There’s something about Mary’s Hair
There’s something about Mary’s Hair…that makes kids laugh. And, when I say laugh, I mean rolling with laughter and tears in their eyes. I was […]
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children’s books
Princess Poppy
Princess Poppy is not a princess. Well, actually she is. She lives in a country cottage with her family in a village called Honeypot Hill.
The Giant Jam Sandwich
A recurrent theme in reviews of The Giant Jam Sandwich by John Vernon Lord and Janet Burroway is that the book was a childhood favourite…and
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Who’s whispering about Sir Charlie Stinky Socks?
Once upon a time there was a brave little knight who “helped dragons, monsters, princesses and kings.” Yes! Sir Charlie Stinky Socks is back in
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The Castle in the Field by Michael Morpurgo
There’s something about hideouts that children just love. Whether it’s a tent in the house or a treehouse or a fun nook, hideouts become magical
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Gorilla by Anthony Browne – 30th Anniversary Edition
When Gorilla was published in 1983 it marked the breakthrough of Anthony Browne as a children’s author and illustrator. Now it’s viewed as a modern
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