“Stepping in a big ship Not knowing how long the journey Or that you’re stepping into history Bringing your Caribbean eye To another horizon” John Agard first wrote the poem Windrush Child In 1998 to commemorate the 50th anniversary Of … Continue reading
Today is Windrush Day and we have started a mini topic about The Windrush Generation Using the true story of Baroness Floella Benjamin Coming To England We have this picture book and the chapter book Of her amazing story of … Continue reading
I have loved war stories since I was a young teenager I wonder if it is because I was a military child Brought up in Cyprus and Germany I wanted to read about and try to understand war And through … Continue reading
Two wonderful Windrush books for you One lyrical illustrated biographical story Of singer and actress Mona Baptiste Who sailed to England on the Empire Windrush At the age of 20 Mona Baptiste sang all around the world And is most … Continue reading
Sometimes we do not need to see the horror Sometimes we do not need to see it all Sometimes we just need enough of a glimpse To get us thinking and talking About what we already know About how we … Continue reading
I love Benjamin Zephaniah The power and beauty of his words Strike hard at the heart He has a wonderful storytelling voice That carries great emotion And adds layers of depth That help you truly empathise with characters And the … Continue reading
I cannot begin to tell you How much Edie and I have been enjoying Once Upon A Fairytale By Natalia and Lauren O’Hara This is a brand new book Filled with the most beautiful artwork That reminds me of every … Continue reading
As a military child I moved house and school A LOT! Always leaving behind family, friends and favourite places. It was apparently character building but though I am grateful for my childhood experiences I feel as an adult I have … Continue reading
One Book, Two Stories Is a wonderful book series From Quarto Kids Showing little readers that there really are Two sides to every story This gorgeous book Contains two stories That stand alone But can also be weaved together as … Continue reading
The Enormous Morning By Louise Greig and Lizzy Stewart Is a joyous story Bursting with colour that makes you beam Filled with the potential and possibility of a new day The magic of morning is written in lyrical text That … Continue reading