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!
Stopping. Re-starting.
I last posted on this blog nearly 3 years ago, which is a long time by most considerations. Many things combined to make me stop, or prevent me from restarting in the last 3 years, but I’ve kept this blog at the back of my mind and wanted to come back to it. It was … Continue reading Stopping. Re-starting.
Book Review: Horse Power: How Horses Changed the World
From prehistory to the modern day, from mustangs to 'road apples', a history of humans and the horse that has plenty for horse-lovers and for the less-enthused.
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: Ancient Games: A History of Sports and Gaming
Games and their origins, from ancient Sumeria to the modern Olympics - with fabulous illustrations!
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?
One Year On – Thoughts and Thanks
The one year anniversary for this blog! Thanks and warm bookish greetings to all!
Book Review: Just Ask! – an invitation
A warm, beautiful book, inviting us to ask questions, learn, and know each other better.
Books for Our Children 
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