“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Fred Rogers In December 1938 a young Englishman … Continue reading →

Shirley Hughes. A book for every occasion. This one is perfect for this week as we mark Armistice Day and begin to think about Anti Bullying Week next week. The Lion and The Unicorn is a beautiful book about a … Continue reading →

One of the things I am passionate about as a parent, a home educator and a reader is diversifying my bookshelves. Ensuring the books on my shelves reflect the diverse world that we live in. It is very much a … Continue reading →

Sometimes the hardest thing about reading non fiction Is knowing that every word that you read is true Knowing that every event that unfolds Actually happened to someone for real It is harder still when the words you read Are … Continue reading →

What I love about non fiction Is that it comes in so many Different styles I adore illustrated non fiction With beautiful artwork I love information written as poetry And I adore narrative nonfiction I find that my three daughters … Continue reading →

There is nothing more magical for me Than a night at the theatre As a child, teenager and young adult I loved nothing more than being part of a show Performing in a show Directing a show I love to … Continue reading →

The world is big Anna is small The snow is everywhere And all around But one night … Wow! Esther and I read this beautiful book together last night. Swan is the life story of Anna Pavlova, the famous prima … Continue reading →

My children have all been dancers at one time through their childhood For five years we danced with The Charlotte Hudson School of Dance Which we loved because of the principal Charlotte She ran a school open to all Boys, … Continue reading →

Do you have a little one who dreams of being a dancer? This beautiful narrative non fiction book would be a perfect gift for them. Welcome to Ballet School is such a wonderful book. Ashley Bouder is a principal ballerina … Continue reading →

This is a stunning book filled with the instantly recognisable artwork of Dieter Braun We already owned Wild Animals Of The North and Wild Animals of The South This new book is actually a combination of the two previous books … Continue reading →