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  • Hot Air Balloon CraftHot Air Balloon Craft Inspired by “Nop”
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  • Puppy Dog Ears CraftPuppy Dog Ears Craft Inspired By “When Billy Was A Dog”
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    Puppy Dog Ears Craft Inspired By “When Billy Was A Dog”

    September 12, 2020 /

    Are you looking for a great craft to make with your children for Book Week? These puppy dog ears were inspired by one of this year's CBCA shortlisted Early Childhood books, "When Billy Was a Dog," written by Kirsty Murray and illustrated by Karen Blair. This craft Includes free printable templates.

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    Doll house makeover

    Doll House Makeover

    June 23, 2019

    Lego Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

    December 5, 2019

    Lego Disneyland Mad Tea Party

    April 5, 2020
  • 9 Picture Books about the Little Moments
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    Celebrating the Little Moments | 9 Picture Books for Children

    August 23, 2020 /

    The big moments in life are filled with excitement, fun and happiness, but sometimes it is the small quiet moments that bring us the most joy and the fondest memories. These quiet moments have been beautifully captured in these 9 picture books for children of all ages. They are filled with lovely reminders of how simple moments can be extraordinary too.

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    9 Picture Books about the Coronavirus

    9 Picture Books about the Coronavirus

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    Birdhouse Treasure Box Inspired by “Tilly”

    August 21, 2020 /

    Are you looking for a great craft to make with your children for Book Week 2020? These birdhouse treasure boxes were inspired by one of this year's CBCA shortlisted Picture Books Tilly, written by Jane Godwin and illustrated by Anna Walker.

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    Magazine Christmas Tree

    December 14, 2019
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    July 6, 2020

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  • 9 Picture Books about the Coronavirus
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    9 Picture Books about the Coronavirus

    August 13, 2020 /

    Here are 9 picture books about the coronavirus. Each of these beautiful books looks at the virus from a child’s perspective and are perfect for starting a conversation with your children.

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    The Beginning Woods by Malcolm McNeil

    June 6, 2020

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    The Beginning Woods by Malcolm McNeil

    June 6, 2020 /

    A mystery no one can solve. The Vanishings started without warning. People disappearing into thin air – just piles of clothes left behind. Each day, thousands gone without a trace.  A baby no one wanted. Max was abandoned in a bookshop and grows up haunted by memories of his parents. Only he can solve the mystery of the Vanishings.  A secret that could save the future. To find the answers, Max must leave this world and enter the Beginning Woods. A realm of magic and terror, life and death. But can he bear the truth – or will it destroy him? A story that will take you to another world. Greater than your dreams.…

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    9 Picture Books about the Coronavirus

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    20 Great Reads for Easter

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    May Gibbs: Snugglepot & Cuddlepie

    May 13, 2020 /

    To us she is May Gibbs, creator of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie. But to her family, she was known as ‘Mamie’. In a land far away, where fairies and pixies and elves live deep in the woods, a little girl is born. Her family call her Mamie. Mamie loves to sing, dance and paint with her magical friends. Her days are like a modern-day fairy tale. But when her family moves to the bottom of the world, Mamie’s life is turned upside down. From green fields drenched with rain to hot skies and dusty plains, will she ever find new fairy friends in this strange and beautiful land? For my daughter’s birthday…

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    9 Picture Books about the Coronavirus

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    Star Wars: 16 Books for Padawans

    May 4, 2020 /

    As today is May the 4th, I thought I might join in the Star Wars fun and take a look at some of the Star Wars books I have in my Junior School Library. Star Wars books are always extremely popular and are almost always out on loan. Below are some of the student’s favourites. In this selection you will see Non Fiction and Fiction books with something for everyone, both younger and older children and everyone in between. Non Fiction Books Star Wars: Complete Vehicles The complete guide to the spacecraft and vehicles of the Star Wars six-film saga. It features 55 giant cross-section pictures and hundreds of smaller…

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    20 Great Reads for Easter

    March 31, 2019 /

    Here are 20 Easter books that you will love sharing with your younger children. I have included some popular characters; Clifford, Peppa Pig and Mr. Men, some of our family favourites and some Easter books which are popular with students in my school library. Enjoy!! We’re Going on an Egg Hunt by Laura Hughes (2016) Join the Rabbit siblings as they set off on an exciting lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt. With ten eggs to find and count, it’s great fun. But watch out for the obstacles along the way – lambs, chicks, bees and ducks – and there’s even a wolfish surprise, so do take care.  Reminiscent of “We’re Going…

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Recent Posts

  • Hot Air Balloon Craft Inspired by “Nop”
  • Curious Creatures, Wild Minds | Book Week Display 2020
  • Puppy Dog Ears Craft Inspired By “When Billy Was A Dog”
  • Celebrating the Little Moments | 9 Picture Books for Children
  • Birdhouse Treasure Box Inspired by “Tilly”

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I’m Susan, a school librarian and mum of two, who loves books & reading, crafts, renovating our home and going on holidays with my family.

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Recent Posts

  • Hot Air Balloon CraftHot Air Balloon Craft Inspired by “Nop”
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  • Curious Creatures, Wild Minds | Book Week Display 2020
    In Children's Books, Read
  • Puppy Dog Ears CraftPuppy Dog Ears Craft Inspired By “When Billy Was A Dog”
    In DIY, Make

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