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Seeds
Nature projects are such a magical part of a child’s education. There are many things to discover and explore, it can be perfect for hands-on learning, and they provide a strong foundation for science studies. Nature studies can incorporate a variety of subjects – everything from science, math, crafts, creative writing, and of course stories! Stories can be placed at the heart of any element of your child’s education. Not only do you have factual books available, but you can also utilise living books. These are stories that make events come alive by drawing you into the subject, stirring your imagination and emotions, and meeting characters that bring you into…
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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…
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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…
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Winter Stories
The night is closing in much faster, the temperature is dropping, and frost is starting to appear each morning. Now is the perfect time to gather your collection of winter stories and snuggle up with blankets, steaming mugs of hot chocolate and lots of marshmallows! Before we dive into the glitter and merriment of Christmas, it feels nice to slow things down with some wintery tales. With a lovely selection of picture books and even a few non-fiction, I’m sure you’ll find the perfect choice for your bookworms. Picture Books Non-Fiction Winter Solstice I hope you enjoy this list! Do let me know which books your little bookworms are loving!…
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Autumn Picture Books
As we move into autumn, it’s time to refresh our book shelves. Now is the time to gather together all all your favourite stories that conjure up those feelings of crisp mornings, hushed walks, falling leaves and snuffling hedgehogs. Seasonal books are such a joy to include in your bedtime reading, morning baskets and read-alouds. They mark the turning of the year with such beautiful stories, and illustrations full of autumn colours. By introducing little ones to the changing of the season and all that it brings, these books become the perfect springboard for nature walks, weather studies, art projects and sparking their curiosity of the world around them. These…