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    Win a copy of My Mummy Says

    March 12, 2014 - By 

    Last month saw the release of the wonderful My Mummy Says . . . which was written by Justine Smith and illustrated by Angie Stevens. Win a copy of My Mummy Says The first title in a new series about special relationships in the lives of little children, My Mummy Says . . . is a simple story about a chance encounter, making new friends and the very special relationship that exists between mummies and their children. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day which this year falls on 30th March. I have one copy of My Mummy Says by Justine…

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    Olly the Little White Van books

    March 7, 2014 - By 

    I’ve written before about Olly the Little White Van and how much my children love him and his friends. It’s a great pre-school show, 100% written, designed and animated in the UK. My children were sent some new books and activity books to review and literally fought over them as soon as they saw them! Chunky Storybooks Each of the chunky board books of Olly and his friends has painted edges and is perfect for little hands 1+. RRP £3.99 Story Books These wonderful story books have fabulous story lines, big pictures and are fantastic quality. RRP £3.99 Press-out Sticker…

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    The Wonderful World of Simon Abbott

    March 3, 2014 - By 

    The Wonderful World of Simon Abbott is a new series by Ticktock that puts the fun back into children’s non-fiction. For readers aged 5-7 this series gives children witty informative guides to their favourite topics. All titles are quirkily illustrated by popular children’s artist Simon Abbott and packed with funny facts. In 2013 The Big Body Book and Journey around the Solar System were published. Today (3rd March) two new titles have been published, Planes, Trains and Cars and Animal’s Everywhere. Simon’s easy style has instant appeal, communicating complex ideas coherently for a younger audience. My nearly 4 year old…

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    Celebrating World Book Day with Miles Kelly

    March 3, 2014 - By 

    I love working with Miles Kelly. Not only do they publish brilliant books they also come up with some really fun ideas to celebrate and promote reading. I’m sure you’re all well aware that World Book Day is coming up soon which is one of the biggest celebrations of children’s books and reading. This year my 3 year old will be going to nursery in his favourite pyjamas and taking his favourite book with him. We’ve also received a book voucher which we’re looking forward to spending soon. Celebrating World Book Day with Miles Kelly I was offered the chance…

  • book review - crafts - handmade - London

    {book review} Hello! London

    February 18, 2014 - By 

    We love living in London and the next best thing to being out and about is reading books about London. Hello! London, illustrated by Marion Billet, is a beautiful new book from Campbell Books. Aimed at 1 year+ my children have been enjoying looking at this book together. Turn the London Eye, open and close Tower Bridge, take a ride on the Tube and more! Push, pull and slide the scene to explore the sights of the busy city. Hello! London is a fantastic book as there’s so much to look at and talk about. Perfect for Londoners or those just…

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    International Book Giving Day book giveaway!

    February 14, 2014 - By 

    Did you know today is International Book Giving Day? It’s a day dedicated to getting new, used and borrowed books in the hands of as many children as possible. As a book-loving family this is something that we support today and every day! There are 3 simple ways to celebrate International Book Giving Day: 1. Give a Book to a Friend or Relative. Celebrate International Book Giving Day by giving a child a new, used or borrowed book. 2. Leave a Book in a Waiting Room or Lobby. Choose a waiting room where kids are stuck waiting and there are…

  • book review - crafts - handmade

    What I’m reading: 101 things to do with an envelope

    February 11, 2014 - By 

    Recently I was sent a copy of 101 things to go with an envelope to review. I love crafting but despite a Pinterest board full of paper-themed crafts, I rarely make any of them. So when I saw this book featured in a magazine I was really excited! How often do you put your envelopes in the recycling bin, wishing you could give them another lease of life?! Well now you can. How many times have you been through your post, and ended up with a pile of barely marked envelopes? Are you organised enough to keep them for future…

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    {book review} Millie Shares by Claire Alexander

    February 7, 2014 - By 

    My little bookworms were recently sent a copy of Millie Shares by Claire Alexander to review. Millie has a special toy called Monkey whom she loves very much. She’s also got a best friend called Lily who she loves to play with. There’s just one problem… Millie doesn’t like sharing Monkey with Lily one bit! In fact, she doesn’t like sharing at all. She even snatches all the toys away from everyone at nursery! Will Millie learn that sharing can be much more fun than keeping everything for yourself? We really enjoyed reading this book together. Although they have their…

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    {Giveaway} My First Cookbook by Susan Akass

    January 24, 2014 - By 

    Next month sees the publication of My First Cookbook by Susan Akass. Perfect for those 7 and over, My First Cookbook  features 35 fun and easy recipes for children. Budding chefs can cook their way through 35 fantastic recipes that will teach them all about cooking, from how to make sandwiches and party snacks, to simple dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a range of lip-smacking desserts. Snacks and Light Meals includes delicious pizza toasts, homemade buttermilk pancakes, as well as nutritious soups and salads. The Proper Meals section – good for developing skills as well as…