Thomas & Friends Amazing ABC

Thomas & Friends Amazing ABC – a book review

I think it’s fairly clear that Monkey is a big fan of Thomas & Friends, especially as he’s birthday treat was a Days Out with Thomas event!  Monkey has just turned 4 and really needs help with learning his letters, he gets easily distracted and isn’t that bothered about learning his alphabet.  Hopefully I now…Continue reading Thomas & Friends Amazing ABC – a book review

Brio Monorail Railway set

Brio Monorail Airport set – a review for The Toadstool

    As you know we’ve recently returned from visiting my parents in Spain.  We travelled from Birmingham Airport and Monkey was fascinated by their Monorail.  It was something he’d never seen before, so imagine his delight when The Toadstool sent us the new Brio Monorail Airport Set to review!  He is already mad about aeroplanes,…Continue reading Brio Monorail Airport set – a review for The Toadstool

Avalanche Fruit Stand – a game review for Learning Resources – AD sent for review

disclosure:  we were sent this game for the purpose of review, our comments, however, remain our own honest thoughts. Daddy P comes from a long line of Greengrocers and we’ve always made a point of sharing his family history with our son.  I love games, toys and books that relate to our family – whether…Continue reading Avalanche Fruit Stand – a game review for Learning Resources – AD sent for review

Jump Up and Join In

Jump Up and Join In – Reading, Music, Singing and soon to be an App

Earlier this week Monkey and I were invited to London by Egmont to meet Carrie and David Grant, and to hear about Jump Up and Join In – otherwise known as #juji. Based on six energetic picture books, JUJI is about making music, jumping up and joining in. I was rather excited about this invitation…Continue reading Jump Up and Join In – Reading, Music, Singing and soon to be an App