Category: Books
We posted this picture on Stories a few months back .. it’s of @evachen212 and her daughter, Ren. We think it’s quite fitting for the day that’s in it, a day that’s celebrating the magic of books. Whether it’s the magic of the characters and animals we meet in picture books through @benjidavies@donnellyillustration and @oliverjeffers … or whether we’re on […]
‘The Great Irish Weather Book’, written by Joanna Donnelly and illustrated by @fuchsiamacaree , was added to our collection on Christmas Day. Books like this are fantastic to have because they appeal to, and can be used by, all ages .. from smallies up to oldies! The book is divided into five sections and gives all […]
Reading books that kids can relate to or books that are relevant to something particular that’s happening in their lives is such a good way to help kids to enjoy reading and to help them feel involved. It’s something we do with our kids so we weren’t surprised at all when the snow (the little […]
When a really talented illustrator recommends a children’s book to you because of the stunning illustrations, then you know you have to order it .. straight away! This is exactly what happened when we met the fabulous Lily @petaltopetal at a ‘Meet The Makers’ Evening @bandoncraftcentre When ‘Leaf’, written and so beautifully illustrated by @sandradieckmann , arrived at our door, […]
Words can’t express properly how beautiful, emotive and special this book is. Michael Morpurgo is an amazing author but he has created something extra special in this book, ‘Grandpa Christmas’. The words, the sentiment, the message are so beautifully told and the illustrations by Jim Field draw you into their little world, which again makes […]
This week’s book recommendations are series of books and particular authors who’s full collection we’d recommend. David Walliams is an amazing kids author .. both for older and younger children. He has a selection of four picture books for younger kids and they’re one as good as the next! They all feature animals and […]
The second week of our books in sections .. books with a message. While it’s lovely to read a book with a sweet story .. there is something very special about a book that gives a child a little something extra .. a message .. a lesson .. something they can hear and take onboard […]
November is the month when we like to quietly get ready for Christmas .. while it’s still pretty calm and there’s no panic to pick up unnecessary pieces. Something that we always get the kids as part of their present is books! We love picking out which ones we’ll get them and as we get […]
Excitement had been building in our house for the past few days .. it’s a special Baby Girl’s First Birthday! She has an older sister and brother who are extremely excited (parents are a little more emotional that their last baby is about to turn one .. already!!) and have wondered a few mornings if […]
As kids’ books go, this is probably one of the more popular ones you’ll find … you’ll most likely see it in every library, preschool, crèche and primary school around the country! And for very good reason! Written by Bill Martin Junior and illustrated by Eric Carle, ‘Brown Bear, Brown Bear’ follows a beautifully […]
