Book Review – Augustus And His Smile
We’re already big fans of Ernest, so when we saw Catherine Rayners ‘Augustus and his Smile’ land on the mat, we were a bit keen to step inside. So we just sat on the bottom stair, the then-3yr old Pink and I, and immediately did just that. Transporting ourselves away to somewhere utterly, totally, deeply enchanting. Oh Augustus. How I do LOVE you! Honestly? This is probably one of my very favourite books on...
It’s National Bookstart Week!
Yes, we missed it yesterday, but we’re catching up fast, honest. Bookstart offers the gift of free books to all children at three key ages before they start school, to inspire a love of reading that will give children a flying start in life. You should receive them via your health visitor/pre-school/nursery – so if your child has not had one and is still under school age, do go and ask in your local library, and...
Spotted! Writing Set For Children – Total Bargain!
Yes. that’s Right. The iconic ‘Guess How Much I Love You’ by Sam McBratney. Along with a writing set which includes paper, envelopes and stickers. All from the The Book People for £2.99. Teach your children the disappearing art of writing a letter. Make their grandparents smile. Why are you still here? GO! Buy! For your children. For presents. And get one for yourself while you’re at it. Send me a beeyootiful...
Camp Bestival – are you coming?
We had SUCH a fabulously amazing time at Camp Bestival last year – are we going to see you there this year? The idyllic festi-holiday in the grounds of Lulworth Castle have lined up cracking comedy exclusives and even more fantastic music joining their incredible line-up of joy that already includes Primal Scream presents Screamadelica, Blondie, Mark Ronson and the Business Intl, Laura Marling, House of Pain, Mr Tumble, The...