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 →
We've bought several new picture books recently and I'll be trying to review them all in the coming weeks, but as September begins and Autumn settles in, it seemed fitting to start with two blustery books that both Peapod and I have instantly loved. First up... Jeremy Worried About the Wind by Pamela Butchart, illustrated... Continue Reading →
It feels like it's been a while since I've done a picture book post, despite having spent a small fortune on them during lockdown! But in an attempt to get back into it, here's four of our new ones. Today, I'll be reviewing Now Wash Your Hands! Check back over the next few days for... Continue Reading →
Peapod's Picks is a weekly round up of some of the books that Peapod* has read (often, but not always, for his bedtime stories) each week plus a review of at least one of them. *His social media alter ego, not his real name! This week it's also time for another #KLTR post, hosted by... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vo-rF5Wx6s I've had this song in my head for days! And it's all thanks to this little gem of a book: I know I may be a bit late to the Sylvia Bishop party - I still haven't got round to reading her books for younger readers 'The Bookshop Girl' and 'Erica's Elephant' (probably because... Continue Reading →
Bellis Does Books 