“Books crowbar the world open for you.” Katherine Rundell And now they are 12 My teeny tiny preemie babies My sunshine twins Are 12 Their birthday has been a brilliantly bookish occasion We need yet more shelves to line the … Continue reading
Kate Pankhurst books are hugely popular at Edspire HQ and these activity books are part of our home learning this week as we think about inspirational women and science. Kate’s book Fantastically Great Women Scientists and their Stories is brilliant. … Continue reading
Today is my stop on the Blog Tour for Wishes Come In Threes Written by Andy Jones With illustrations by Margarida Esteves Published by Walker Books “Everyone has wishes … it’s magic that’s in short supply.” Phyll is having a … Continue reading
Cats sleep anywhere Any table, any chair Those two lines are the beginning of my all time favourite cat poem I love poetry I am not though a cat person My soon to be 8 year old daughter however Adores … Continue reading
I am so excited for Esther’s birthday on Friday She has become interested in natural magic So I have bought her books and journals around Foraging, herbalism, folklore, spells and potions Thank you Lily and the Fae for all your … Continue reading
I want to shine a light on these lovely little books from Stripes Books an imprint of Little Tiger These richly illustrated stories are filled to bursting with colour and are so inviting for young and reluctant readers. This Colour … Continue reading
On Sunday my twins will turn 12 If they were at school This week would be their last in primary education Because they were born 3 months premature They started school according to their due date Rather than their date … Continue reading
“The one thing a rainbow can do more than any other magic, is give everyone HOPE. And hope is what keeps everyone going.” Bea is my original rainbow baby and her middle name is Hope. I think it was written … Continue reading
I find it very hard to put into words The brilliance and beauty of Tom Palmer’s writing He has a way of getting to the heart of a story He grabs you and puts you front and centre You feel … Continue reading
What a wonderful storytime Edie and I had today Reading The Odd Fish And Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab Two gorgeous stories for little readers About plastic in the ocean And leaving litter on beaches These two are perfect … Continue reading