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Tricky Words: Understanding Common Exception Words in Phonics

23rd September 2023 Lisa Leave a comment

Phonics – Tricky Words

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Please Don’t Bite Me: Insects that buzz, bite and sting

22nd September 2023 Lisa Leave a comment

Please Don’t Bite Me: Insects that buzz, bite and sting Nazzy Pakpour Owen Davey Flying Eye Books (2023) kindly sent…

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This is My Treehouse and Finding the Way to Faraway Valley

21st September 2023 Lisa Leave a comment

I’m always thrilled when I’m asked to review books by Floris Books they’re a favourite publisher of mine. They make…

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8 Brilliant Books to Welcome Autumn

17th September 2023 Lisa Leave a comment

Books to Welcome Autumn This week Esther’s (@mrsbrownsbookbox on Insta) #8BrilliantBooks is for one of my favourite themes – welcoming…

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Posted in: A Poem A Day, Books and Storysacks
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Early Years Toy Shelfie Rotation – 20 months

16th September 2023 Lisa 1 Comment

Welcome to our toy shelfie for when my daughter Floss was 20 months old. I’ve given this post a little…

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Learning Through Play, Sensory Play, Small World, Toy Shelfies

The Thing At 52 Book Review – Loneliness, Befriending and Grief

14th September 2023 Lisa Leave a comment

The Thing At 52 – What a Mystery What an intriguing title – The Thing At 52. It’s a book…

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Autumn Books for Children and Families

12th September 2023 Lisa Leave a comment

Autumn Books In this blog post you’d find some of my top choices for Autumn books for children and families.…

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8 Books of Kindness and Friendship for Friendship Month

10th September 2023 Lisa Leave a comment

Books of Kindness and Friendship I love joining in with Esther’s (@mrsbrownsbookbox on Insta) #8BrilliantBooks and seeing what other people…

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Posted in: A Poem A Day, Books and Storysacks

The Spoonie Life of Bookworms #004

9th September 2023 Lisa Leave a comment

Welcome to the slow, gentle spoonie life of chronically ill bookworms. It’s been Floss’s first week back at school and…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Book Bands, Books and Storysacks, Learning Through Play, Meet the Mum Behind the Maker, Phonics, Reading, Spoonie Life of Bookworms, Tonies, Tonies and Yoto

Conker and the Monkey Trap by Hannah Peckham

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Have you heard of Conker the Chameleon? If not, go and get yourself a copy of the book immediately –…

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