This past weekend, I was at an amazing day of CPD centred all around reading. At this conference, Piers Torday spoke and said something that has stuck with me, something I hadn't even thought of, but something that I think is so true. It's one of those quotes that just hits the nail on the … Continue reading Giving a part of yourself…
Tag: bookblogger
Halloween Creatures (2.0) Book Tag
Hello friends! In the spirit of October being a spoooooooky month, I'm taking on a spooky tag! I was tagged by Cora (of Tea Party Princess fame) to do The Halloween Creatures 2.0 Book Tag, which was created by Anthony at Keep Reading Forward (who also created the original version). If you'd like to see Cora's post, check it out here! … Continue reading Halloween Creatures (2.0) Book Tag
BOOK BLOG: Susan Verde
I Am Human: a beautiful picture book, delivering an important message of empathy "I am human I am a work in progress Striving to be the best version of ME From the picture book dream team behind I Am Yoga and I Am Peace comes the third book in their wellness series: I Am Human. A hopeful meditation on all … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Susan Verde
Mini reviews – wrap up!
Hello friends! How are we all? What is everyone reading at the minute? I'm currently reading Someday by David Levithan (in preparation for the event I'm hosting with him and the AMAZING Laura Steven. If you're knocking about Newcastle on October 30th, come along... you can get tickets from Waterstones or click this link to … Continue reading Mini reviews – wrap up!
If it makes you happy…
I've done 4 weeks of teaching now, so I feel this is a good time to write another happy things post. Walking into my classroom every single morning. Having my own classroom. My kids drawing me pictures. Feedback from my first observation. The culture of caring in the classroom. Laughing with my kids. Making my … Continue reading If it makes you happy…
BOOK BLOG: Alex Bell
Explorers On Witch Mountain: bursting with new adventures and new friends "Stella Starflake Pearl is eagerly anticipating her next expedition. Suddenly disaster strikes when Stella's father, Felix, is snatched by a fearsome witch. Stella must bring her magic ice princess tiara to Witch Mountain or she will never see Felix again! But no one ever … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Alex Bell
September in books
Well hello October, you came quickly my friend! I did not think September would go as quickly as it did, but here we are... the end of another month, around for another bookish round up! In September, I: Read 8 books. Started my first term as an NQT. Had my first NQT observation. Announced I … Continue reading September in books
The Book Title Book Tag
Well hello again! How is everyone this fine Friday? I hope you are all well... I once again come to you with a tag. I am LOVING tags at the minute. It's really fun thinking of answers to all the questions! Don't forget I have my own tag going - The One With The Friends Tag. … Continue reading The Book Title Book Tag
BLOG TOUR: Daddy Hairdo
Hello! Today I have the pleasure of hosting Francis Martin (of Daddy Hairdo fame!) on my blog as part of the Daddy Hairdo blog tour, talking all about the inspiration behind the gorgeous picture book Daddy Hairdo! Daddy Hairdo is a bit of family history that mutated into a picture book. As a young father … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Daddy Hairdo
BOOK BLOG: Shakespeare Stories
Are you looking for a gorgeously illustrated simplified version of Shakespeare plays to use in the classroom? LOOK NO FURTHER. A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories is a beautiful collection of 12 of Shakespeare's most popular plays in a new book, perfect for 7 years+. Having had the chance to read through this already, I … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Shakespeare Stories
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