A few evenings ago I was having a very rare night out and we were discussing Christmas. Someone asked if we had any special Christmas traditions and I’m not sure I realised until then that we have lots. Perhaps having young children helps, but I want to make Christmas a magical time for all of…
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What I’m reading: ‘Tis the Season to be Felty
It seems a while since I shared a great craft book with you. Have you started your Christmas crafting yet? Are you making any handmade gifts this year? I’m not making any big gifts but I’ve made some small decorations. I’ve always enjoyed working with felt so when I read about ‘Tis the Season to…
Win 1 of 3 Notebook Doodles Colouring Books for tweens
I’ve become quite addicted to adult colouring books this year. It’s easy to see why they are so popular as it such an easy way to relax. There seems to be a colouring book for every possible subject and I really hope to find a few for me under the Christmas tree this year –…
Apple Pigs by Ruth Gary Orbach
I love Autumn and I’m happy that I seem to have passed on a love of seasons to my children too. They have really embraced Autumn this year. My 3 year old can’t walk past a leaf or acorn without picking it up and my freezer is full of little bags of acorns after I…
Win a copy of The Twits and House of Twits review
It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of Roald Dahl. I’ve been reading his books with my 5 year old and working our way through Roald Dahl’s Completely Revolting Recipes book too. So far our favourite has been The Twits, my son loved the tricks they play on each other and we even cooked the Wormy…
Celebrating Christmas with Stick Man
First published in 2008, Stick Man is Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s most festive picture book and is now the latest animated film by the Oscar nominated makers of The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child and Room on the Broom films. “Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their Stick Children three.” But it’s dangerous being a Stick…
Win a copy of Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Post
We recently received a lovely new Peppa Pig picture book which both my 3 and 5 year old have been enjoying. Much more than a picture book, Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Post is reminiscent of Janet & Allan Ahlberg’s The Jolly Postman. The invitations are sent, rehearsals are complete, but who is the mystery guest coming…
Win a bundle of Star Wars books
Yesterday was the fourth annual Stars Wars Reads Day which celebrates everything Star Wars and reading. We reviewed some of the wonderful new Star Wars titles from Egmont and I’m so excited that I have an amazing bundle of Star Wars story and activity books to give away, including those pictured below. One lucky winner…
Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day in the UK
Have you heard of Star Wars Reads Day? The aim is to celebrate both the Star Wars galaxy and reading. Today (10th October) sees the fourth annual Star Wars Reads Day being celebrated around the world with the launch of new books, events and activity sheets. Our family are big fans of Star Wars but…