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Reading Advent for Families with Children

Today is the first day of December, which means it’s day 1 of the Christmas countdown, for those who celebrate. There are so many different advent ideas out there. The most common being a chocolate calendar, but you can find all sorts these days. Beer, wine, cheese, toys, other types of candy, even things for… Continue reading Reading Advent for Families with Children

Children's Book Reviews

Moo, Baa, La La La! Children’s Book Recommendation

Moo, Baa, La La La! Written and illustrated by Sandra Boynton Board book, ages 0-5 16 pages Published November 30, 1982, by Simon & Schuster (Boynton Bookworks) Sandra Boynton books are a family favourite. The characters she’s created are fun, the rhymes are entertaining and the pictures are really cute. I am a huge fan… Continue reading Moo, Baa, La La La! Children’s Book Recommendation

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How to encourage children to read!

In this blog post, I am going to be sharing some tips on how to encourage reading with your children or the children in your life. Not only is reading a crucial part of life, but it is also a great way to find joy and entertainment. 1. Read with them every single day!Reading with… Continue reading How to encourage children to read!

Children's Book Reviews

Herman Needs a Home: Children’s Book Review

Herman Needs a Home By Lucy Noguera Illustrated by Emma Latham Children’s Fiction 38 pages Published June 8, 2022 by Brilliant Monster Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blurb A little crab’s each for a shell to call home. When Herman the hermit crab gets too big for his shell, he can’t find a new one that feels just… Continue reading Herman Needs a Home: Children’s Book Review

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Emma’s Sunflower: Children’s Book Review

Emma’s Sunflower by Philippa Warden Illustrated by Grace Ward Children's fiction 36 pages Published May 24, 2022 by Purple Butterfly Press ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blurb Mother Nature has a cunning plan and, much to Emma’s delight, a discarded sunflower seed snuggled deep in the soil grows through the different seasons and emerges on her birthday. The sunflower… Continue reading Emma’s Sunflower: Children’s Book Review