I am so excited to share this blog post as I was invited to write it as a guest blogger on the PJ Library UK blog. I have written before about how much we love the books we receive from PJ Library; it is such a wonderful organisation, and for my children to be able... Continue Reading →
Eeeek Mouse! By Lydia Monks
Eeeek, Mouse! written and illustrated by Lydia Monks and published by Egmont is a truly fun book to read. It is a picture book that gives you that little bit extra with tangible elements that invite you to interact with the book and the story. Right from when you open the front cover and realise that the girl is peeking in through... Continue Reading →
Helen Oxenbury -Working, Friends, Dressing, Playing
My baby boy is really enjoying his books now, he loves to sit and turn pages in board books and run his hands over the pictures. At bedtime he will point to his books and can even sign to ask for more! We’re currently enjoying a gorgeous collection of 4 baby board books by Helen... Continue Reading →
Baby Sparkle – Funny Faces & Animals from DK Books
Baby boy and I found these lovely chunky board books at the library. They are from the Baby Sparkle series from DK Books. There are 8 in this series, we chose Funny Faces and Animals. I can't find an author listed for these books but the barcode stickers from our libary name Dawn Sirett as the author. We were instantly attracted to... Continue Reading →
Lenny Has Lunch by Ken Wilson-Max
I remember borrowing this book from the library when my bigger boy was only 1. Lunchtime was (and still is) a favourite part of the day so the topic was perfect. When we read it I was so happy to see that the book features a child with his Dad as the main caregiver. This... Continue Reading →
I am a … Shark, Big Cat, Bear, Monkey, Lizard, Owl, Penguin, Frog – from Miles Kelly Publishing
I have written a few times about how many questions my three year old has about everything and anything. A couple of months ago he was obsessed with sharks and we took a trip to the library to find out more. It was tricky to find a good non-fiction book that was accessible for him.... Continue Reading →