Posts Tagged ‘books’
Book review: The Good Little Devil and Other Tales by Pierre Gripari
Sep 30 2013- Monica Costa
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The Good Little Devil and Other Tales by Pierre Gripari is a French children’s classic book that is recently being published in the UK for the first time. It is a collection of absurd and improbable modern fairy tales for good little devils everywhere!
Mumpreneurs’ testimonial: Gwyneth Rees opens her heart about her career move from being a doctor to a successful children’s author
Jun 18 2013- Monica Costa
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Gwyneth Rees (mum of two girls aged 5 and 3) is the author of ‘Super Sister and the Birthday Party’, the fantastic follow-up to My Super Sister. With unforgettable characters and warm-hearted family relationships, this is the perfect book for any child – and their naughty little sister!’
Book review: A novel for all you adults who miss a good fairytale…
Apr 04 2013- Jasmine Joynson
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I have always loved fairytales. I remember making my Grandma act out Snow White with me when I was a little girl. At university I studied their evolution and it turns out, unsurprisingly when you think about it, that in their original forms they are in no way suitable for children. The same can be said of Bitter Greens, Kate Forsyth’s beautiful new novel that breathes life into the Rapunzel story.
Win 1 of 5 ‘Danny Strikes out in America’ pawtographed books
Mar 11 2013- Monica Costa
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Danny is very excited because he is going to America. Danny is a ‘Reading Dog’. He goes into schools to help children read. This year he has been invited to spend a few weeks with the Corridor Therapy Dogs in Iowa. He makes lots of new friends; Princess Stella, Major Rascal, Jesse Junior and Sir Sonny. Somehow they all end up in the VIP area of Cedar Rapids’ Baseball Stadium. However did you manage that Danny?
Meet Jane Hissey, ‘mother’ of ‘Ruby, Blue and Blanket’ and the ‘Old Bear’ series
Feb 25 2013- Monica Costa
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Meet inspiring and much loved author and illustrator Jane Hissey in this exclusive interview for the London Mums magazine. Best known for her Old Bear series, Jane’s beautifully illustrated picture books have been loved by children around the world for over 25 years. 10 years after her last Old Bear title, she returns to write and illustrate for a new generation of readers with three new colourful and exciting characters in Ruby, Blue and Blanket.
