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‘Pass It On’ by Sophy Henn
Florence is learning to read now in school and it’s really interesting to see how she is taking a different perspective with books. She’s independently choosing picture books so she can try and read...
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‘Under the Love Umbrella’, by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys
I have recently discovered the work of Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys through their delightful award winning picture book, ‘The Underwater Fancy Dress Parade’. Their latest creation ‘Under the Love...
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David’s top ten book list (great for boys aged 10 to 15)
David is the 11-year-old son of my friend Kim. Kim, Courtney and I met when our babies (David, Easton and Sara) were around 6 months old, when we would take them to French class in Swiss Cottage...
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Rebecca Colby’s Top Ten Book List
I’m so excited to share a new top ten list of children’s books from the author of the super fun story, There was a Wee Lassie who Swallowed a Midgie, Rebecca Colby. It’s is a mix of cherished books...
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9 Months: A month by month guide to pregnancy for the family to share
About 2 ½ years ago, Courtney and I met with the lovely Rachel Williams (publisher of Wide Eyed Editions and Frances Lincoln children’s books, and creative brain behind a whole lot of amazingly...
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Cloud Tea Monkeys, written by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham
A place I have yet to discover and a place where I long to go is India. I’d love to travel there one day for many reasons but mainly to view the spectacular sights of the tea plantations. You see I...
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Tom Schamp’s Top Ten Book List
We are big fans of Tom Schamp. His latest book Show & Tell Me The World offers a world of discovery for young and older children to enjoy. It’s a huge, almost dictionary like book which guides...
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Our ‘9 Months’ book is out now!
Hooray! Our 9 Months book is finally out and available to order! Above is a little promo video we filmed a couple months ago (before Wilkie!) where we explain the inspiration behind the book, and...
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“The Wonderful Things You Will Be” by Emily Winfield Martin
My sweet friend Sarah sent Wilkie this gorgeous book last week, and I don’t know if it’s the hormones or just the sweet poetic verse (probably both!), but it made me well up with tears while reading...
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Colouring Bath Books from Wee Gallery
Wee Gallery has just come out with two of the most genius bath books I have ever seen. I am not even kidding when I tell you I’m the one playing with them the most in our house. They are just...
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‘Julia, Child’— words by Kyo Maclear and pictures by Julie Morstad
I am such a fan of Julie Morstad’s illustrations. I’ve written about her books before — always sweet, fresh and rather unassuming. A total reflection of an enthusiastic childhood. Morstad has...
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The ‘Little People, Big Dreams’ book series
We have recently discovered the Little People, Big Dreams series and we’re just loving them all! Each story uncovers the lives of empowering, outstanding women. Each one had a dream as a child and...
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‘The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts’ by Maja Safstrom
I bought this book, The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts a while back as I knew Helena would be mesmerised by the facts, then took it to Holland one half term holiday and showed it to...
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‘Twist’, yoga poems written by Janet S. Wong
It’s been a crazy school year for Helena. Another change of school, another curriculum to follow and a whole new set of rules to become familiar with. She is a true natural when it comes to moving and...
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A Day in Ricetown, a clever colour and activity book
A Day in Ricetown is one of the cutest and most creative colouring / activity books I have ever laid eyes on. Not surprising, maybe, since Noodoll Studio is a wonderful creative hub where the most...
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Team Favourites: Sixteen Summertime Stories
August is here (!) and while some people think that summer is nearly over, I think the best is yet to come, and I intend to fully squeeze every ounce out of summer. A glass half full approach. : ) So...
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A Super Fun Masked Fairytale from Ellie Jenkins
During our last visit to Salt Mills in West Yorkshire, which I must add is a great place to visit with the family, I spent some time in their amazing bookstore. Really this place is incredible. I...
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‘Hats of Faith’ a book by Medeia Cohan and Sarah Walsh
Hats of Faith is a beautiful new board book which celebrates the shared custom of head covering in different faiths around the world. The book, written by Medeia Cohan and illustrated by Sarah Walsh,...
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‘Botanicum’ by Katie Scott and Kathy Willis
This book, Botanicum curated by Katie Scott and Kathy Willis, is a dream of a book. Filled with the most incredible images of flowers, plants and leaves, it’s a stunning curation of plant life. I...
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Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg — helping with the transition into...
As summer winds down, the beginning of school is on our minds. Not just a new school year, but actually starting school. It is our first child’s first step into real school. It feels very big and...
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