This is a great book for boys! It is full of fun and laugh out loud actions. It tells the tale of Father Christmas trying to deliver a forgotten present to Harvey Slumfenburger who lived in a hut at the … Continue reading
For our fourth advent book review I have decided to stick with the theme from yesterday, a board book with touchy feely elements and a book which we have alternative versions of, the book, The Night Before Christmas. Twas The … Continue reading
Yesterday saw us taking the chocolate coins out of pouch number three on our Snowman advent calendar as we shared our third Christmas story. The Christmas Story, especially for little hearts, minds and hands. Esther and William love a book … Continue reading
This is a book for children written by children, or at least a collection of their thoughts. This is a book that celebrates Christmas, in children’s very own words. Why I Love Christmas is a beautiful book illustrated by Daniel … Continue reading
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Edspire household. The advent calendar is up and filled with chocolate and some little decorations are adorning the walls. We have also started our festive story collection and would … Continue reading
This Sunday will be the first Sunday of advent, it seems to have come around so fast. Last year Esther and William did not really understand Christmas, nor will they this year, but they will feel the excitement and love … Continue reading
It is just 34 sleeps til Christmas and in the Edspire household we are starting to get excited. This weekend we took Esther and William to our local garden centre to ooh and aah at the festive displays. They loved … Continue reading
After my disappointing maternity shop on Sunday I have been thinking of other ways in which I could make the most of me. I need to set aside some time each week that is mine alone and use it to … Continue reading
Last week I posted an open letter to my son, William, who I had shouted at earlier the same day. He was being naughty but I know that I should not have shouted. The letter was a lasting apology and … Continue reading
A few weeks ago I was sent two books by the children’s author Amy Trevaskus. I had no idea what to expect when offering to review for her but am now so pleased that I responded to her tweets. I … Continue reading