Research and Musings
Parents of young children are often reminded that play is how they learn. Play offers them opportunities to use their imagination and work out how...
Happy Birthday Madame Chapeau, by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts
Andrea Beaty and David Roberts have become one of the most popular and well-known combinations of children’s book creators thanks to their stunning trilogy of...
All The Ways To Be Smart, by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys
If you are still looking for a Christmas present for the 5-9-year-old child in your life – look no further. All The Ways To Be...
When I Was A Child, Andy Stanton and David Litchfield
The kids loved David Litchfield’s illustrations in his books, The Bear and The Piano, and Grandad’s Secret Giant, hence I keep my eyes open for new works...
Shackleton’s Journey, by William Grill
As yet I haven’t blogged much about the types of books I really like to read. Over the last 8 years, I have been reading...
Rachel Bright and Jim Field
Everyone wants their kids to be confident, brave, teachable, determined, and friendly. I’m starting to realise that, kids (or mine, anyway) don’t seem to carry...
Can A Children’s Book Change The World?, Linda Sue Park’s TED Talk
I am slowly making my way through a podcast series which started 4 or 5 years ago. It’s called the Read Aloud Revival and it’s...
Sometimes You Fly, by Katherine Applegate and Jennifer Black Reinhardt
In our kitchen, we have a large picture frame with quotes that I rotate on a semi-weekly basis. The quotes are mostly motivational and growth...
The Everywhere Bear, by Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb
Julia Donaldson is obviously a favourite of ours, (and I don’t like to be too negative on anyone), but Rebecca Cobb’s illustrations just aren’t my...
Drawn Together, by Minh Le and Dan Santat
You: “Again with the Dan Santat!! Move on lady!!” Me: “I don’t care.” We are slowly but surely making our way through all the Dan...