One of Edie’s favourite picture books is Three Little Monkeys Written by Quentin Blake and Illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark It is a brilliant book Full of joy and mischief and laughter Imagine her delight When last Christmas Day She … Continue reading
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The Storm Whale at The Marlowe Theatre
Yesterday we were invited to our favourite theatre The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury To see The Storm Whale A theatre show inspired by The beautiful picture books By Benji Davies We were so excited and intrigued Longing to see how … Continue reading
Mama
“For mamas everywhere You don’t need to be perfect. You must be yourself. You have the right to fail, To be exhausted, And to ask for help when You need it. Does the perfect mother exist? She does. She’s you.” … Continue reading
Book Advent: Through The North Pole Snow
Bea’s favourite animal is a fox After reading Through The North Pole Snow I think it may become an arctic fox This is the story of one young fox Hunting for food in the North Pole snow And finding so … Continue reading
A Family Christmas
Are you starting to feel festive? Are you getting ready for a family Christmas? I have the perfect picture book for you To read when things are feeling crazy When the Christmas overwhelm is real Take a cup of cocoa … Continue reading
The Winter Wish and The Christmas Book Flood
Two new Christmas books Have stolen my heart this year I feel as though they were written For me and for mine Both books are filled with The wonder of winter The magic of Christmas The power of books The … Continue reading
Telling Tales: Journeys In Creative Writing
Do you have reluctant writers in your class or home? Or writers desperate to write but don’t know where to start? Creative storytellers who struggle to get ideas on to paper? Writers that need to develop their stamina by sharing … Continue reading
The Magic of the Ballet and Curtain Up!
Bea is always dancing Practising polka steps around the house Skipping and galloping Never walking She started ballet at two years old And after a long break because of Covid She is back to classes Getting better all the time … Continue reading
Private Peaceful Coming Home
“Bring me home my beating wings. Bring me home my beating heart.” Today Esther, William and I finished reading Private Peaceful This is a book that I loved teaching to my Y5/6 classes It is an incredibly moving story Of … Continue reading
The Big Christmas Bake
Today is Stir-Up Sunday A tradition that celebrates the ‘coming’ of Christmas The day for family to come together To make a Christmas cake or pudding Everyone, young and old Should take a turn stirring the pudding mixture for luck … Continue reading