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2 more fabulous read alouds with rude bits
23 Aug 2012

2 more fabulous read alouds with rude bits

by Zoe | posted in: Caryl Hart, Leigh Hodgkinson | 12

“Do your briefs give you grief in the morning? Do your knickers get tied up in knots? Are you forced to wear tight, itchy, brown ones Or long, floppy, grey ones with spots?” Don’t worry, I’m not asking for full … Continued

Behaviour (good or bad), Castles, Clothing, Crowns, Food, Kings and Queens, Playfulness, Reading aloud
I spy with my little eye…
23 Jul 2012

I spy with my little eye…

by Zoe | posted in: Edward Gibbs | 15

…something beginning with B… or even BB… Yep, a Brilliant Book! I Spy with my little eye… by Edward Gibbs takes the well known, eponymous game and transforms it into the most beautiful of books. Every other page the reader … Continued

Animals, Different perspectives, Playfulness
Crocodiles just wanna have fun (with apologies to Cyndi Lauper)
6 Jun 2011

Crocodiles just wanna have fun (with apologies to Cyndi Lauper)

by Zoe | posted in: Catherine Rayner | 11

Solomon Crocodile is the latest book from Kate Greenaway medal winner Catherine Rayner. Before going any further I should admit that I’m re-reading this book right now sighing with recognition; as a parent who just wants a little bit of … Continued

Animals, Behaviour (good or bad), Crocodiles, Friendship, Mud, Playfulness

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