Playing by the book

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

“Reading” the Red Book

Following on from the wordless Welcome to the Zoo by Alison Jay we have recently been enjoying another story told without words, The Red Book by Barbara Lehman.

Through simple line drawings and the clever use of frames to create pace Barbara Lehman tells the story of a young girl who, on her way to school, [...]

Going to the library

We go to our local library pretty much every week, and sometimes more often than that. It’s a lovely place to spend some time, with great staff, comfy seats and a very welcoming space for the kids, with toys interspersed amongst the books. It’s a perfect place for meeting up with other parents and kids, [...]

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