• Win a copy of Wolf Girl by Jo Loring-Fisher
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    Win a copy of Wolf Girl by Jo Loring-Fisher

    January 21, 2022 - By 

    I love reading with my kids and discovering new children’s authors. We were recently introduced to Wolf Girl by Jo Loring-Fisher. Read on for your chance to win a copy. Wolf Girl by Jo Loring-Fisher When Sophy tries to fit in at school, everyone laughs and whispers behind her back. And then one day, something extraordinary happens … she is whisked away to a snowy land and meets a wolf and her cub! They have the best time together, rolling around and howling in the snow. Sophy has finally found friends and nothing can ruin her day … until a…

  • Cute Kawaii Face Mask giveaway
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    Win a pack of Cute Kawaii Face Masks

    January 6, 2022 - By 

    image credit As we start a new month and a new year we are all in such a different position to last year. However I am still wearing a face mask all day on my commute and at work. I have a huge selection of masks in gorgeous Liberty fabrics which I always keep in my work bag. I’ve also got them tucked away in my desk drawer and car, just in case. This term my son has gone back to school with a selection of masks to wear at school, hopefully this will help keep the infection rate at…

  • Ron's Gone Wrong cover
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    Win Ron’s Gone Wrong on Blu-Ray™ or DVD!

    December 14, 2021 - By 

    © 2021 20th Century Studios A few weeks ago Little Sis and I went to the cinema, which is something we love to do together. We really wanted to watch Ron’s Gone Wrong. 20th Century Studios and Locksmith Animation’s “Ron’s Gone Wrong” is the story of Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking, talking, digitally-connected device, which is supposed to be his “Best Friend out of the Box.” Ron’s hilarious malfunctions, set against the backdrop of the social media age, launch them into an action-packed journey in which boy and robot come to terms with the wonderful…

  • Win an Advent Calendar Puzzle from Wentworth Puzzles
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    Win an Advent Calendar Puzzle from Wentworth Puzzles

    November 11, 2021 - By 

    I am so excited for December 1st to arrive. Advent is a wonderful time of year and I love watching my kids enjoy their Advent calendars which help them count down the days to Christmas. Every year we seem to discover more and more types of Advent calendar. They are a great way to make the days in December and my children usually enjoy a chocolate calendar as well as one which contains a toy or small activity. This year we were introduced to the wonderful idea of a jigsaw puzzle advent calendar from Wentworth Puzzles. The Santa’s Workshop Advent…

  • Win A Blippo Surprise Kawaii Bag
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    Win a Blippo Surprise Kawaii Bag

    November 6, 2021 - By 

    Have you heard of a Fukubukuro lucky mystery bag? They are popular in Japan and a New Year custom. The bags are packed with random items and sold for a substantial discount, usually 50% or more off the normal sale price! The Blippo Surprise Kawaii Mixed Bag is packed with a random assortment of cute and practical items! Blippo Surprise Kawaii Bag We were lucky to be sent a Blippo Surprise Kawaii Bag. We all love super cute kawaii items so enjoyed opening the bag and seeing what was inside. Each bag includes a mix of at least 15 products…

  • How To Make Your Dog #famous
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    Win a copy of How to Make Your Dog Famous

    October 26, 2021 - By 

    We’ve owned our adorable Bichon Frise Chewie for 21 months now. We couldn’t imagine our lives without him and he really is the fifth member of our family. Our days our punctuated by training, treats and walks but we wouldn’t have it any other way. The kids love showing Chewie off and make sure he has his best bandana on whenever we go out. They dress him up for Halloween and love to craft things for him. How To Make your Dog #famous How To Make your Dog #famous: a guide to social media and beyond is the go-to guide…

  • Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker
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    {Giveaway} Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker

    September 26, 2021 - By 

    Spooky season is upon us – nearly. I’m a huge fan of Halloween and little pumpkins, Halloween sweets and the colour orange have been creeping into our seasonal decor for a few weeks. I’m really hoping that this year will see the return of Trick or Treating with my kids and I am looking forward to creepyfying our house next month (is that even a word?). We recently received a copy of Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker published by Little Tiger and I thought this would make a great giveaway for my readers who seem to love reading…

  • The Wild Before by Piers Torday
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    Win a copy of The Wild Before

    September 11, 2021 - By 

    The Wild Before is a stunning prequel to the bestselling and beloved The Last Wild trilogy, which explores the topical yet timeless themes of environmental awareness, friendship and hope. Piers Torday’s award-winning storytelling – which has earned him the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and a CILIP Carnegie Medal nomination – builds an unforgettable world of classic folklore and extraordinary adventure that has captivated readers of all ages. The Wild Before by Piers Torday One frosty winter’s night, a pure white calf is born on an ordinary muddy farm by the light of a silver moon. This is the legendary Mooncalf, whose…

  • What a Wonderful Phrase
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    {Giveaway} What a Wonderful Phrase

    August 18, 2021 - By 

    I have a lovely giveaway to share with you today for a copy of What a Wonderful Phrase: A collection of amazing idioms from around the world by Nicola Edwards and Manu Montoya. Published by Little Tiger this month, this is a gorgeous hardback book which is a lovely read for children and adults too. Have you ever wondered why we talk about ‘buttering someone up’ or where the phrase ‘it’s raining cats and dogs’ actually comes from? What does it mean to ‘comb the giraffe’ in France or to ‘wear a cat on your head’ in Japan? This beautifully…