: The Fire Fox
The Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis, have been inspiring storytellers for centuries A mysterious natural phenomenon Unpredictable and usually appearing only on very cold nights These enchanting illuminations have, through the ages Aroused feelings that they have magical powers beyond human … Continue reading
Book Review: There’s A Ghost In This House
So here it is, the book that wins Halloween in our house this year From the incredibly talented Oliver Jeffers this is … There’s a Ghost in this House View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennie Bookish … Continue reading
Charity Advent Calendars For Children
This year I am trying to spend less money over the festive period And my first budget change is with advent calendars In the past the children have had toy filled calendars And with four children that can be a … Continue reading
Book Review: The Big Book Of Belonging
“I’d like to dedicate this book to all the children who like to climb trees, run barefoot, splash in puddles, search for bugs, sing with the birds, taste snowflakes and count the stars. Because we all belong to nature and … Continue reading
The Bewitching of Aveline Jones
Esther and I have been taking part in a Tandem Collective Readalong We read the book The Bewitching of Aveline Jones And shared our thoughts We also completed some challenges suggested by Tandem Esther and I read The Haunting of … Continue reading
Book Review: How Many Sleeps ‘Til Halloween?
How Many Sleeps Til Halloween? is a question I am getting asked a lot at the moment! We are home from holiday and the children have thrown themselves into decking the halls for the spooky season and designing their incredibly … Continue reading
Book Review: Oh Sir Bragalot!
Once upon a time there was a knight called Sir Bragalot who liked to brag and boast all day long … One day, the Queen sends him on a dangerous quest. But can Sir Bragalot save the kingdom, or will … Continue reading