There’s nothing more rewarding than the creative process of writing a children’s book. Looking back to the beginning of every project, I am astounded that it all began with a simple concept and a blank computer screen. In the case … Continue reading
Having said that history would be our focus this term, the children and I have decided that we would like to learn about rivers and in particular, The Amazon River. The fascination with rivers comes from reading extracts of Lightning … Continue reading
I had no idea what to expect when I started reading Lightning Falls having not read any of Amy Wilson’s other books. I was intrigued by the stunning cover filled with rainbows and stars and after reading the blurb, I … Continue reading
“The baby bat Screamed out in fright, ‘Turn on the dark, I’m afraid of the light.” Shel Silverstein Do you have a child who is afraid of the dark? A little one scared of things that go bump in the … Continue reading
Today it is my turn on the blog tour For an amazing new book From the best selling and multi award winning Rob Biddulph Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City Peanut reminds me of my eldest daughter Esther. Brave, creative, … Continue reading
“When you rush around in hopeless circles Searching everywhere for something true You’re at the age of not believing When all the make believe is through When you set aside your childhood heroes And your dreams are lost upon a … Continue reading
Minibeasts are much loved here at Edspire HQ We are blessed with a beautiful garden filled with toads, newts, dragonflies, butterflies and bees The children love watching them and learning about them and so I knew that Betsy Buglove Saves … Continue reading
It is feeling very autumnal this morning So we are going with it and indulging in the latest book From one of our favourite series Fletcher and the Rainbow View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennie Bookish … Continue reading
Familiar fairy tales A magical book Unsuspecting heroes Huge dollops of humour Punctuated with peril And a magnificent cast of weird and wonderful monsters What I ask you is not to love? Monster Hunting for Beginners is a rip roaring … Continue reading
11 years ago my twin babies were born 3 months premature Now. just passed their 11th birthday while they are both in fine physical health They both have difficulties that others do not see William has undiagnosed autism He has … Continue reading