This year celebrates 50 years since Judith Kerr's classic picture book The Tiger Who Came to Tea, was published and also 10 years since it was adapted into a stage show by David Wood OBE. Since its appearance on the stage the show has toured the world, received a nomination for the Olivier awards in... Continue Reading →
Without doubt the most read book in our house is The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, we know the story off by heart and it is such a joy to see my children enjoy it as much as I did when I was younger. When we spotted a flyer for this show... Continue Reading →
We love a picture book featuring a tiger, so when we spotted Gracie Grabbit and the Tiger at the library we knew it would be perfect for us. It is written and illustrated by Helen Stephens, one of our favourite picture book makers too and published by Alison Green Books. Gracie Grabbit is the daughter of Bobby Grabbit, a robber.... Continue Reading →
Lift-the-flap books are a favourite in our house and we were lucky enough to be sent two from DK Books. These are lift-the-flap books with a difference as they have light-activated sounds hiding under the flaps. Noisy Playtime Peekaboo! is aimed at 12 months upwards. It features objects that little ones will recognise from around the... Continue Reading →
The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, published by Harper Collins Children's Books. This has got to be one of my favourite books from when I was a child. The timeless charm of this story has certainly won my boys over and it is now a firm favourite of theirs too. This is the story of... Continue Reading →
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