Over the summer we were fortunate enough to attend some events at the Edinburgh International Book Festival held at the Edinburgh Futures Institute. There are always good reasons to visit Edinburgh, it’s a city I have a lot of affection for, but during the summer (typically August) it is home to the Edinburgh International Festival, … Continue reading All the Fun of the… Book Festival!
Category: Fiction
Book Review: Anansi and the Golden Pot
A gorgeous golden mix of traditional and modern, funny and wise in this joyful re-working of a West African folktale.
Book Review: Wonder Walkers – an amazing world to explore and share
The natural world inspires empathy and imagination in this joyful, uplifting book.
Book Review: Sona Sharma, Looking After Planet Earth
A wise, funny book about family, community and working together to make a difference to Planet Earth.
A Question, a Plea, a Wondering? – Books for New Readers
How can I gift my son my most precious possession - a love of reading?
Book Review: Just Ask! – an invitation
A warm, beautiful book, inviting us to ask questions, learn, and know each other better.
Coda: Silver Linings
An evening that could have gone wrong, and a thank you to books, and the people who create them.
Book Review: Nen and the Lonely Fisherman
A tender lovestory with a message of equality, courage and environmental awareness.
Book Review: Young Fionn – Small Kid, Big Legend – reading a thrilling adventure aloud
A lively retelling of an Irish legend reminds me of the joy of reading aloud to my son.
Returning to discover something new
On the joy of rediscovery; new meaning from old friends.
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