As I explained in an earlier post, I have been reading some classic children’s literature to my two children, now aged 8 and 12 years. They can, of course, and both do read independently, but there’s a particular joy in reading aloud and being read to. Some stories were designed to be enjoyed that way … Continue reading Reading the (Children’s) Classics aloud: batch 1
Category: Mini Series
Introducing the kids to Shakespeare – Part 3 of ? A Midsummer Night’s Dream, take 2, Elm Shakespeare Company, New Haven, 2025
As much as I love the Globe, I haven’t lived in London for years. Fortunately, New Haven, Connecticut, is home to the fabulous Elm Shakespeare Company who, as well as their amazing Education programmes, in the summer perform Shakespeare In the Park, at Edgerton Park, free and open to all. With marked spaces for blankets … Continue reading Introducing the kids to Shakespeare – Part 3 of ? A Midsummer Night’s Dream, take 2, Elm Shakespeare Company, New Haven, 2025
Introducing the kids to Shakespeare – Part 1 of ?
Yes, I know this blog is all about books for children, but for today’s post (and this mini-series – however long it ends up being) it’s about literature for children, and we’re expanding out to consider the theatre. I love the theatre. Almost any theatre. Big shows, small shows, fancy productions, school productions, serious, funny, … Continue reading Introducing the kids to Shakespeare – Part 1 of ?
Reading to my (slightly older) children: Children’s Classics
About a year ago, I decided the younger child was just old enough, and the older child still young enough, that I would read some classic children’s books to them both. It’s settled into a reasonably relaxing pre-bedtime ritual. Once the younger is ready in pyjamas, the three of us gather in her room. The … Continue reading Reading to my (slightly older) children: Children’s Classics
Bridging the Atlantic Book Divide: the madcap humour of Sandra Boynton
Serious giggle-fest for the under (and over) 3s. And how many books have a soundtrack featuring Yo-Yo Ma making animal snores on his cello?
Bridging the Atlantic Book Divide: The Pip and Posy Books by Axel Scheffler, Nosy Crow
Introducing some dear friends from the UK, Pip and Posy. This is toddler life.
Bridging the Atlantic Book Divide: The Knuffle Bunny Books, by Mo Willems
Mo Willems - a best-selling genuis - and an author we'd never heard of in the UK. Let's change that!
Bridging the Atlantic Book Divide: Intro
Children's books on either side of the Atlantic differ - a lot. A series to introduce old and new friends.
Love It/Loathe It: the Books You Can’t Stand – Intro
There are many reasons to love a book, and just as many to loathe one. Everyone has their own triggers. Inspired by Aimee Bender’s wonderful article on Goodnight Moon in the NYT’s writing blog back in 2014, we have spent a lot of time thinking about what we look for in children’s books. We are … Continue reading Love It/Loathe It: the Books You Can’t Stand – Intro
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