Category: Book Club
XYZBuilds: a review
I was recently approached on twitter by XZYBuilds to review their new product a construction set for all ages. I was intrigued, so I said yes, and shortly afterwards, a small, but surprisingly heavy box arrived. Contents as shown. I was quite surprised that there weren’t any instructions. But the children didn’t seem to need…
March picture book catch up.
In pictures 🙂 This is the main body of it. That’s a whole lot of books! Titles etc: Picture a Greener future (Worcester Bosch) Bob’s best (ever) friend. Simon Bartram The bad tempered lady bird. Eric Carle Love Monster. Rachel Bright Walter and the no-need-to-worry suit. Rachel Bright Charlie and Lola: We honestly can look…
Meet picture book author Elli Woollard.
As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I’m getting more and more interested in *everything* about picture books. With that in mind, I tweeted out asking if any picture book authors or illustrators would like to be interviewed, and was thrilled when Elli volunteered. So without further ado – our chat. How did you get into illustrated…
Free home ed resources – Khan academy
The american coins from Shutterstock Today, rather behind the home ed times, I finally got around to mentioning Khan academy to the older children. Big took a look, and didn’t like it – we’re not sure whether she had her screen up too bright, had a headache, or there really was an issue with the…
Mother's day flowers from Appleyard London
I’m not a big gift flowers person. Don’t get me wrong, I love flowers themselves, but generally still attached to their parent plants. But I was offered Mother’s Day flowers from Appleyard London to review and I decided that a treat sounded pretty good to me. I’m glad I went for it, as the flowers…
World book day costumes and 50 books you should read before 16
The first book I ever read to Big, when she was just weeks old, was Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. I know, it’s an odd choice. But there I was with a baby who basically never stopped screaming. She liked to be talked to, and I didn’t know what to say. I didn’t have…
300 picture books catch up
The last time I did a proper 300 picture books post was, oops, weeks ago. At that point we were well ahead of schedule, at 48 books. Since then, when we’ve read a book, I’ve stacked it by my chair – it’s getting to the point where I have to stand back and leap to…
Dear 15 year old me
I’ve seen a whole bunch of these letters around, and never felt like trying one. But then I read this rather marvellous take on the idea by Non Pratt, and I’ve got all inspired. Plus, picking up a pencil/crayon has reminded me, very clearly of a particular incident in my teen years that turned out…
We're feeling Boovie. Introducing HOME: Boov Pop!
Emerging mobile publisher Behaviour Interactive, one of the largest independent game developers is excited to announce the release of their new title: HOME: Boov Pop!, the official puzzle game based on DreamWorks Animation’s 3D comedy adventure HOME. And I’m pleased to say we’ve spent a bit of time testing it out for you. The game…
Half term entertainment with Attractiontix and Teksta newborn kitty
You’re in luck then, as I’m one of a whole bunch of bloggers who contributed to Attractiontix guide for ways to keep kids busy in the school holidays. My suggestion was to visit the library. As well as the obvious (books!), and the secondary possibility of them doing events (you may well find that they…
