Welcome to the Tidy Books blog, where I share my thoughts on family life, new product ideas and behind the scenes stories with you. I hope you enjoy it! Geraldine, founder and designer of Tidy Books
14
Dec
What’s next on the list?
We’re dreaming of a less stressful Christmas!
What’s next on the list? The kids went back to school, the days shrunk and the Hallowe...
06
Jul
Creating simple (and space saving) reading corners in primary classrooms
The digital world is in our classrooms too, and with that cultivating a love for reading physical books is more important than ever. Ch...
08
Apr
Reading and children’s mental health
During lockdown my daughter, Adele, had times when she felt low and was missing her uni friends. I know from my own experience with dep...
02
Mar
Why poetry is good for kids’ reading
When my son Emile was young he was really good at writing poetry. I think he liked reading poetry because they were short and sweet. As...
07
Feb
Valentine’s Day and the gift of reading
Do you buy Valentine’s day gifts for your kids? It’s a question that’s brought divided opinion on the parenting website Netmums. For s...
17
Nov
Children’s books and empathy
Ever since I can remember I’ve loved reading. As I kid I couldn’t wait to open a book so I could be transported to new places, meet dif...
07
Sep
What are your kids’ books worth to you?
This week we’ve been doing some decorating at home and it’s made me think about why we hold onto our kids’ books whether they are class...
28
Jun
Do your kids read to dogs, cats or other pets? Why your pet is a secret reading helper
You may have noticed some cute pictures of kids reading to dogs in a local library or even at school. Well, it’s not just cute, it’s a...
26
May
National Volunteers Week – celebrating the small acts of kindness
This week is National Volunteers Week 2021 (1-7 June) It's a celebration to say 'thank you' for the hard work of the millions of people...
11
Jan
The importance of reading and how to help your child develop a love for reading
As parents we want our children not just to read but to develop a love for reading. We are delighted to welcome guest blogger, mum and...
24
Nov
Oh baby! Why little ones love books sooner than you think
I love chatting to customers when they phone to order a bookcase because I get to hear who they’re buying for and how old the children ...
24
Nov
10 Classic Books for your Baby’s library
If you're filling your baby's first bookcase, here's a handy list of 10 of the best books for babies - all classic baby books to start ...
