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    Reign of Terror {a Minecraft graphic novel}

    June 22, 2019 - By 

    My 9 year old loves playing Minecraft so I’m always keen to give him any Minecraft books to encourage him to keep reading. He’s enjoyed official Minecraft books, such as guides and annuals, Minecraft: The Island and Minecraft: The Crash. But he loves the unofficial books too, including the Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series and The Elementia Chronicles. He’s recently discovered graphic novels so I was excited to be #gifted a copy of The Reign of Terror: the epic graphic novel adventure in a Minecraft world from Carlton Books. The Reign of Terror {a Minecraft graphic novel} Reign of…

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    Minecraft STEM Challenge books for kids

    September 30, 2018 - By 

    MY 8 year old loves playing Minecraft, especially with his Dad. He’s got a great imagination and loves to build his own creations. He also likes a little help and has a good collection of Minecraft books to inspire him. He was recently sent two new Minecraft STEM Challenge books to read and tell you about – Build a City and Build a Theme Park. Minecraft STEM Challenge: Build a City Build a bustling Minecraft metropolis – and get to grips with STEM concepts (science, technology, engineering and maths) as you play! Using core STEM principles, this book will take…

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    The second official Minecraft novel – Minecraft: The Crash

    June 26, 2018 - By 

    It’s been almost a year since my son received a copy of the first official Minecraft novel, The Island by Max Brooks. It was one of the first Minecraft books he read, later going on to read The Elementia Chronicles. The Island tells the story of a new hero stranded in the world of Minecraft, who must survive the harsh, unfamiliar environment and unravel the secrets of the island. My son really enjoyed reading The Island so we were delighted to be sent a copy of the second official Minecraft novel – Minecraft: The Crash by Tracey Baptiste to review.…

  • 5 Minecraft treats for your Minecraft party bag
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    5 Minecraft treats for your Minecraft party bag

    June 21, 2018 - By 

    Earlier this year we threw a Minecraft themed party for my son. He just adores Minecraft, as do his friends, so this seemed like a great way to celebrate him turning another year older. He enjoyed helping me plan his Minecraft birthday party. Thankfully we found lots of ideas we could adapt on Pinterest. 5 Minecraft treats for your Minecraft party bag It’s not a party without some kind of party bag and I had great fun putting together Minecraft party bags for our guests. Inside each bag I placed a bottle of Creeper Juice and a piece of Minecraft…

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    Minecraft Master Builder World Tour {review and giveaway}

    March 20, 2018 - By 

    It’s no secret around here that my 8 year old is a huge Minecraft fan. I can’t remember when he was first introduced to it but he loves it. It was his birthday last week and there was a definite Minecraft theme going on. I managed to find Minecraft inspired tablecloths, plates, cup and napkins for his party, and had fun making him a Minecraft inspired chest to hold some of his birthday presents. We also made some Minecraft inspired wall art for his bedroom which he really liked. Not only does he enjoy playing Minecraft but he pretty much…

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    Minecraft inspired wall art

    March 17, 2018 - By 

    My lovely 7 year old will be turning 8 tomorrow. It’s such a cliche but time is going far too quickly and he is growing up and becoming such a lovely independent young person. He adores Minecraft so I made him some Minecraft inspired wall art as a handmade birthday gift. Minecraft inspired wall art supplies Deep box frame Minecraft paper Scrabble tiles Hot glue gun Bostik Blu Tak Fast Tak Repositionable Spray Glue How to make Minecraft inspired wall art I decided which words I wanted to frame and opted for Eat, Sleep, Mine. I have a huge stash of…

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    Kid made gifts in a jar {Minecraft in a jar}

    November 3, 2017 - By 

    My children take a jar filled with toys or sweets into school every Christmas for their Christmas Fair contribution. The whole school does this and in return the kids get to wear their own clothes to school. The filled jars are then sold at the Fair and raise money for school. It’s a great way to raise funds for school and my children have always enjoyed filling and decorating their jars. Our “Jolly Jars” are traditionally filled with sweets (usually leftover from Halloween!) but a filled jar also makes a great handmade gift at Christmas. It’s something that’s really easy…

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    Gingerbread iron golem biscuits

    December 14, 2015 - By 

    I’ve completely fallen in love with my little copy of Gingerbread Wonderland by Mima Sinclair. It’s packed full of inspiration, recipes and ideas for some amazing gingerbread treats. I love the recipe for Light Gingerbread Dough and used it successfully to make our gingerbread Snowman and Snowdog biscuits a couple of week ago. The children really wanted to bake this weekend so we used the recipe to make some gingerbread iron golem biscuits. Both my children love Minecraft so this was a fun activity for them. Gingerbread Iron Golem biscuits We followed the Light Gingerbread Dough recipe from Gingerbread Wonderland…

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    Minecraft gift guide for a 5 year old

    December 12, 2015 - By 

    My 5 year old has been pretty much hooked on Minecraft since we introduced it to him a couple of months ago. He’s allowed 30 minutes a day if he’s done his homework and helped with some chores. I’d like to say it’s a family thing as my husband and daughter are equally addicted, I seem to be the only person who doesn’t play it. A couple of months ago he wrote his Christmas wish list and Minecraft featured pretty heavily. I thought I would share our Minecraft gift guide with you, there are a few things he has asked…