ES-CAPE (verb) To avoid a threatening evil View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennie Kids Book Blogger (@edspire) This is a brilliant book. Esther was the first to read Escape and she pushed it in to my … Continue reading
Escape
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All Are Welcome
We’re part of a community. Our strength is our diversity. A shelter from adversity. All are welcome here. This bright and colourful, joyful and playful book follows a group of children through their school day. In their school everyone is … Continue reading
Just Like You by Jo Loring-Fisher
“ONE BUT MANY One God, many faces. One family, many races. One truth, many paths. One heart, many complexions. One light, many reflections. One world, many imperfections. ONE. We are all one, But many.” Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute … Continue reading
The Last Garden by Rachel Ip and Anneli Bray
“In the middle of our country there was a city. In the middle of our city there was a garden. The city was grey and sad, but the garden was bright and beautiful Once, before the war came, there were … Continue reading
The Day War Came by Nicola Davies and Rebecca Cobb
The Day War Came is a poem written by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Rebecca Cobb It is a heartbreaking read and a wonderful way to begin conversations with children around war and conflicts around the world. Nicola Davies wrote … Continue reading
Our Bookish Learning: Frida Kahlo
Today we have been learning about Frida Kahlo I have such admiration for this courageous woman She had such misfortune and pain throughout her life But she never gave in She painted to express and process her feelings I have … Continue reading
The King Who Banned The Dark
As a mother and a home educator I choose to talk to my children about world events. How I do this with my 11 year old twins, my sensitive seven year old and my wonderfully innocent 4 year old differs … Continue reading
Book Tour: Return to FACTOPIA!
today is our stop on the book tour for Return to FACTOPIA The awesome FACTOPIA series is brought to you by What On Earth Books Written by Kate Hale and illustrated by Andy Smith This vibrant eye-catching book is packed … Continue reading
International Women’s Day 2022
As a mother of three daughters finding books that empower and inspire them is a passion. I want my girls to grow up knowing that they can do anything, be anything. I want them to know that they matter and … Continue reading
Using Books To Talk To Children About Ukraine
I am sharing here and on Instagram A collection of brilliant and beautiful books That have free teaching notes and printable resources To help teachers and parents talk to children About war, displacement, migration and refugees To begin to help … Continue reading