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Making Peg Dolls & More – a very satisfying craft book for families
24 Nov 2014

Making Peg Dolls & More – a very satisfying craft book for families

by Zoe | posted in: Margaret Bloom | 6

Making Peg Dolls & More: Toys that spin, fly and bring sweet dreams is a second book by Margaret Bloom full of ideas about how to make the most delightful peg dolls. Like many families, now we’re in the run … Continued

Dolls, Fairies, Imagination, Inclusive/diverse books, Sewing
Flower fairy wands and stunning Walter Crane illustrations
25 Sep 2014

Flower fairy wands and stunning Walter Crane illustrations

by Zoe | posted in: Cicely Mary Barker, Walter Crane | 5

Thinking recently about books and stories which have been shared across at least three generations of our family, I was reminded of the Flower Fairy books by Cicely Mary Barker. It was a little like suddenly seeing the trees for … Continued

Books / Libraries, Dressing up, Fairies, Flower Fairies, Flowers
Three pickled herrings, two happy readers, one fun book
10 Apr 2013

Three pickled herrings, two happy readers, one fun book

by Zoe | posted in: David Roberts, Sally Gardner | 3

Three Pickled Herrings by Sally Gardner, illustrated by David Roberts is the second in the Wings and Co detective series. We had so much fun with the first volume, Operation Bunny, (here’s our review) we couldn’t wait to read a … Continued

Adventure, Baking/cooking, Cats, Fairies, Humour, Mystery

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