Some feelings are big Some are small Some are loud Some are quiet Some are fleeting Some last long There are lots of ways that we can feel So many emotions big and small They can be entirely overwhelming as … Continue reading
“The weather is changing, and centuries of knowledge cannot keep up. The bonds which connect people and nature are beginning to fray. Something precious beyond imagining, is coming apart.” Melt by Ele Fountain is a wonderful adventure story told by … Continue reading
Tomorrow is a big day at Edspire HQ It is Edie’s birthday eve She is very very very excited about turning four While I am in complete denial My baby is going to be four! While it feels as if … Continue reading
Stuck Inside is a book we can all relate to at the moment A cold spring Unpredictable weather A long 15 months of lockdowns and restrictions It feels like there has been a lot of being stuck A lot of … Continue reading
My children saw this book on the sofa And immediately recognised the painting of the water “Mummy, this book is by the same person who drew Hom!” It was always going to be a hit here We are a family … Continue reading
When an author you have admired for years Collaborates with an illustrator who has recently stolen your heart You know without doubt that you are going to love their story You know without doubt that you are going to love … Continue reading
This week is Deaf Awareness Week in the UK and I wanted to share a very special book with you Can Bears Ski? has been written and illustrated by hearing aid users This is a rare double own voices picture … Continue reading
Every Monday Over on Instagram I take part in a hashtag called #bookmatchmonday The brainchild of Mr Payne Reads I thought that I would collate the books I have been matching on here The idea is that you pair up … Continue reading
Do you have special memories of a special garden? Perhaps the garden of your grandparents Or a neighbour Or a friend Perhaps the garden of your childhood home Gardens are special spaces Where memories are made Where memories of special … Continue reading
Every Monday on Instagram I join in with a hashtag #BookMatchMonday Today I paired two books that share the theme of education for all And clearly illustrate the power of one small person making a big difference One Girl by … Continue reading