As a home educator brilliant and beautiful books form the heart and soul of our learning We love spending time together as a family reading aloud and talking about what we read One of our favourite genres is narrative non … Continue reading
Author Archives: Jennie
Guest Post: Visiting Antarctica by Karen Romano Young
Today is my stop on the Book Tour for the stunning illustrated non fiction book for children ANTARCTICA: The Melting Continent To celebrate this brilliant and beautiful new book I have a guest post from the author Karen Romano Young … Continue reading
Book Tour: Orla and the Magpie’s Kiss
I am just a few chapters in to the new Orla Perry adventure And I am hooked Dave T. Dog is once again stealing the show He is a little dog with a huge heart And is now part cat … Continue reading
Orla and The Serpent’s Curse
I have been reading a new to me book from C.J.Haslam With illustrations by one of our favourites, Paddy Donnelly It is the first in a delightfully dark series about Orla Perry A quirky twelve year old Who discovers that … Continue reading
Book Tour: Truth Be Told by Sue Divin
I have a new YA novel to read From a new to me author Sue Divin I am so intrigued by the blurb on the back of the book I cannot wait to read this story Truth Be Told Northern … Continue reading
Earth, Sea and Stars
“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” Philip Pullman “Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.” Sue … Continue reading
Book Tour: The Great Fox Illusion
When I was a young adult For one night only I was a magician’s assistant My Dad’s friend was an illusionist And he was doing a show for a function And I was the lady that he put into a … Continue reading
The Castle The King Built
As we begin to prepare for a return to Dorset And more wild and wonderful adventures at Corfe Castle Exploring the ruins of the outer bailey, the inner ward and the gatehouse The tall towers atop a hill The views … Continue reading
The Benefits of Using Luggage Lockers While Vacationing in London #ad
This is a sponsored post For short-term lockers, you can take advantage of the convenience of having a safe place to store valuables while you venture out in the city. Whether it’s the afternoon, or a late-night dinner – you … Continue reading
Saving The Countryside
Look at this book closely. It is such a beautiful book. It has a glorious front to back cover that shows a young Beatrix with her sketches and stories and underneath the dust jacket is the same picture but with … Continue reading