I am so pleased to be hosting a stop on the Tangletree Mysteries blog tour. I loved exploring Tangletree Mysteries: Peggy and Stu Investigate, a fun and vibrant graphic novel. Tangletree Mysteries was released in July 2023, written and illustrated by Steve Roberts and Joel Stewart and published by Welbeck Children’s Books. About the bookContinue reading “Blog tour: Tangletree Mysteries: Peggy and Stu Investigate by Steve Roberts and Joel Stewart”
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Blog tour: Chasing the Shy Town by Erika McGann
I am so pleased to be hosting a stop on the Chasing the Shy Town blog tour. I loved the fun nature of Chasing the Shy Town, which encapsulates the innocence of children’s natural curiosity and delves into the impossibility of perfection in a child friendly way. Chasing the Shy Town was released in JuneContinue reading “Blog tour: Chasing the Shy Town by Erika McGann”
Blog Tour: The Wind Child by Gabriela Houston
I am delighted to be hosting the penultimate stop on The Wind Child blog tour. Stories have been told for over thousands of years, to entertain, to inform and to escape. I really love books that transport you to a faraway land – a land of make believe, where anything is possible. Gabriela Houston, selfContinue reading “Blog Tour: The Wind Child by Gabriela Houston”
What Stars Are Made Of
This was an emotionally cleansing and grounding story to read after a long term as a teacher in these current challenging times. Providing perspective where needed. Another fantastic addition to our ReadingWell book selection and quite possibly, this year’s summer class reader for Y6. Libby is a 12-year-old girl, who was born, with Turner Syndrome,Continue reading “What Stars Are Made Of”
The Weather Weaver
Fans of Sophie Anderson and Abi Elphinstone rejoice – this magical story reminiscent of folklore and myths will captivate your imagination. A great support in teaching the weather, acceptance, hidden strength, courage and teamwork. Returning home to Shetland, 11-year-old Stella will spend the summer with her Grandpa but everything has changed. Stella is catapulted intoContinue reading “The Weather Weaver”
Are children listening?
Daily story time is embedded in my school, nothing is out on the tables, the children intently listen to the adult read from the class reader. But are they really listening or simply dreaming about the contents of their lunch boxes? This year we introduced Accelerated Reader (AR), a system to motivate children to read.Continue reading “Are children listening?”
Author Visits Inspire Reading
Two years ago, there was a lack of reading in my school….the library was turned into an extra classroom for Year 6….we had carousel reading lessons, you know, the ones where the teacher works with the least able group, everyone else mucks about or interrupts every 5 seconds and no-one gets any work done….the headteacherContinue reading “Author Visits Inspire Reading”
Beetle Boy
This summer I have reignited my love for reading through a variety of children’s literature. I visited my local library, scouring for titles and authors recommended on Twitter. Bettle Boy by M. G. Leonard was one of them. I purchased this book amongst others at the beginning of the last school year and it hasContinue reading “Beetle Boy”
Children’s lit – who’s the audience?
I have always been an avid reader, but since becoming a teacher and taking on reading lead, I have veered towards children’s lit. And to tell you the truth I have been blown away, there are some truly amazing books out there, I have read amongst others: The House with Chicken Legs, The Boy atContinue reading “Children’s lit – who’s the audience?”
Reading for pleasure?
I have fallen back in love with reading, note that I didn’t say reading for pleasure. What exactly is reading for pleasure – escapism? adventure? isn’t all reading, for pleasure of some sort? When I started researching and devouring every blog and insert I could get my grubby little hands on to adapt and enhanceContinue reading “Reading for pleasure?”
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