Playing by the book

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

Blue horses, babies and brilliance

In my experience of parenthood so far Eric Carle and the birth of babies go hand in hand. If a newborn is going to receive a book or two as a welcome-to-the-world gift, it’s a nigh-on certainty that there’ll be stories or illustrations from Carle included. I know when M was born we were sent [...]

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A colourful name for a dream debut

[With apologies to readers in the Southern Hemisphere...] Are you looking for a little sprinkling of colour and humour to help you get through these last days of winter before spring arrives? If so, Peely Wally, the debut picture book from Kali Stileman may be just the thing you’re looking for. Peely Wally is a [...]

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Children’s Book Week, rain and cheerios

Today is the start of the UK’s Children’s Book Week, a celebration of reading for pleasure for children of primary school age (5-11) with special events taking place all over the country in schools, libraries and bookshops. 79 years old and going from strength to strength, the theme of this year’s Children’s Book Week is [...]

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