Esther and I are currently reading Wave Riders Written by Lauren St John Illustrated by Rachael Dean This book appealed to Esther as she loves mystery stories But also because the two main characters Jude and Jess Are twelve year … Continue reading →

This morning we have been talking about worries here at Edspire HQ With the help of the wonderful Mooncat and Me Written and illustrated by Lydia Corry Published by Two Hoots Books We have been thinking about what we worry … Continue reading →

While reading Lubna and Pebble We completed a book study that we found on Teachers Pay Teachers The study asked lots of questions about the story And got us to look really closely at the illustrations It started discussions around … Continue reading →

“What all refugees want is for life to be normal. I hope that with the help of the UK and many other countries, more refugees will be able to have a normal life – especially the children. I am only … Continue reading →

This is an incredibly moving illustration of the power of hope Even in the very darkest of places and times View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennie Bookish Play & Learning (@edspire)

We’re part of a community. Our strength is our diversity. A shelter from adversity. All are welcome here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennie Bookish Play & Learning (@edspire)

ES-CAPE (verb) To avoid a threatening evil View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennie Bookish Play & Learning (@edspire)

Over the last couple of weeks The children and I have been reading and re-reading the story of Nen Nen and The Lonely Fisherman A beautiful new fairy tale A magical story of a merman’s search for true love Written … Continue reading →

Today for World Environment Day We have been reading One Little Bird Written by Sheryl Webster Illustrated by Helen Shoesmith Published by Oxford University Press This is a super book about one little bird One little robin called Rosa Who … Continue reading →