Book Club
Nurture their love of reading and foster important early literacy skills by curling with your little bookworms and a good book. We cover new kids’ book reviews, book nook ideas as well as awards and current events and news in the literacy world.
Book Review: Not Quite Narwhal
Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima We have never known of a unicorn to want to be anything but … after all, unicorns are magical […]
Book Review: The Red Book
The Red Book by Beck and Matt Stanton No, your eyes don’t deceive you. The book isn’t red. It just says it is. Or does […]
Book Review: The Cave
The Cave by Rob Hodgson Mix some mystery with a hapless wolf then throw in a big surprise at the end and you have a book […]
Book List: 17 books about the loss of a pet
When we lose a pet, we lose a part of our family. The sadness can echo through the entire household and the loss can be […]
Book review: Who’s Got a Normal Family?
Who’s Got a Normal Family by Belinda Nowell A family is a family, no matter how ‘unconventional’ it may seem. This is the important message behind […]
National Simultaneous Storytime 2017
Put this date in your diary and get ready to gather the kids ’round. National Simultaneous Storytime is happening again, at 11am on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. […]
Book Review: Press and Listen baby books
Story time is a riot of fun with the press and listen books from Wee Gallery. Entitled Vroom, Zoom! ‘Here Comes the Fire Engine and Hush… Little […]
Book Review: My Dad Used to Be So Cool
“My Dad having fun? It’s hard to imagine. He’s always so serious?” Life changes a lot when a little one comes along. Fun late nights […]
13 personalised books for kids where they’re the star
Personalised books for kids make storytime even more magical. With adventure on every page and imagination at every turn, a book is something for parents and children to enjoy together. […]
Book Review: Do Not Open This Book
And the Uncle of the Year Award goes to… Andy Lee! You see, not only is Andy one half of the comedy duo Hamish & Andy, but he’s […]
Book List: 16 books starring awesome dads
Whether they’re pulling your kiddo’s leg or tucking them into bed, dads are the best! And what better way to celebrate fathers than with a selection […]
Children’s Book of the Year winners (2016)
Cuddling up with a bambino and a book has to be one of parenthood’s greatest pleasures. Whether you’re reading an action-packed page-turner or journeying through […]
Children’s Book of the Year shortlist (2016)
Hey diddle diddle, Mr Huff in the middle, the cow tripped over the moon. The little dog laughed to see such fun and the piranha ran away with […]
Book Review: Hilarious Ladybird books for adults
The gorgeous Ladybird books we all remember have been given a hilarious remake. With (cough) relatable titles like “The Midlife Crisis“, “The Hipster” and “The Hangover“. […]
Book List: 8 zany books by Dr. Seuss (but not as you know him!)
Happy Birthday Dr Seuss! On March 3rd 1904, a wriggly baby-Seuss was welcomed into this world. But did you know he was actually born Theodor […]