I have been busy sharing our Christmas books over on Instagram I am trying to theme our festive favourites To help others who are searching for special seasonal books Here are some of our favourite stories about Christmas Trees Are … Continue reading →

Do you know a poetry lover? Here are some of the most wonderful poetry books We have read this year Along with books that are collections of poems and short stories All books that we have read and adored That … Continue reading →

As a home educating teacher mummy with a passion for picture books And books for children I love choosing special books to gift to friends and family This year I have bought lots of books for my own children For … Continue reading →

Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent Two sleeps after that and December begins And the children begin their official countdown to Christmas We are having a very homely advent and Christmas this year Each of the children have an … Continue reading →

Do you yearn for Christmas past? Long for the traditions of yesteryear The customs of long ago Are you a fan of Enid Blyton? If the answer to all of these is yes Then I have the perfect festive treat … Continue reading →

I think for me This beautiful book May win Christmas It is an utterly gorgeous book Exquisite illustrations And rich poetic language The story is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Fir Tree I love the vintage styling of this … Continue reading →

Yesterday was Day 10 of our extended Christmas Book Advent It was also World Kindness Day There was one book that sprang immediately to mind The wonderful festive read that is Jan Fearnley’s Little Christmas Robin We absolutely love this … Continue reading →

November the 11th As well as being Armistice Day Remembrance Day Is also the feast day for Saint Martin of Tours Martinmas It is a day that is celebrated in lots of countries across Europe Including Germany Where I grew … Continue reading →