Harry Potter (again) and more
Harry Potter, by JK Rowling I thought I’d take the chance during the recent lockdown in Melbourne to try reading Harry Potter aloud to my...
Ruby Redfort and Clarice Bean
Lauren Child's picture books are works of art, and her chapter books are funny and enthralling....
Booking in February
‘Brand New’ Leo Timmers Picture Book Leo Timmers is still my favourite international illustrator. His work is radiantly colourful, whimsically comical and endlessly engaging. He...
Christmas and more
Books for Christmas In an effort to maintain a sensible amount of gifts on Christmas morning my kids get a ‘Santa Sack’ filled mainly with...
Six Great Picture Books
Little Fox and the Wild Imagination, by Jorma Taccone and Dan Santat– A visual smash hit, but you wouldn’t expect any less from Dan Santat....
The last 3 months…
Since my last blog post we have been living under serious restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid in Melbourne. Meaning school was taught remotely...
Booking in July
July saw us back in isolation, remote learning for the kids, no playgrounds, no libraries, no play-dates. Fortunately, we had over 24 hours notice and...
Booking in June
We’re back getting a regular supply of books from the library and some we’ve been waiting on for months are now available and we have...
Earning Money with $5 Book Reviews
Jordan and I don’t give our kids pocket money. They can earn money for doing additional chores around the house on top of the chores...
Booking in Isolation
Reading has looked a bit different for us during isolation. Before all the libraries closed I really stocked up and the kids brought home books...