disclosure: we were sent the item mentioned for the purpose of hosting a giveaway We’ve been fans of the Peter’s Railway series of books long before I mentioned them on the blog. They really are a must for children who love steam trains of all sizes. When I noticed that a new book would be…Continue reading Peter’s Railway Racing Trains signed copy – AD sent for giveaway
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An update on my reluctant reader
Whenever I look at the recommended reading list from school for a child in Year Four, if I’m honest, I just want to cry. I feel defeated as a parent, and as a book lover. I just haven’t been able to visualise my nearly nine-year old son ever getting to the point where he’ll be…Continue reading An update on my reluctant reader
Steam Train adventures on the Severn Valley Railway
We love our heritage railway adventures here, since my son was two years old his birthday day out has always features a steam train somewhere across the country. He’s nearly nine now and his love is growing for these majestic machines. But I’ve realised I don’t often actually share those adventures on the blog. At…Continue reading Steam Train adventures on the Severn Valley Railway
Peter’s Railway book bundle giveaway
If you read my post last week about the BookTrust Time to Read campaign, you will have noticed that we brought my son’s love of steam trains alive with his Peter’s Railway book and a visit to the Severn Valley Railway. With a reluctant independent reader I’m always on the look out for books that…Continue reading Peter’s Railway book bundle giveaway
Bringing books to life with BookTrust Time to Read #TimetoRead
I’ve been an avid bookworm for as long as I can remember. I just can’t imagine a world without books playing a dominant role. It’s a passion that I’ve been trying to pass on to my son since he was a baby. He’s always been surrounded by books and I’ve read to him since he…Continue reading Bringing books to life with BookTrust Time to Read #TimetoRead
Not dressing up – Living Arrows
It’s no secret that World Book Day isn’t the biggest of hits in this house. Although, if you remember we did have a change last year when my son went to school dressed as Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon. I thought he might actually be happy to dress up as Hiccup again this…Continue reading Not dressing up – Living Arrows