Boredom Busting Summer Give Away!

Collins solve it puzzles giveaway

PRIZE GIVEAWAY!!! ENTER BY 29th August – like, share, comment on the post or email to be in with a chance! Are you already hearing the dreaded…..‘I’m BORED!!!!!’ It might only be the middle of the summer holidays but our little ones (and me) are getting a bit fed up some days. Whilst there are … Read more

The Contented Pig by Daniel Tidbury

The Contented Pig Coffee

We were lucky enough to receive a copy of Daniel Tidbury’s childrens book the Contented Pig. It is his debut book and is filled with charming illustrations which he has done himself, which will come of no surprise when you learn that Daniel is primarily an artist. Living and working on the south coast in … Read more

Magazines for Girls aged 7-12

magazines for girls

I’ve always thought magazines are a great way to encourage children to read. They are fun and colourful and match children’s interests and they are far less intimidating than a book for young readers just getting their confidence up. Animals and You This is a magazine we haven’t tried before. It is perfect for girls who love … Read more

How Dinosaurs Really Work? Book Review

How Do Dinosaurs Work

The girls have been really interested in dinosaurs ever since we were sent a couple of really fun dinosaur picture books about them: How Dinosaurs Really Work by Alan Snow! and Jack’s Mega Machines by Alison Ritchie. Molly is five and is just full to bursting with questions. She can’t understand how dinosaurs are real … Read more

Rainbow Fish Printables

rainbow fish activities for early years

Here are The Rainbow Fish Printables: Download Colour-By-Numbers Sheet here: rainbow fish colour by numbers Download Rainbow Fish Adjectives here: Rainbow fish adjectives  To see how we used these look at our post: The Rainbow Fish Activities for early Years