I can remember as a child have a bumper book of stories, tales to keep me occupied throughout the year. Now Monkey can experience that too with A Year Full of Stories – a collection of stories and poems for every day of the year!
A Year Full of Stories is written by Georgie Adams (a favourite author in this house) and contains beautiful illustrations throughout by Selina Young.
I love the idea of reading a story or poem for a specific day and we’ve had a lot of fun after school since receiving this book.
Monkey runs to his magnetic calendar in the kitchen after school and then comes back to tell me what the day is so we can find the relevant page in A Year Full of Stories. He’s found the whole idea of starting a book at the back (for November) rather than the beginning quite exciting.
As you can see in the picture above the stories and poems are all fairly short, which makes this book a great add-on for bedtime reading, or for a chill out moment after school. It’s a book that will keep Monkey entertained for a long time to come. This November I’m reading him the stories, by next November I wonder if that will be the case or whether he’ll be reading them to me. Time will tell.
Priced at £20.00 A Year Full of Stories is an investment, a book to keep the family entertained and it would be well placed on any book shelf. It’s currently on offer over on Amazon for £15.00 – you can click through my affiliate link below to purchase.
disclaimer: we were sent this book in exchange for an honest review.
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My favourite day of the year is June 21st, my son’s birthday. As it’s also my birthday the day before,we have a big friends and family party/bbq complete with 2 birthday cakes- I make his and he makes mine-his creation is always the loveliest though!
I love Boxing day as the ids have their toys to play with and the day is less hectic – I just chill!
Christmas day as we have all the family together and the kids have lots of nice new toys to play with
I like Christmas Eve. I love the excitement and anticipation in the lead up to Christmas Day itself which is usually a bit of a let down.
Boxing Day as the havoc is over
Christmas day with everyone together.
Well its 2 as i love my kids birthdays, reminds me how lucky i am xxx
xmas day because get a sleep-in
My birthday, because my family spoil me
my birthday as i always get spoiled and a chance to chill
my daughters date of birth as its so far the best day for as its so specal
3rd August, my birthday, because it’s the day I get to do what I want to!
Christmas day!! I seriously LOVE christmas! I start to plan everything for the next year from Boxing Day lol 😀
Christmas day – its so much fun and the kids are so happy and excited!
Christmas Day as all the family are together spending quality time together x
mothers day, its my only day off! 😀
from now on, 15 April – the day that this year I became a mommy x
the last day of term before the summer holidays as the kids are so excited and happy and i look forward to spending time with them
25th May. No particular reason except a random day to be happy. Try to be happy every day!
Christmas day its so exciting
New Years day. nice fresh start to the year
For me I think it’s New Year’s Eve. I love the feeling that there’s a brand new year coming and thinking of all the things we plan to do.
Christmas Eve as it’s my birthday and when I was a little girl had 2 days of excitement
new years eve spending it with family and freinds saying goodbye to the old year hello to the new 🙂
Christmas day as my sister comes home from America and we can all spend it as a family 🙂
3 September is my daughter’s birthday, which is the day before my anniversary.
The day I finish work , prior to Christmas. With a long break , and Christmas to look forward, together with a festive feel at work, I feel so much happier .
Christmas Eve (particularly evening) because anything that hasn’t been bought or done has to be done without as it is too late so a relaxing evening before the BIG day!
Bonfire night is fun!
Christmas, its all about family and enjoying time together
I love Christmas day as its the only day all the family are together grandparents great grandparents kids and all 🙂
I don’t have a favourite date as it changes every year – but it is the first day on holiday!
Bonfire night which is also my sons birthday.
Christmas day, its just fun!
My fave day of the year has to be, June 7th, my sons birthday! 🙂
Christmas Day as all the family come together for presents, food and fun!
Christmas day as I am like a big kid
30th September – the day my little boy was born!
Jan 1st, a new year of opportunities beckons
My favourite day is Boxing Day. I can actually sit down and relax after spending most of Christmas Day cooking.
christmas day as i love seeing my kids so excited and happy
Christmas Eve, so full of excitement and wonder
Bonfire night, I adore the fireworks xx
My favourite day of the year has to be Christmas Eve! I lvoe the nostalgia, hype and excitement that builds up when I continue to carry out all my family traditions!
Christmas Eve – the anticipation is so exciting!
