*COVER REVEAL* While there will be no more children in our family We, all of us, would one day like a dog I wonder if a colour changing cockapoo Might make the perfect pet? In a brand new book from … Continue reading
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Nigel Baines Guest Post: Drawing Cooper
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
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