Books update for March
Ok, so I’m a bit late with my books update for March, but I’m pleased to say that I’m back reading regularly, and even (vaguely) managed to find some time alongside it for some crochet too. I did think I’d…
Ok, so I’m a bit late with my books update for March, but I’m pleased to say that I’m back reading regularly, and even (vaguely) managed to find some time alongside it for some crochet too. I did think I’d…
It’s taken me a while to get round to publishing my February books round up. I only read 4 books after a busy January, but am still on track for my 52 book challenge this year. I’ve got a few…
After a really poor year in 2014, where I only read about 16 books all year – from March to September I didn’t read any at all – I signed up again for the Good Reads challenge. My aim is…
Last year we did the 300 picture books challenge and managed to complete it in May or June, reading 300 different picture books. I can’t say the same for my own personal challenge, it was a seriously poor showing and…
Going to see Snow and Tell storytime at the Story Museum in Oxford for Christmas, plus a few others treats while visiting
When I opened our delivery of the next book buddy book from Parragon Books, I thought N would love it. Diggers, what child wouldn’t? Especially when he used to love Dig Dig Digging. But he turned his nose up and…
I’ve always tried to instill a love of books in N and it seems to be working so far. He’ll choose books to look at on his own, insists on certain books at bedtime, and loves it when he finds…
Months ago I bought some washi tape after seeing some great washi tape ideas over on Pinterest and other blogs. My intention was to make some bookmarks amonst other things, but it’s only been recently that I got round to…
I think most parents remember fondly the books of Roald Dahl, and hope that their children will be interested in them when they’re old enough. I know my brother and I used to love The Twits, James and the Giant…
I received a copy of Karl Vadaszffy’s new book On Guard to review after enjoying a previous book, The Missing. I’m a big fan of the crime genre, and if a book covers relationships, history and an activity I know nothing about, it’s great to…
I’ve seen lots about the Reading Eggs programme over the last few months, but not done anything about subscribing. When we were offered the chance to try it, I jumped at the chance. I’m really trying to encourage an interest in letters…