World Book Day is fast approaching and is a celebration of reading. The event is marked on March 4 but books can be enjoyed any day of the year. Sharing stories together for just ten minutes a day can encourage a child’s love of reading and improve their vocabulary. Picture books are also a great… Continue Reading
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Guided Reading for home schoolers
When families are self-isolating or home schooling, there’s no better time to share a story or two. There are plenty of fantastic reads available with follow-up activities to spark children’s imaginations. When learning to read children need plenty of practice and lots of encouragement which hopefully will lead to a life long love of reading.… Continue Reading
Unicorn Training – the magic is here!
Unicorn Training is out now! The story of naughty Splodge and his owner Tilly has been brought to life thanks to the fantastic illustrations of Mike Byrne and there are also a smattering of sparkles across the cover to add that touch of magic. For more details see http://www.quartoknows.com/books/9780711251175/Unicorn-Training.html Continue Reading
Knit in Public Day
Granny Mutton says get those needles clicking for the largest knitting event in the world. World Wide Knit in Public Day. Knitters from 57 countries will be taking part and events in the UK will be held on June 8 including Blake House Craft Centre, near Braintree, Brentwood Art Trail, The Yarn Dispensary Faversham, The… Continue Reading
Mole in Goal scores a hit
Mole in Goal has scored a hit review with Cathy of Chez L’Abeille, an early years teacher and blogger who described it as “a great book in which disability is sensitively explored.” To see the full review go to http://www.beecathy.wordpress.com Continue Reading
National Writing Day
Grab a pen and some paper and get scribbling for National Writing Day on June 27. The importance of reading is well-known but the skills and enjoyment gained from writing are often over-looked. The aim of National Writing Day is to support people in putting their stories onto paper whether it be from their imagination,… Continue Reading
Royal Birthday Surprise
My latest story The Royal Birthday Surprise is featured in May’s edition of the beautifully designed Storytime Magazine.(issue 45) Prince Henry wants a big birthday bash but it doesn’t go to plan. The story has been given some delightful illustrations by Jessica Gibson. Check it out at http://www.storytimemagazine.com Continue Reading
World Book Day Fun
Little Lionel is on the trail of book enthusiasts for World Book Day on March 1. I will be visiting pupils for storytelling sessions and hope children will spread the word that reading can be fun. There’s ideas, quizzes, and dressing up suggestions on the official website http://www.worldbookday.com Continue Reading
Storytellers’ Christmas
Essex authors in every genre from local history to children’s books, crime and YA gathered for Storytellers’ Christmas recently. Here I am with children’s author Tessa Buckley who writes the Eye Spy adventure series. Continue Reading
