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Tag: book review

Win a bundle of Star Wars books

Posted on October 11, 2015October 26, 2015 by jenny

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…

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Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day in the UK

Posted on October 10, 2015September 27, 2024 by jenny

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…

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Win 1 of 3 new Colour Me Mindful adult colouring books

Posted on October 6, 2015February 6, 2016 by jenny

Earlier this year I reviewed three colouring books for adults from Anastasia Catris. The books were so popular I’m delighted to announce the publication of three more titles in the Colour Me Mindful series: ENCHANTED CREATURES, SEASONS and BUTTERFLIES. Adult colouring books have burst to the top of the best selling lists and it’s easy…

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What I’m reading: The Brontë Plot by Katherine Reay

Posted on October 3, 2015October 3, 2015 by jenny

I recently read a brilliant book that I wanted to tell you about. I have to admit that I was drawn to the cover of this book by the title as I love the novels by Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte. The title and cover image really appealed to me and luckily the contents did…

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Win Roald Dahl’s The Twits with a hairy beard cover

Posted on September 22, 2015July 1, 2019 by jenny

We’re having so much fun working our way through Roald Dahl’s books we actually have 2 on the go at the moment. We love September as the 13th September is Roald Dahl Day and we made our brilliant Mr Twit gingerbeard biscuit. The festivities continue throughout September culminating in Dahlicious Dress Up Day for Roald…

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What I’m reading: The New Christmas Tree by Carrie Brown

Posted on September 22, 2015September 22, 2015 by jenny

Christmas is my favourite time of year so you probably won’t be surprised to hear I’ve started planning where we’re going to be, the presents an how we’ll decorate the house. I was excited to review a copy of The New Christmas Tree: 24 Dazzling Trees and Over 100 Handcrafted Projects for an Inspired Holiday…

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Win a copy of the Clangers The Brilliant Surprise book

Posted on September 15, 2015September 16, 2015 by jenny

I’m always excited to see new Clangers products as both my children seem to love the tv show. Last week I picked up a copy of the Clangers magazine which my son enjoyed, especially the Tiny and Small figures which came with it. So you can probably imagine how happy he was to receive a…

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What I’m reading: Write Back Soon! Adventures in Letter Writing

Posted on September 6, 2015September 6, 2015 by jenny

I seem to spend a lot of time using a keyboard and not so much time picking up an old fashioned pen and paper these days. I often slip in a hand written note with a swap package but that’s about it. Which is why I was interested in Write Back Soon! Adventures in Letter…

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Win a copy of Bake in Black

Posted on September 4, 2015September 3, 2016 by jenny

Now my son is safely back at school and enjoying the challenges of Year 1 I’ve had a little more time to myself to indulge in my passion of baking. I’ve been enjoying reading the recipe book Bake in Black: music inspired baking. This lovingly created cook book is a music –themed collection of more…

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