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Monsters

What is a monster, anyway? A guest post by Lari Don
10 May 2018

What is a monster, anyway? A guest post by Lari Don

by Zoe | posted in: Lari Don, Nataša Ilinčić | 1

“I love writing about monsters! Usually when I write about monsters, they are baddies trying to defeat (or even devour) my main characters. But sometimes when we say ‘monster’, we don’t mean ‘baddie’ or ‘evil’ or ‘villain’ or even ‘scary’. … Continued

Folk tales, Monsters, Scotland
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
Eat Your People! Just what do children taste like?
8 Sep 2016

Eat Your People! Just what do children taste like?

by Zoe | posted in: David Wojtowycz, Lou Kuenzler | 6

I’m glad there are parents on this planet who’ve got children who will eat octopus and anchovies and olives. I can only bow down in awe of them for my kids are the sort whose culinary world is very much … Continued

Family life, Food, Humour, Manners, Monsters

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