Golidlocks and the most gorgeous book

In an age where you can get book apps which literally sing and dance on the device of your choice, I get a very special thrill when I discover a paper-based book which really embraces its physicality and oozes beauty and charm with an certain, unbeatable huggability. Goldilocks by Allan Ahlberg and Jessica Ahlberg is [...]

Which book character would you like to bring to life?

Having watched Eleanor’s secret (which, don’t forget you can win a copy of here) I got to thinking about other films which are about reading, the power of stories and/or storybook characters coming to life. With the help of friends on Twitter I came up with this list: Inkheart The Neverending Story Stanley and Iris [...]

Fantastic Fiction for Kids – Frogs, princesses and princes

Today’s Fantastic Fiction for Kids post comes from Janelle at Brimful Curiosities. Janelle’s blog features reviews and posts on children’s books, music, educational products, toys and more. Every week I make a point of going through her “Full to the Brim” Kid’s Book Giveaway List – a round up of kidlit giveaways all over the [...]

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