There’s a street party happening in town and Charlie wants to join in. Whilst his mum searches for Charlie’s balloon and party hat, Charlie’s imagination sets flight as he daydreams out loud about all the the spectacular and crazy sights … Continued
A finely woven novel exploring grief, hope and friendship, Storm Horse by Nick Garlick moved me to tears, even though I started reading it with a great sense of wariness, my inner cynic poised to be proved right with the … Continued
Tomorrow sees the start of the world’s greatest cycling event, Le Tour de France. This year it’s actually starting in the Dutch city of Utrecht, the hometown of Dick Bruna creator of Miffy (or Nijntje, to give her her original … Continued