This week as we reflect on a year of covid restrictions here in the UK I am feeling very blessed because for my four home educated children Lockdown has looked much like the pages of this beautiful book They have … Continue reading
Some highlights from our Book Week at home View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennie Bookish Play & Learning (@edspire) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennie Bookish Play & Learning (@edspire) View this … Continue reading
Signs of spring are everywhere We are lucky enough to live in a tiny village Surrounded by fields and farmland We have been going on daily walks in the surrounding area for a year now And it looks like we … Continue reading
My Bea, age 6 Is crazy for cats She loves to read about them Collects cuddly cats And I think would love a real cat of her own Bea also has struggled with lockdown More than our other children Esther … Continue reading
Three friends Two sides One memory Inspired by a true story The story starts with three young children The best of friends Celebrating a ninth birthday on top of the world Such innocence, such joy The only way is down … Continue reading
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennie Bookish Play & Learning (@edspire) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennie Bookish Play & Learning (@edspire) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennie … Continue reading
Over the last twelve months As a family We have not really left our village and the surrounding countryside We have walked well over 1000km And we know all the footpaths in the area Throughout the last twelve months we … Continue reading
“There really are places in the heart you don’t even know exist until you love a child.” Anne Lamott If you are looking for a book to give to your son or daughter this Valentine’s Day Then these two incredibly … Continue reading
I have just finished reading The Midnight Guardians with Esther and William We all agree it is our new favourite book For Esther it beats her beloved The Silver Sword Which is high praise indeed And for me … … … Continue reading
As we countdown to the end of the year I want to share with you some of the picture books Born out of the global pandemic Books created to help us all reflect on the events of 2020 The year … Continue reading