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Phonics Glossary – What Phonics Terms Mean

26th November 2020 Lisa Leave a comment

Here you find simple explanations to help you understand some of the jargon used in the teaching of phonics. They…

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Orange Book Banded Book Recommendations

31st October 2020 Lisa Leave a comment

Are you looking for great books to share with your child, that also help them develop their reading skills? Book…

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Book Bands – Learning to Read at Home and School

30th October 2020 Lisa Leave a comment

This post will tell you what you need to know about book bands, but first let’s not forget the wonder…

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Posted in: Book Bands, Books and Storysacks, Learn a Language, Phonics

Book Subscription Boxes for Children and Families

22nd October 2020 Lisa Leave a comment

Book subscription boxes are a brilliant way to engage your children and the whole family in the joy of stories.…

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The Story Orchestra – Carnival of the Animals – Book Review

9th October 2020 Lisa 2 Comments

‘The Story Orchestra – Carnival of the Animals – Spectacularly amazing. Rich in so many dimensions from the music to the illustrations, from the words to the texture of the book. A sensory delight’

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Book shelf with a rainbow of books and on the top shelf books by Frances Stickley including The Mouse's Apples by Frances Stickley and Kristyna Litten, what will you dream of tonight? and Love you always with story props to go with the stories

The Mouse’s Apples – Frances Stickley – Kristyna Litten – Book Review

4th October 2020 Lisa Leave a comment

‘The Mouse’s Apples is a delightful tale of friendship and sharing with the unlikeliest duo. Stunning illustrations meld into a beautiful mix with the ruminative text.’

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Snow Ghost – Book Review

27th September 2020 Lisa Leave a comment

Snow Ghost is an enchanting book full of wintery magic that warms your heart and fills your soul with the joy of play. Written by Tony Mitton and illustrated by Diana Mayo.

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Nature All Around: Birds – Book Review

26th September 2020 Lisa Leave a comment

Review – Nature All Around: Birds ‘Nature All Around: Birds is a stunningly informative treasure of a book to tantalise…

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I Am a Capybara by Michela Fabbri – Book Review

25th September 2020 Lisa Leave a comment

Review – I Am a Capybara I Am a Capybara is such a delightful book. The illustrations are wonderful, sweet…

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Bookworm Book Update – Books of Colour

8th June 2020 Lisa Leave a comment

There’s been lots happening in the world of children’s books this week. I Can’t wait to share with you our…

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