Sunday Rain is a gorgeous book demonstrating perfectly, with understanding and empathy, the importance of gentle encouragement in early years. Of facing fears and stepping outside that comfort zone and the positive effects which result from leaping right into life and right into those glorious, rainy day puddles!
I recently took up crochet (stay with me, I honestly have a book related point) and joined a Facebook group for inspiration and ideas.
A Girl Called Owl the first book in this gorgeous series, was our last book read for the children’s book group Kid Lit Readers
Illustrated fiction for young readers is probably the biggest marvel of modern publishing. Longer fully illustrated novels designed specifically to bridge the gap between
I think since we came out of lockdown there have been some of us who, more than ever, appreciate the untouched lovely countryside and
I have a huge number of books waiting to be blogged, all fantastic books that I’m desperate to share with you, but sometimes certain
School’s have broken up officially, after a very strange period. But it’s still important to remember there are children preparing to start school for
It’s been a hard few months for everyone hasn’t it? So it’s even more important that we look to books, not just to reassure
There’s something about llamas isn’t there? That kids seem to love, I think it’s probably the quiff, and perhaps the spit risk! But these
We may be slowly coming out of these strange lockdown times, but there’s no doubt that things are still different. Social distancing is still
Just Alexis. A Library & Information Assistant based in Sheffield Central Children's Library. Passionate about books, reading, writing and illustration. Occasional art dabbler. I would love to hear from you, so please feel free to interact with me on any offered platforms, or e-mail me privately with any comments and requests. Thanks for visiting Book Monsters.
