Premier League Writing Stars Competition | Diversity
As I sit down to tell you all about the Premier League Writing Stars competition. I can’t help reflecting upon how…
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Time to add reading on your Christmas list with Readly
With Christmas just around the corner, we are all wondering what we should be adding to our Christmas wish lists. In keeping with the four gifting principles, adding something to read is perfect. Instead of asking for a new book, why not ask for the gift that keeps giving for a whole year – an annual subscription to Readly.
Wise(ish) Words for New Parents
The Wise(ish) Words for New Parents book from The Book of Everyone is the closest thing most new parents will receive to an instruction manual for their new bundle of joy. The personalised book features a host of quirky drawings highlighting some of the ‘joys’ parenting offers you. With space available for a nugget of advice on each double-page spread. These can be prefilled with advice that has been suggested by the founders (who are parents) and their customers. Or you can opt to add in your own personal gems of advice.
Cosy down with all your favourite magazines this autumn
Not limited to in-house reading, you can download up to 500 magazines for offline reading with Readly. If you’re travelling during the autumn half-term, or you plan to get away over the Christmas break, it makes for easy and efficient downtime reading. Needless to say, the app is a hit in our house.
Tots + Tykes Hamper | Celebrating children’s brands {#SNSHamper}
Some of you may recall me sharing a special Tots + Tykes hamper from Social Network Solutions last year. Filled with an array of wonderful baby and children’s items including clothing, toys, accessories and food for the children. So when I received an email a few months ago asking whether I’d like to receive another hamper this year – of course I said yes.
Create your own Incredibles 2 scenes with the Jakks Pacific toy range
The incredible 2 follows the adventures of the parrs, a family of supers (humans with super abilities). the parrs include…
From The Bookshelf // Ollie Discovers the Planets
Introducing the new Ollie Discovers series of books. Full of facts, fiction and fun! As Ollie looked up at the beautiful shimmering stars, he decided that he wanted to explore the biggest and the brightest star of them all. Welcome to Ollie the Alien into your life and join him as he boards a little rocket. Bidding a fond farewell to his little planet Pluto. Heading off to discover the planets.
From The Bookshelf // Gangster School
‘I bet no other school gives you the chance to chase super villains through hidden tunnels!’ That’s what Milly Dillane has to say about life at Blaggard’s, A.K.A Gangster School.
Milly and her new friend Charlie have just started at Blaggard’s. But what’s it like to be in a school that teaches lying, kidnapping and stealing instead of Maths and English? Their parents and teachers are master criminals and want them to follow in their footsteps … but are Milly and Charlie just too … dependable?
From The Bookshelf // Marge and the Secret Tunnel
Last year we introduced the Isla Fisher Marge in Charge range of books to Tigger. As he started his journey into the world of chapter books and ones that last longer than a dozen pages. The previous Marge in Charge books had him giggling along as we read the adventures of Marge and her antics. Life with Marge is NEVER boring! She has rainbow hair, goes skiing in the summer and is the best babysitter you could wish for.
From The Bookshelf // My Favourite Me: A Fill-In-Yourself Journal All About You!
Following the popular “bullet journal” format the My Favourite Me book allows children to learn more about themselves as they fill in the blanks in this fun journal. With a whole range of questions to answer such as, What’s your perfect start to the day? What is your favourite hobby? and how do you relax? What goals would you like to achieve in the next year?
