Playing by the book

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

What happens after dark in the toy museum?

Have you ever wondered what happens to all the exhibits in a museum once the public have gone home, the doors are locked and the lights turned off? In the Museum of Childhood, where David Lucas’ latest book, Lost in the Toy Museum is set, wondrous things happen after dark; all the toys come to [...]

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An Interview with David Lucas

Although I love writing every post I put up on Playing by the book, today’s post has made me more excited than usual! I’m thrilled to be bringing you an interview with one of my favourite British illustrators, David Lucas. M, J and I first discovered David’s books when he was named one of the [...]

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Cacao Girl

Move over Biscuit Bear… here comes Cake Girl! After a long and patient wait, I’ve finally been able to get my hands on the latest book by David Lucas – Cake Girl – and (hooray, hooray ) it has been worth the wait! Alone again on her birthday, a witch decides to bake a cake [...]

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