Do you enjoy calendar based trivia collections? We love them here at Edspire HQ and are building a collection of books that we call Our Daily Reads or Our Daily Books We keep these books in a basket on the … Continue reading →

I would like to introduce you to Amara and the Bats. My children and I love stories about rewilding so to find one with a nocturnal twist gave us great joy. My girls all love Amara and we all feel … Continue reading →

After a mini heatwave here in Kent I think Autumn is upon us again And so it is time to start savouring the shifting seasons And embracing autumn I have to admit it is my favourite season September brings our … Continue reading →

Sometimes a simple little act Can bring a huge amount of joy into your day Magic Cat have created a wonderful book Filled with ideas for adding a little joy to your days Filled with inspiration for making every day … Continue reading →

Did you know that in Colombia there is a rainbow river? And in Peru there is a river with water hot enough to boil an egg? In Thailand there is a river that releases thousands of mysterious reddish fireballs every … Continue reading →

There’s nothing more rewarding than the creative process of writing a children’s book. Looking back to the beginning of every project, I am astounded that it all began with a simple concept and a blank computer screen. In the case … Continue reading →

Having said that history would be our focus this term, the children and I have decided that we would like to learn about rivers and in particular, The Amazon River. The fascination with rivers comes from reading extracts of Lightning … Continue reading →

I had no idea what to expect when I started reading Lightning Falls having not read any of Amy Wilson’s other books. I was intrigued by the stunning cover filled with rainbows and stars and after reading the blurb, I … Continue reading →