Inspiring Young Readers
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The Good Little Christmas Tree posted on 20 Dec 2021
I now have quite a large collection of books relating to Christmas which I tend to browse through fondly at this time of year.
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Hot Jazz Special posted on 13 Dec 2021
When I first stumbled over this extravaganza of a book, first published in 2005, I just assumed it was one of those flamboyant American publications
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Sand Between My Toes posted on 02 Dec 2021
I'm a big fan of the seaside and so I am always keen to see more picture books about the subject.
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow posted on 28 Nov 2021
You may be familiar with Washington Irving’s humorous, Gothic short story set in the late 18th century in Tarry Town...
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Choices posted on 17 Nov 2021
My five year old grandson recently received a school award for ‘Making Good Choices’ ...
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Big Dance posted on 15 Nov 2021
Sometimes it is hard for children to recognise and value their own special qualities...
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The Queen on our Corner posted on 11 Nov 2021
On a plot of unused waste ground at the end of her road, a young girl has just become aware of the homeless woman and her dog...
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Bye, Car posted on 04 Nov 2021
Most little children are intrigued by the many vehicles that pass them by them as they become aware of the outside world.
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Book posted on 28 Oct 2021
My guess is that you’re most likely to find this book shelved in the children’s section ...
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SuperJoe does NOT do cuddles posted on 25 Oct 2021
With all the recent post-pandemic emphasis on how much we have been missing close physical contact with family and friends...