People often ask me, “how are you so positive all the time?” Well, most of the time I am. There are times I’m not, but I just don’t show it. Maybe I should; maybe I need to show when I’m not having a good day. The people I trust know when I’m not having a … Continue reading But you’re so happy all the time…
Month: June 2018
Why MG?
Kids books. I'm an adult. I read kids books. Does that surprise you? It shouldn't. Kids books are excellent. Creating a culture of readers starts from me. As a teacher, a reader and a trusted human at school it's SO IMPORTANT for the kids to see me as a role model, reading these amazing books … Continue reading Why MG?
BOOK BLOG: Laura Ellen Anderson
Amelia Fang: brilliantly spooky books with gorgeous characters too! "Welcome to the world of Nocturnia, where darkness reigns supreme, glitter is terrifying, and unicorns are the stuff of nightmares! Amelia Fang would much rather hang out with her pet pumpkin Squashy and her friends Florence the yeti (DON'T CALL HER BEAST!) and Grimaldi the reaper than … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Laura Ellen Anderson
BOOK BLOG: Lavie Tidhar
Candy: brilliantly fun adventure in a town where sweets are illegal "In a city where all chocolate and sweets have been banned, Nelle Faulkner is a 12-year-old private detective looking for her next client. So when notorious candy gangster Eddie de Menthe walks into her office (her dad's garden shed) and asks her to find … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Lavie Tidhar
BOOK BLOG: Ed Vere
How To Be A Lion: a brilliantly illustrated picture book with an important message "Meet Leonard - a lion like no other. Leonard's best friend is Marianne, a duck. But lions chomp ducks, don't they? And what will the pair do when their way of life is threatened?" How To Be A Lion is a … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Ed Vere
S4S – Metallic books
Hello my loves! How are you? What has been going on in your lives this week? Any good books? Today brings another #SixforSunday post. This week is a cover type that is VERY close to my heart... Metallic books I AM SUCH A LOVER OF A SHINY COVER OK. They are precious to me. I … Continue reading S4S – Metallic books
BOOK BLOG: Annalie Grainger
In Your Light: a compelling and powerful read (with a GORGEOUS cover) "Mella Laverty had been missing for eight months, six days and eighteen hours. Seventeen-year-old Lil's heart was broken when her big sister, Mella, went missing. Now she is 'Lil After' - angry, cold and dark. One especially dark and rainy night, Lil accidentally … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Annalie Grainger
BLOG TOUR: Candy
Hello! Today I have the absolute joy of introducing you all to Lavie Tidhar, author of the amazing 'Candy' released a few weeks ago (7th June) from Scholastic. Lavie is here today to talk about his brilliant novel Candy and the inspirations from film noir. I hope you all enjoy his post and go check … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Candy
BOOK BLOG: Katie and Kevin Tsang
Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Sharks: laugh out loud funny and brilliantly illustrated book that kids will love! "Sam Wu is NOT a scaredy-cat (except when he is). And when a shark TOTALLY tries to eat him at the local aquarium, he decides he's not going to take any more chances. So at his … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Katie and Kevin Tsang
Spread positivity like wildfire
A LONG while back, I started following the amazing people of Doodle on twitter (@doodle_ed) and have long admired their products from afar. My lovely friend Kathryn bought me a copy of these 2 Doodle pads for my training year. I found them so useful that I've had to buy another of each pad ready … Continue reading Spread positivity like wildfire
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