Watch out, Hawker library. There's a new book in town. And it's rushed to claim a spot in the family favourites list. Meet The Day the Crayons Quit. --- The Day the Crayons Quit / Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers (HarperCollins Children's ...
Archives for March 2016
The kindness of strangers – part one
On a cool Tuesday in late November of last year, I dropped the kids off at kinder and care, then dropped my car off at the dealership to be serviced, then hopped on the courtesy bus into the CBD. (THRILLING OPENING. I'M HOOKED. TELL ME MORE.) I ...
Encouraging literacy development in children – and book pack GIVEAWAY!
I am so excited about this post. I know I'm supposed to act all cool, calm and collected. I'm supposed to casually mention in passing that oh, by the way, here's a literacy expert I happened to chat with (okay, email) who gave valuable insights ...
Once Upon a Twice – Denise Doyen and Barry Moser (book review)
Once Upon a Twice / Denise Doyen and Barry Moser (Dragonfly Books, 2009) This book has become a firm favourite since my son received it for Christmas. Once Upon a Twice is a tale of caution. It's a fable told not in the straightforward ...
Oh, the Blogs You’ll Blog!
Congratulations! You've started a blog. You're ready to web-schmooze and work like a dog! You have brains in your head, and a bum on your chair. You can steer your blog any direction you care. You're at your computer, and you know the ...