I was blown away by A Tricky Kind of Magic A moving graphic novel created by Nigeel Baines I loved how the characters expressed emotions In words and pictures I loved the dual storytelling voice And how it helped me … Continue reading
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Blog Tour: A Tricky Kind Of Magic
As I begin reading A Tricky Kind Of Magic by Nigel Baines I am curious I have never read a graphic novel before We own lots of them My daughters are obsessed with them But I have flicked through them … Continue reading
The Night Animals
Not sure how I will find the words for this review Once again Sarah Ann Juckes you have written exactly what I needed to read As a mother with PTSD this was not a comfortable read But I have read … Continue reading
Our Bookish Learning: Music
“One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “Ah, music,” he said, wiping his … Continue reading
The Importance Of Singing And Music In Early Child Development #ad
This is a sponsored post A child’s early years are full of playing, singing and all types of fun. Children are able to partake in enjoyable activities a lot more than adults can as they are careless and do not … Continue reading
A Year Of Every Day Wonders
And so it is begun 2023 A Year Of Every Day Wonders A year of hope and some uncertainty A year to continue enjoying a slower pace of life A year of staying close to home and making the little … Continue reading
Max Counts To A Million
It has been nearly three years since the country first went into a full lockdown. We have all been through so much these past 33 months. Though many believe the pandemic to now be over The daily stats are desperately … Continue reading
The Repair Shop Stories: The Christmas Doll
Do you watch The Repair Shop? It is a programme that David and I both like. David for the practical skills and me for the stories behind the treasured objects brought along to be restored and revived. We recently watched … Continue reading
The Little Match Girl Strikes Back
Every new year I read the story of The Little Match Girl A haunting fairy tale With a heartbreaking ending Written by Hans Christian Anderson This year Alongside that stunning sad tale I have also re-read Lightning Strike By Tanya … Continue reading
Eight Nights Eight Lights
Today we have been learning about Chanukah, Hanukkah The Jewish Festival of Lights We have been using resources From Twinkl to learn about The festival that lasts eight days And eight nights Celebrating The Miracle of the Oil We read … Continue reading