The summer holidays are very nearly here and we’ve been looking at Activity Books to keep children busy over the summer. While I would definitely advocate a break from formal learning during a school holiday I do like the fact that many of the activities in these books introduce children to new ideas and concepts that they may not have come across as well as stimulate discussion.…
N is for The Nutcracker
We’ve only read very simple picture book versions of The Nutcracker so we found this beautifully illustrated, wordier edition of the story really fascinating to read. We weren’t aware of the curse that resulted in a young man becoming a nutcracker and didn’t realise just how evil The Mouse Queen is!…
B is for Best Christmas Book Ever
Richard Scarry’s Best Christmas Book Ever is a childhood favourite of mine and includes many favourite friends including Lowly Worm, The Cat family and Sergeant Murphy. The traditions included in the stories are the same as many of those we celebrate today and the humour in the stories still makes me laugh!…