• The Photographer of the Lost by Caroline Scott
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    The Photographer of the Lost by Caroline Scott

    November 10, 2019 - By 

    Today seems like the perfect day to share my latest book recommendation with you. It is Remembrance Sunday here in the UK and today I have been thinking a lot about the Great Uncle I lost in the First World War. His name was Alfred Young, he was only 21 when he died and he has no known grave. Last week I finished reading The Photographer of the Lost by Caroline Scott which is my favourite book of the year, it was both heart breaking and poignant. The Photographer of the Lost by Caroline Scott Until she knows her husband’s fate, she…

  • The Women at Hitler’s Table by Rosella Postorino
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    The Women at Hitler’s Table by Rosella Postorino

    October 23, 2019 - By 

    For me half term = time to read. I love working in a school, especially when I get holidays with my kids, and time to read is a definite bonus. The latest book I picked to read from NetGalley was The Women at Hitler’s Table by Rosella Postorino. I really enjoy reading historical novels and this book is set in the Second World War, inspired by the powerful true story of Margot Wölk. The Women at Hitler’s Table East Prussia, 1943. Hitler hides away in the Wolfsshanze – his hidden headquarters in East Prussia. The tide is turning in the…

  • The Kids' Book of Paper Love: Write. Craft. Play. Share
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    The Kids’ Book of Paper Love: Write. Craft. Play. Share

    October 16, 2019 - By 

    We love to read and share books here at the gingerbread house blog. We were recently offered the chance to review a new book called The Kids’ Book of Paper Love: Write. Craft. Play. Share. Both my children love to be creative so I knew they would enjoy this book. The Kids’ Book of Paper Love The Kids’ Book of Paper Love is overflowing with 180 pages of fun and pull-out activities for writing, drawing, folding, crafting, playing and sharing. There’s a paper goody on every single page! The authors Irene Smit and Astrid van der Hulst are the creative directors…

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    The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey

    October 6, 2019 - By 

    I know I’ve been reading this one for a few weeks, but over the weekend I finished The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey. It was a great book, I’ve just struggled to make time to read over the last few weeks. I received a copy of the book to review via NetGalley, read on to find out more about it. The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey A terrible secret lies buried at the heart of this house. August 1939. As the world goes to war, Hetty Cartwright arrives at Lockwood Manor, to take up her new…

  • Mythologica: An encyclopedia {book review}
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    Mythologica: An encyclopedia {book review}

    September 29, 2019 - By 

    I always encourage my children to read a wide range of books. Thankfully they enjoy fiction and non-fiction so I was delighted to be gifted a copy of Mythologica: An encyclopedia of gods, monsters and mortals from ancient Greek. I know that my daughter will be learning all about Greek history and culture as it is covered in KS2 in the Summer term of Year 3, I am excited she can get a head start on the topic. Mythologica: An encyclopedia of gods, monsters and mortals from ancient Greek An illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other, Mythologica features…

  • Pocket Pompoms: 35 cute little woolly creatures to make
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    Pocket Pompoms: 35 cute little woolly creatures to make

    September 17, 2019 - By 

    Yesterday I had the luxury of a train journey by myself and I knew exactly what I wanted to read! A few weeks ago I was gifted a copy of 35 cute pompom animals, birds, sea creatures and insects to make. I had a quick look through and couldn’t wait to try making something from one of the tutorials. Pocket Pompoms: 35 cute little woolly creatures to make Before my journey I made sure to flick through the projects and pack some basic equipment. I’ve made a few pom poms before using cardboard (the old fashioned way!) as well as…

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    The Confession by Jessie Burton

    September 14, 2019 - By 

    I managed to read a good few books during the Summer holidays. I love to read and whenever the kids were occupied I pulled out my kindle to read a few pages of my latest book. I was so excited when NetGalley gave me the chance to review The Confession by Jessie Burton. I really loved her first two books, The Miniaturist and The Muse so was keen to read her third book. The Confession by Jessie Burton One winter’s afternoon on Hampstead Heath in 1980, Elise Morceau meets Constance Holden and quickly falls under her spell. Connie is bold…

  • Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Food
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    Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Food {book review}

    September 10, 2019 - By 

    During the Summer holidays we were gifted a copy of Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Food by Angela Nguyen. I love to try new things and quite fancied trying my hand at kawaii. Have you heard of the word kawaii before? It is Japanese for ‘cute’ and covers everything from food to clothes and toys. Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Food I thought I would get a chance to look through this book and try out some of the projects for myself. Sadly my 9 year old took the book as soon as he saw it! My son just…

  • Book giveaway: The Confessions of Frannie Langton
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    Book giveaway: The Confessions of Frannie Langton

    September 7, 2019 - By 

    I’ve read a lot of books this year, I totally blame this on signing up to a Goodreads challenge to read 12 books at the start of the year. I smashed my book target within a few weeks which I couldn’t be happier about. I’ve always loved reading and and it’s one of my favourite pastimes. Earlier this year I devoured The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins. You can read my review here. It’s a great book which I really loved reading. It’s perfect for those who love historical fiction set in Georgian London. It recently came out…