Book Review: Home and Dry by Sarah L. Smith
I have a more classical story for you this week. Generally this type of genre isn’t a picture book I’d usually go for but this story about family is sweet and wholesome. The Paddlings (love the…
I have a more classical story for you this week. Generally this type of genre isn’t a picture book I’d usually go for but this story about family is sweet and wholesome. The Paddlings (love the…
As well as children’s book reviews I’ve decided to begin adding novel & film reviews to the blog this year too. Before Caterpillar was born, Hubs and I would visit the cinema several times a month…
Guest post brought to you by Jasmine Roberts at Potty HQ. Potty training should not be a burden to the parties involved; the parent as well as the toddler. However, if the initial approach is wrong,…
I don’t know about you but when I know I need to hire someone – plumber, cleaner, swimming lessons for Caterpillar etc – my heart sinks a little bit. Unless you have a brilliant personal recommendation,…
Welcome back to Butterfly Book Club for 2017 – I hope to have lots more fabulous picturebooks to share with you this year, plus a few novels tossed in too for good measure because why…
I know it’s not Sunday but I wanted to sneak one final book review in before the end of the year. If there is one thing even better than a Christmas adventure story, it’s a…
I’ll confess, I’ve had kind of a downer on Christmas Eve boxes in the past. Why do we need to make Christmas even more magical? Do our kids really need more presents? This is extra…
It’s all about dogs on the blog this weekend it seems as I’m now reviewing a fab picture book about another of our four-legged friends. Don’t Call Me Choochie Pooh! is a funny, clever read…
When shopping for our children’s Christmas presents I think it can be easy to stick to big character toys or expensive electronic items when, in fact, the smaller gifts often end up being enjoyed for longer. I’ve…
I’ll admit, I’ve never considered buying one of the elf advent products because, frankly, I find the elves a little creepy, plus trying to think of different mischief to get them into each day felt…