A look back at last month's reading and ahead to my reading plans for April. I had thirteen books on my tbr for March. I only read seven of them, but I did read eight that weren't on there, so I finished up reading fifteen in total (including three re-reads) - four audiobooks and eleven... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday is hosted by ‘Taking on a World of Words’ every Wednesday and asks: What are you currently reading? What have you just finished reading? What will you read next? So, first up, my current reads: Grow by Luke Palmer I've not got very far with this. I feel like I'm going to like... Continue Reading →
We were lucky enough to receive free copies of these from the publishers. All views and opinions are my own. With Easter round the corner, we were very pleased to receive two new picture books from Hachette perfect for this time of year! Free-Range Freddy by Rachel Bright and Izzy Evans A rhyming, rhythmic paean... Continue Reading →
I've been meaning to review these little gems for a while, but poor old Mr Postmouse kept meeting with delays! But here we are finally with two of Peapod's recent favourites. Here Comes Mr Postmouse and Mr Postmouse goes on Holiday by Marianne Dubuc, published by Book Island I first spotted Here Comes Mr Postmouse... Continue Reading →
Picture Book And Play is a weekly post in which we look at a picture book (or books) Peapod's been enjoying recently and some of the play we've had based on it. As Easter approaches, Peapod and I have begun some Easter themed activities, starting with our Easter cards. I totally cheated for this one... Continue Reading →
#MGTakesOnThursday was created by Mary over at Book Craic and is a brilliant way to shout about some brilliant MG books! To join in, all you need to do is: Post a picture of the front cover of a middle-grade book which you have read and would recommend to others with details of the author,... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday is hosted by ‘Taking on a World of Words’ every Wednesday and asks: What are you currently reading? What have you just finished reading? What will you read next? So, first up, my current reads: Eve Out of her Ruins by Ananda Devi, translated by Jeffrey Zuckerman I've only just started this so... Continue Reading →
Picture Book And Play is a weekly post in which we look at a picture book (or books) Peapod's been enjoying recently and some of the play we've had based on it. It's a short post this week (and regular readers will be disappointed to hear there's not a tractor or digger in sight) with... Continue Reading →
#MGTakesOnThursday was created by Mary over at Book Craic and is a brilliant way to shout about some brilliant MG books! To join in, all you need to do is: Post a picture of the front cover of a middle-grade book which you have read and would recommend to others with details of the author,... Continue Reading →
I was lucky enough to request and be approved to read an early copy of this on netgalley in exchange for an honest review, but will be buying the finished copy too! All views and opinions are my own. The Swallows Flight by Hilary McKay, cover art by Dawn Cooper, published by Macmillan Hilary McKay's... Continue Reading →
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