Where the wild things are is a popular children’s book. I’d heard of it before, but hadn’t read it and didn’t really know much about it. When we were sent it as part of a bedtime story project recently I was curious to find out what it was about. My twin girls, R and m…
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No matter what book review
Read moreNo matter what is a beautifully written book that has fast become one of my favourites. It tells the tale of a little fox who is in a rather bad mood. “I’m grim and grumpy” says Small to Large, “and I don’t think you love me at all.” The little fox, known as small,…
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I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn Book Review
Read moreI Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn is a all about a very smelly horse called Mucky. It’s a tale of friendship and how Mucky goes about making friends. None of the other horses want to share Mucky’s field and this obviously leaves Mucky feeling very sad. Mucky decides it would be better if he was a unicorn so…
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Would You Rather… Book Review
Read moreThis delightful picture book by John Burningham follows a flame haired girl as she asks questions such as, would you rather your house was surrounded by water, snow or a jungle? Would you rather an elephant drank your bath water, an eagle stole your dinner, a pig tried on your clothes or a hippo slept…
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I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato Book Review
Read moreCharlie and Lola is a great animated children’s TV show. My children enjoy it and so do I. It’s one of those shows that comes on the TV and I don’t mind sitting there watching it. I’ve written previously about a Charlie and Lola Book and to be honest it wasn’t a great review. The book entitled, ‘I…
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The Jolly Postman Book Review
Read moreI really don’t know how I had not heard of this book before! Over 5 millions copies have been sold, so it’s pretty popular! After we received this book and after I’d read it a good number of times to our girls, I showed it to my husband and told him about how amazing it…
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea Book Review
Read moreIf you haven’t heard of this book then you must be living on another planet because it is one of the most popular children’s books of all time! This classic story tells the tale of Sophie and her extraordinary tea-time guest. Whilst sitting with her mum in the kitchen the doorbell rings. They wonder who…
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Fairytales of Hans Christian Anderson Book Review
Read moreHans Christian Anderson’s fairytales are much loved by children all over the world. As part of Parragon Books, Book Buddies we were sent this beautiful Fairytales of Hans Christian Anderson book. It brings together eight of the most famous stories in a beautifully illustrated collection. The stunning cloth effect cover and delicate foiling makes this…
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Wildlife Jack DVD and Book Review
Read moreWith regular trips to the farm and pet shop it’s clear to see how much our girls adore animals. At three years of age they’re intrigued and eager to learn all about different animals, where they live and what they eat. I’ll often find myself watching an animal TV show with our girls and the…