So here we come to that part of the year when I get to FINALLY think about books that are being released next year that I can look forward to and MY WORD there are SO SO SO MANY. Some that I've been waiting MONTHS for, some that have just recently come into my mind … Continue reading 2017 books!
Hello there readers! Welcome to my first Blogmas. I don't think this will be a blogmas like any other blogmasses. The others will be much better, but please stay with me. There are some exciting things coming up in the next few weeks. I have a competition coming. There may be 2! The first will … Continue reading BLOGMAS
We finished Demon Dentist recently in Year 4 and they absolutely LOVED it. They thought it was funny, heart-breaking and exciting. If you're looking for a story to read to your KS2 classes, definitely give Demon Dentist a look. I loved it too as an adult. I was experiencing the story with them and it … Continue reading What am I reading in the classroom?
A Quiet Kind of Thunder: incredible, funny, heartwarming, charming. I fell for this book wholeheartedly. (released 12.1.17) "Steffi doesn't talk, but she has so much to say. Rhys can't hear, but he can listen. Their love isn't a lightning strike, it's the rumbling roll of thunder. Steffi has been a selective mute for most of … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Sara Barnard
Growing up I was a massive fan of all things fashion - I'm not exactly a fashionable person but I was obsessed with Project Runway and watching Lauren Conrad (who is my forever woman crush) become a fashion designer on The Hills (I can go into detail about my love for LC and The Hills, … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: V&A FASHION MASH UP!
For those of you who have been following my journey to becoming a teacher, thank you so much for taking the time to read about what's been going on! For those of you who sent me positive vibes, a message, a tweet, a prayer... whatever you sent me they worked! As my last blog post … Continue reading Follow your dreams!
I would label myself as a self confession COLOURING IN LOVER. There is no part in me that doesn't love colouring in. I will colour in with pens, pencils or any implement that is put in front of me... I do love colouring in... pens however, those would be my medium of choice! I have any … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Cinderella Colouring?!
After a lot of prompting from my wonderful blogger friends, I finally joined NetGalley and MY WORD. It is like heaven for bloggers! If you're a blogger and you're not on NetGalley then get yourself on there! I might have gone a bit mad and requested ALL OF THE BOOKS. You can request books from … Continue reading Picture book round up!
Having just recently (as in in the past few months or so) seen The Nightmare Before Christmas, I have been in a very Jack place! He's adorable, and scary, and cute and just I adore him. When my publicist friend Sarah (who's absolutely amazing FYI) sent round a press release for The Nightmare Before Christmas … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Nightmare Before Christmas
As most of you know I am on my way to becoming a teacher. It's been a LONG road so far, and it's still going. It's not been easy but it has definitely been a whole host of fun! I thought I would write a blog post explaining where I am up to in my … Continue reading Nerves? Yep.
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