The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak – Book Shelf reviews
When I picked up this book at the library, I wasn’t sure what to expect, if I’m honest. I had seen good reviews, and I liked the cover (yes, we ALL judge books by their covers, you know it’s true) – and you never know whether that’s going to be a good risk or a bad risk do you? This one? This was the very BEST of all book risks. I loved this book. I did not want to put it down – I even cooked a...
Mother’s Day? Presents? Oh yes. Thank you kindly.
Mothering Sunday (or Mother’s Day if that’s what you prefer). That day of the year when we get to lie in bed whilst a mug of tea (made with water from the hot tap), toast (warm bread) and a flower (snaffled from next door’s garden) are presented to us with a tight toothpastey squeeze at 6.30 a.m… Of course there are those who think it’s all a totally unnecessary marketing crock. Others think that a little...
Spotted! Mothers Day Gift Idea – Penguin Pencils!
I LOVE pencils. I LOVE the iconic Penguin design. Mix the two together? *sighs happily* I actually own this set – and I use it every single day. It makes me happy. What more do you need to know? (oh yes, it’s not colouring pencils – they’re ordinary HB’s, so you WILL use them, they won’t just sit prettily and be not-much-use on your desk) the Penguin classic boxed set of 6 HB pencils are available...
Top UK destinations for a family holiday
Each year, millions of families across the United Kingdom are looking for unique and exciting holidays to enjoy. Whether you have young or old children, are looking for a coastal resort or walks through the countryside, small holiday cottages or properties big enough for extended family there will always be something to see across the UK. The current economic situation means that many people are starting to have a look closer to home...
Spotted! The totally brilliant MusucBag *want*
Isn’t that just awesome? Would your child ever actually get out of it? It’s so well designed – form zips you can undo form the inside to ‘ventilation zips’ on the legs (to stop sweaty-knee-syndrome we think) and non-slippy feet. Brrrrilliant. (and yes, before you ask – there are grown-up-sized ones too! – Selkbag)