Playing by the book

Reviews of kids' books and the crazy, fun stuff they inspire us to do

I bet you have something in common with Michael Rosen and The Duchess of Cornwall

…And with Lauren Laverne, Shami Chakrabarti and even Jamie Oliver! All these people have made a very simple promise: during 2012 they will share 20 books with others. It’s simple isn’t it? And why have they made this promise? Because they know the importance, value and joy of books. Because they know what a difference [...]

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Thankyous and winners

We just did something amazing! Together we raised £582 for Book Aid International! A very heartfelt Thank You to everyone who supported me, encouraged me, and who donated to Book Aid Thank you to Katie Cleminson, whose donation of a wonderful illustration, and two signed books made this all possible. Thank you to Chris Haughton, [...]

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A quick reminder! Last few hours to help me raise funds for Book Aid

You’ve just got a few hours left to help me raise funds for Book Aid International… “Lines close” at 9 pm tonight (UK time), and the winner of the original illustration by Katie Cleminson, plus the lucky folk who get signed books from her, or signed prints from Chris Haughton will be announced shortly there [...]

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