Kerry Okines’ daughter, Hayley, suffers from Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome. This condition means that she ages about eight times faster than the average person. I asked Kerry about the work both she and Hayley do to raise awareness of the condition and the progress that they have already made. Despite being told she would probably not make it past her thirteenth year, Hayley is fast…
If you like books and you like dogs then this book is a match made in heaven 🙂 We never read a autodogbiography before and we loved this one!
This is a very original book idea because the story is written by James Barklee, author and illustrator of this book, an ordinary small dog living an ordinary life. And because of this, the story makes you reflect on dogs’ lives.
James is…
A puuurrrfect picture book! From playing games to eating dinner and reading their favourite bedtime story, this little girl and her cat do everything together. And they’re always there to help each other out – because that’s what best friends do.
We loved this story as it is both funny and heart-warming and it tells the story about a very special friendship.
It is the perfect…
Zoe is hanging her pants out to dry one day, when . . . whoosh! A big gust of wind blows her and Beans up, up, up into space – along with the washing line full of pants! When they finally land on the moon, there’s a lot of exciting exploring to do. But how on earth are they going to get home again?
My 6 year old Diego and I are so in love with Zoe and Beans’ stories that we feel the…
Ratburger is the fifth screamingly funny novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country.
Hot on the heels of bestselling Gangsta Granny comes another hilarious, action-packed and touching novel – the story of a little girl called Zoe. Things are not looking good for Zoe. Her stepmother Sheila is so lazy she gets Zoe to pick her nose for…
Ahoy there me hearties – there’s pants ahead!
Who could resist the allure of Golden Underpants? Certainly
not Pirates – as we are all about to fi nd out this autumn, in
Pirates Love Underpants.
Join the Pants Pirates as they embark on a special treasure hunt. Grab
your cutlass and sail on the Pirate Shop Black Bloomer past angry crocs,
sharks in fancy pants and through gurgling swamps…
I have recently come across a new foundation literature series published by Indepenpress called the World Of Little Eden by June and Caroline de Souza. The series commences with Constable Colin the Carrot and the Case of the Missing Petits Pois featuring a cast of colourful fruit and vegetable characters, and recounting their adventures in their natural environments.
It’s obviously highly…
Brilliantly illustrated book Farmer Clegg’s Night Out by Peter Bently introduces young children to humour. Fun reading for kids from 5+.
With laugh-out-loud text and lively, comedic illustrations by Jim Field – not to mention a pig mariachi band – this fun-packed book will delight both boys and girls alike.
What’s It All About?
Who’s got what it takes to be a…
‘Benjamin Writer-Messy’ is an exciting picture story book for children embracing school skills and positively inspiring children to love writing and learning in general.
‘Benjamin Writer-Messy’ is an enchanting story about a boy who cannot write! In this book we follow Benjamin on his journey through Pencil Land, as he visits the mystical Handwriting Queen to see if she can help him to…
As the Summer holidays creep closer and closer, the thought of keeping your little ones entertained for six weeks can be daunting. No-one wants to hear the cry of “I’m bored!” and no-one wants to station their kids in front of the TV for weeks on end. There is an avalanche of summer activities for your child to get involved with, but summer camps, classes and workshops can all start to add…