I love Christmas day as it is also my daughters favourite day 🙂
christmas day becasue its the day i get to spend with all my family and i love christmas because it is so magical
christmas day because its all about family xx
Christmas day because it’s always lots of fun
My Birthday, lots of treats, and friends and family to see
is halloween x love the spooky fun x
First day of my holidays, when I can really relax.
My favourite day is Christmas day. It holds some magic in my heart
I love pancake day, my husband makes really good sweet and savoury ones!
Well I would say Christmas Day but the build up is the best 🙂 I am gonna say 15th July 2015 as that is the day I am getting married !!!!! xx
Different each year, when we go on hols
i dont think i really have one tbh
christmas its time for family =)
November the 20th…. as this year my boyfriend proposed to me on that day
The second day of our summer holiday . Not the first as we always camp and day one is pitching and unpacking and inflating beds and exhausting.
I like Christmas day just because the whole family is together!
It has to be Christmas! I love seeing the look on my children’s faces and spending some proper family time together.
I love Christmas Day, I find it magical
it has to be christmas
I love the first saturday in july our town carnival day and celebrate my birthday
8Th January – my son’s birthday.
6th November… My Birthday!!!!
I love xmas Eve so exciting
Halloween – love all the scary costumes.
the 8th march as this is when i meet the love of my life
Christmas Eve, Its the most exciting day of the year 🙂
Christmas day. Family all together, the presents, the food and the kids so excited and happy x
Christmas Day – I get to see all my family together.
Christmas day, as everyone’s together having fun.
Summer Solstice – longest hours of daylight.
New years eve, we have a fun day with the family and then go to our friends who always have a party.
Christmas day as you can relax as no more shopping to be done
Christmas Eve because it’s so magical!
Christmas – everybody spending time together in a relaxed and festive manner.
Christmas Day because it’s my birthday!
I like Christmas Day when I make the dinner for everyone
My sister’s big Boxing Day party with all the family!
I absolutely love Christmas Eve.
New Year’s Day! Nice and calm after the madness is over – and a day to savour before going back to work!
Christmas day as it is one of the few days I get off work!
Christmas Day – because everyone gets to spend it together
st Patrick’s day. I love the way the whole world gets together for this one day! Never fails to make me smile.
I like New Years day, guaranteed a day off and usually good stuff on TV
My favourite day is May 1.
In May, Britain’s flora and fauna has awakened after the winter and everything is so fresh, vibrant and full of life. What’s more, summer is just around the corner. Wonderful!
Christmas day, good company , good memories, good food.
Christmas Day of Course – With My Family, It makes me happy and appreciative of what I have!
Hogmanay. just love to start the celebrations to bring in a new year.
Christmas Eve like the build up
Christmas day I get so excited
I love taking the children to church on Christmas morning and then coming home to lots of yummy food and presents.
Christmas Day as it’s the one day where we can all get together but you get to eat all day long!
18th May , my little boys birthday 🙂
christmas day – lovely family day 🙂
21st June as love the summer solcestice and the magic that surrounds it
got to be Christmas day love everything about it for getting up very early with the kids to see if santas been big family Christmas dinner games with all the kids and end the evening with a glass or two of wine perfect
Halloween – for dressing up!!
christmas day – i love how magical it is for my kids
My favourite day of the year is 25th December. I love seeing how excited my children are on christmas morning, seeing family and enjoying all the festivities of the day
1 st of april ,summer is on its way
Must be halloween 😉 love the atmosphere 😉
Christmas day, a lovely family day together having so much fun
=family time xmas day-lots of fun
Christmas Day as I get to spend the whole day with my five grandchildren.
My favourite day of the year is the day when we go to the airport for our holidays its the frisson of excitement in the air knowing in a few hours we will all be playing in the sunshine together
Christmas Day as it’s the one day of the year family can be together without having to rush off anywhere
Christmas day as all of the family get together – it doesn’t happen very often x
christmas day because it has a magical feeling to it watching my childrens eyes light up with excitement
Christmas Eve with all the excitement ahead
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July 4th first date
My favourite day of the year is the first of January, new years day. It is the day that many call a fresh start. For me, each year I make goals like many. It symbolises a fresh start for everyone.
My birthday cos its my special day
My birthday – everyone is nice to me
My favourite day of the year is my little girls birthday.
It’s got to be Christmas day, lovely family time, food and presents 🙂
Christmas Eve – no work, and all pre-Christmas excitement!
The day I break up for Christmas
Probably Christmas Eve, all the magic in the air, good films and music on, great food and my family are happy.