• Booklists,  Festivals & Celebrations

    Valentine’s Day Picture Books

    It’s that time of year where everyone feels a bit more loved up! Although usually aimed at couples having candlelit dinners and eating boxes of chocs, I think it is also the perfect time for family and loved ones. A simple family meal, being mindful of each other and just keeping that message of togetherness throughout your day, how you mark the day doesn’t have to be complicate! With that in mind I’ve picked a few of my favourite picture books and board books with a love theme! Perfect for snuggling up for bedtime reading with your little loved ones.  A downloadable copy of this list is free to download…

  • Booklists,  Festivals & Celebrations

    Books for Lunar New Year

    Lunar New Year will soon be upon us. This festival, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, celebrates the beginning of a new year in the traditional lunisolar calendar. The first day of the celebrations depends on the phases of the moon and so the date varies from year to year. Explore the customs and history of this festival with these favourite picture books! I’ve also included some traditional Chinese tales for those wanting to take their explorations further. The perfect springboard to explore this wonderful festival and be inspired to create your own celebrations to mark the occasion. Some books may unfortunately be out-of-print now, but can hopefully be…