As I have shared previously, my eldest loves a good dose of humour in her books. This started out with picture books and has continued as she moves into chapter books and novels. Today I am sharing a list of funny books she has loved so far (which I will continue to add to over […]
12 Magical Book Series for Kids Who Love Rainbow Magic
Immy was a big fan or the Rainbow Magic book series for many years but I am secretly relieved to say that she has totally moved on. While their magical stories of friendship are somewhat captivating for 5-8 year olds, I found them somewhat repetitive and formulaic, more than a little shallow and excessively sparkly. […]
10 Great Books for Tweens
This post is by regular contributor Kate Fairlie of Picklebums. We know how important reading is for our kids. We know that kids who are good at reading generally do better at school in all areas, but reading isn’t only about academics. When kids read, especially as they get older and become fluent, independent, readers, they […]
