The book you never forgot
From all my years of reading, there’s one book that has a special place in my heart and that’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Just...
04
Oct
Getting Kids Reading
04
Jul
Dogs, robots… and children’s reading
I’m all about finding ways to encourage children’s reading so I was intrigued to hear about an American research project that created a...
04
Apr
International Children’s Book Day
It’s always great to discover people who are as passionate about kids and reading as I am and this month I’ve come across a brilliant L...
19
Mar
Is your child’s name inspired by a book?
Have you ever been so inspired by a book that you chose a literary name for your baby ? Apparently,
09
Jan
I’ll have the burger – with a book on the side
I was interested to see that in December the restaurant chain Frankie & Benny’s ran a ‘No Phone Campaign’ to
04
Dec
Giving the gift of reading, from prison
“Shows I need to sit down and read more to my kids. Good to give to the kids and they’ll
13
Nov
Giving the gift of reading. Why a book is extra special at Christmas
I love getting books at Christmas. My husband, Matthew, and I always buy each other books so I purposely don’t
30
Oct
The Usborne Book of Night Time – Kids books review by our parent panel
Are you looking for a new book to read with your children this month? Our new series, kid's books reviewed
17
Oct
Literary days out the kids will love
I love literary destinations – so much so that when my partner, Matthew, and I tied the knot earlier this
11
Sep
Take one book, add grandparents – and relax!
If you’re a grandparent you’re probably a little bit relieved that the schools have gone back now. Much as you
