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A Question, a Plea, a Wondering? – Books for New Readers

January 28, 2022January 27, 2022 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

How can I gift my son my most precious possession - a love of reading?

One Year On – Thoughts and Thanks

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 1 Comment

The one year anniversary for this blog! Thanks and warm bookish greetings to all!

Coda: Silver Linings

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

An evening that could have gone wrong, and a thank you to books, and the people who create them.

Returning to discover something new

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

On the joy of rediscovery; new meaning from old friends.

Returning to a Bookshop After Over a Year

June 16, 2021June 15, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 1 Comment

Stepping inside, breathing in the ink and paper.

Bridging the Atlantic Book Divide: Intro

March 2, 2021March 1, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 3 Comments

Children's books on either side of the Atlantic differ - a lot. A series to introduce old and new friends.

The Creative Act of Reading Aloud – adlibbing as you go

February 23, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

I like to adlib as I read. When we know a book well, I might add an aside – Watch out, So-and-So! – or we quote one of our favourite Mo Willems books – that is really not a good idea. Very quickly, the children have taken over and are warning the characters.  We know … Continue reading The Creative Act of Reading Aloud – adlibbing as you go

Longing for Spring and for Renewal – book reviews

February 20, 2021February 19, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

Snowy weather turns my thoughts - and our reading - to seeds and growth and Spring, and the families we want to share it with.

To Fairy Tale (or not to Fairy Tale)? – a second bite

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 2 Comments

Some good collections, the line between fantasy and reality, some weird play and using Sleeping Beauty to teach consent.

To Fairy Tale or Not to Fairy Tale?

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 2 Comments

We are a household divided when it comes to fairy tales. My husband really dislikes a number of the well-known ones. Disliked them as a child.  Still dislikes them. I try to be the one to read them (though he bravely reads on). We’ve taken the view that whatever we think of an individual story, … Continue reading To Fairy Tale or Not to Fairy Tale?

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