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Book Lust #7 – The Spirit Of Christmas


I have seen a few reviews of this on blogs and websites and I would love to get a copy for Tori and Arthur. The message of sharing and acknowledging the fact that there are children in the world who are perhaps not as lucky as others is one that I feel is important and… Continue reading Book Lust #7 – The Spirit Of Christmas

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Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon ~ Picture Book Review


Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon by Jules Bass Illustrated by: Debbie Harter Series: N/A Published: Barefoot Books Ltd, 2005 Edition: Paperback Print Length: 32 pages Narrated By: N/A Genre: Children's Fiction, Picture Book, Dragons, Vegetarian Society Approved Literature Where Did I Get It? Tori& Arthur were given a copy as a gift. Blurb: The dragons in… Continue reading Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon ~ Picture Book Review

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Carole’s Book Alphabet ~ ‘M’ is for…


'Mister Magnolia'  Mister Magnolia has only one boot. He has an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot and two lovely sisters who play on the flute. But Mister Magnolia has only one boot. I could probably continue and quote the entire book for you with minimal errors - complete with illustration descriptions if required - because… Continue reading Carole’s Book Alphabet ~ ‘M’ is for…

Christmas · Music

Feeling Festive #2


As it is picture book week this week I thought I'd make my festive track choices from my favourite Christmas kids films this time: What's This? from The Nightmare Before Christmas As Long As There's Christmas from Beauty & The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer from Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer:… Continue reading Feeling Festive #2

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My Top 3 Activity Books For Five Year Olds


There are literally thousands of options when it comes to activity books for kids - from colouring books to crossword books, there are all sorts and it can be very overwhelming. I have also found it can be quite hard to find ones that actually suit Tori's abilities (she's 5 and in Year 1 at… Continue reading My Top 3 Activity Books For Five Year Olds