Articles about specific books, the thinking behind them and ways parents and teachers might use them
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Morning and Bedtime routines - lots to inspire families in these new titles...
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Bouncy, rich text for energetic wake-up AND
dreamy lyrical prose for gentle winding down at bedtime - Candid Cocoa
Click here to read more about all the small details there are to see and enjoy in these new titles.
Kanga - an inspirational fabric from Tanzania
Click here to read more about Kanga and how it inspires us creatively.
Flowers
Planting a flower garden is wonderful, but while you are waiting for them to grow, you might be interested to check out the history of flower names (like Poppy, Iris or Rose) and find out about names in other countries and languages.
There's also some great ideas for secret garden projects here.

And see how to make a Mary-Mary doll here.
Sleepover and Identity
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Are sleepovers an opportunity for young children to think about identity - to see things through someone else's eyes; to share the experience of living in another household; to think about what it’s like to be a child living in different circumstances; to imagine what it might be like to instead live this child’s life as part of this household. (Also on my blog if you'd like to comment)
Developing Empathy
Picture books can help children develop empathy - Blog post commissioned for Empathy Day 2018

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Consent
How a picture book about a cat could help teach
children about consent and boundaries
- article commissioned by BookTrust
Starting School or pre-school
Parents and teachers in the UK and Ireland,
Lulu's First Day is your edition. Click here for tips
for preparing your child's first day at school or pre-school.

Teachers, Early Years Educators...
Click here for more information, thoughts about the story and insights for teachers.


Parents and teachers in the US and Canada,
Lola Goes to School is the US edition. Click here for tips
for preparing your child's first day at kindergarden or school.

Teachers, Early Years Educators...
Click here for more information, thoughs about the story and insights for teachers.