Some of you will know that on a Friday (or more frequently recently, a Saturday - just like to keep you on your toes) I usually post 'Peapod's Picks' - a weekly round up of some of the books that Peapod* has read for his bedtime story each week plus a review of at least... Continue Reading →
Flights of Fancy
I requested and received an advance copy of this free from the publishers, in exchange for an honest review. All views are my own. In this lively anthology, the UK's best-loved writers and illustrators share their top tips and ideas to inspire budding artists and writers. Published to celebrate 20 years of having a Children's... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday 20/2/19
WWW Wednesday is hosted by ‘Taking on a World of Words’ every Wednesday': What are you currently reading? Monsters by Sharon Dogar. I'm still chipping away at Monsters. I have mixed feelings on this one but I definitely want to see it through to the end. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday…
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. I've seen this on a few blogs now and thought it would be fun to join in. This week it's ten books... ... I love that have fewer than 2000 Goodreads ratings. The Wolf, The... Continue Reading →
Peapod’s Picks: late and lazy!
Peapod's Picks is a weekly round up of some of the books that Peapod* has read (usually for his bedtime story) each week plus a review of at least one of them.*His social media alter ego, not his real name! This week has been a long one. Peapod and I have both been full of... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday 13/2/19
WWW Wednesday is hosted by ‘Taking on a World of Words’ every Wednesday': What are you currently reading? Monsters by Sharon Dogar. Little Bird Flies by Karen McCombie. Flights of Fancy - Children's Laureates So, after venturing into the world of audiobooks last week, this week I've decided to try reading more than one physical... Continue Reading →
Peapod’s Picks: Dinosaur Roar
Peapod's Picks is a weekly round up of some of the books that Peapod* has read (usually for his bedtime story) each week plus a review of at least one of them. *His social media alter ego, not his real name! This week: Dinosaur Roar by Paul and Henrietta Stickland. Dinosaurs of all kinds are... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday 6/2/19
WWW Wednesday is hosted by ‘Taking on a World of Words’ every Wednesday': What are you currently reading? Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by JK Rowling. Read by Stephen Fry. I've been saying for over a year now that I'm going to re-read the Harry Potter books and I still haven't - there's just... Continue Reading →
Peapod’s Picks: You’re Not a Proper Pirate, Sidney Green
Peapod's Picks is a weekly round up of some of the books that Peapod* has read (usually for his bedtime story) each week plus a review of at least one of them. *His social media alter ego, not his real name! This week: I requested and received an advance copy of this free from the... Continue Reading →