We read a lot of picture books here so I thought I’d start a new monthly feature sharing the books we’re currently enjoying. I started the feature a couple of weeks back on my Instagram account and it seemed popular. The books will be a mixture of books we have been sent to review, library books […]
Category Archives: Children’s books
18
Sep
Sep
On my daughter’s second day at school, she brought home a letter to say the following Friday was reading day and she should go dressed as her favourite book character. She’d barely started reception and already it was a themed none uniform day. The idea behind the day is great though as it was a […]
06
Sep
Sep
What if world peace was as easy to fix as feeding everyone pizza? Well in World pizza written by Cece Meng and illustrated by Ellen Shi, we find out how this could happen. One night a family sit on a hill watching for a wishing star. When mama spots one she makes her wish. “I wish […]
27
Jul
Jul
This summer F has been learning about food and where it comes from at preschool. I’d love to grow lots of fruit and vegetables with her but with an active 13 month old and going back to work last month, we’ve just not found enough time. We have started small with strawberries and pea shoots […]
19
Jul
Jul
Lady Pancake, Sir French Toast and the case of the stinky stench is a fun children’s book. Written by Josh Funk and illustrated by Brendan Kearney. We’ve been reading this book for a few weeks now and it seems to have had a lasting impression on F. Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast are on […]
06
Jul
Jul
What happens when superheroes have bad days? Do they use their laser eyes to ignite forest fires? hurt people? destroy things? or throw trucks? If you want to find out then you’ll have to read Even superheroes have bad days. It’s a great book for teaching children about emotions. F is 4 and is going through […]
03
Jul
Jul
Today I have 3 copies of Little Mouse’s big secret board book to giveaway. This is a sweet board book perfect for babies and toddlers. The illustrations are simple and pretty and this short story teaches toddlers about the importance of sharing and how nice it is to share with our friends. If you want […]
29
Jun
Jun
What happens when the pet store run out of kittens? They send you a lion instead, after all, there’s not much difference. Or is there? The boy in this book is about to find out but luckily his lion comes with a 14 step guide on caring for your lion. This book is written as […]
30
May
May
A few weeks back we were sent this adorable children’s book. Ella who? Linda Ashman, Sara Sanchez. F has fallen in love with it. Every time we read it she requests we read it again straight away. And for a while afterwards, she’ll be saying “Ella who?” When a new family move into the neighbourhood, […]
22
May
May
Little mouse’s big secret is a sweet little board book for babies and toddlers. I’ve been reading this to E for a few weeks now and it is the perfect length for keeping little one’s short attention. Disclosure – We were sent this book free of charge to write this review. All opinions and photos […]