Back to books – January 2015 round up
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…
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Little Snappers books – review and giveaway
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…
Snow and Tell at the Story Museum Oxford
Going to see Snow and Tell storytime at the Story Museum in Oxford for Christmas, plus a few others treats while visiting
The Diggers by Margaret Wise Brown – book review
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…
Boost your child’s reading confidence – Sparkup Magical Book Reader
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…
Washi tape ideas with washi tape bookmark tutorial
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…
Roald Dahl book bundle giveaway
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…
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Book review: On Guard by Karl Vadaszffy
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…
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Start your child’s reading journey with Reading Eggs
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…
Win a selection of children’s picture books
I class myself as a fairly savvy shopper, especially when it comes to books. But even though I keep a record of the books we have, I have found several times that we’ve ended up with duplicates. This is obviously…
300 picture books week 17 – random book finds
I had my first message ever from a library this week, reminding me of an upcoming due book. Anyone else feel really guilty if this happens? I think they were a little premature, as I was taking N’s library books…