*This is a review post. We were kindly sent a book to read and share about* Getting my kids to learn to read, and also to enjoy reading is one of the basics of parenting for me. I think that if you can get your kids reading, and love reading, in whatever form works for […]
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Lillian White’s Journey – Karen Kelly
*This is a review post. I was kindly sent a book to read and review. All opinions are my own* Lillian White has a little problem, or actually a few problems, in fact she seems to manage life whilst navigating them: On the morning of her wedding, Lillian White awakes with a hangover from hell, […]
READ MOREWhat Wesley Wore – A beautiful book to help talk about bullying with your kids.
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent a book to read and review* Bullying is a sensitive topic. You may have experienced being bullied either as a child or an adult, or you may be a parent who’s child/children have been bullied. Until it happens to you, it feels like something everyone talks […]
READ MORETigeropolis – Caught in the Trap.
*We were kindly sent a book to read and review* We are big fans of reading in this house, and love finding new books and authors to add to our reading lists. As the world changes and becomes more aware of the issues our planet is facing, I am trying to encourage my kids to […]
READ MOREIt’s a Kid’s Life by Kerry Gibb – book review and giveaway
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent a book to read and share about* We are always on the look out for fun children’s books for both kids, and we have wide and eclectic tastes. My small son loves books he can relate to with characters that make him feel he is part […]
READ MOREA gift from Woolworths – Elaine Everest
*This is a book review, I was kindly asked to review, but all opinions are my own* It’s such an honour to be able to review books written by other people, one day I hope to be able to write my own book, but I thoroughly enjoy reading and sharing about the work of others […]
READ MOREMy mother is a Christmas Elf
*we were kindly sent an item to review for this post. There is also an affiliate link within this post* We love all things Christmassy, and it’s that time of year when we like to share about all things Christmas related that we love and think our readers will love to. I am a bit […]
READ MOREThe Draughtsman Damsel – Emily Klein
I must admit I find it hard to write book reviews, because I want to talk about the book and the characters a lot, and share a lot of detail, when a book review is simply supposed to be a taster of the book, to give you an idea so you then want to go […]
READ MORECleo & Baloo – Finding their way home
If you know our blog at all, you know we love our cats and that Layla was a rescue kitten, and we are passionate about cats having good, loving homes and being cared for. Cats are amazing, intelligent and funny creatures and deserve the best life they can be given. Jasper and Layla are members […]
READ MOREThe Jacky Ha Ha Mum & Daughter Book Club
I love a good book and recently delved into the world of Book Clubs, as an adult, finding it a good way to meet people, socially, to enjoy discussing books we are reading. They are fun and an easy way to make new friends or catch up with people. A book club for kids is […]
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