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Bedtime reading

The Wardrobe Monster
10 Apr 2018

The Wardrobe Monster

by Zoe | posted in: Bryony Thomson | 0

Bryony Thomson (@Art_Bryony) is the début author and illustrator of The Wardrobe Monster, a reassuring story for all children who imagine monsters in the darkness. Its fluid, friendly illustrations (they reminded me a little of illustration by Rebecca Cobb) and … Continued

Bedtime reading, Emotions, Monsters
What’s your family bedtime routine?
20 Aug 2016

What’s your family bedtime routine?

by Zoe | posted in: Aaron Zenz | 5

I’m sure your children are angelic delights but I have been known to declare my own M and J “monsters” when they’ve done something particularly mischievous, especially at the end of the day when my energy is running low and … Continued

Bedtime reading, Daily routines, Humour, Monsters
This is not a bedtime story: End of the day reading with Will Mabbitt and Fred Blunt
28 Apr 2016

This is not a bedtime story: End of the day reading with Will Mabbitt and Fred Blunt

by Zoe | posted in: Fred Blunt, Will Mabbitt | 5

What happens when the child you’re reading to at bedtime takes control of the story and turns expectations on their head? So if instead of something quiet and soothing, designed to make eyelids heavy and pulses slow, the air is … Continued

Author/Illustrator Interviews, Bedtime reading, Dads, Dinosaurs, Humour, Imagination, Lions, Robots

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