Infused with heartfelt themes, board books and novelty titles galore emerge just in time for Valentine's Day. Hot on the trail of little Bobo's love-seeking jungle jaunt, author/ illustrator Jez Continue reading »

My daughter loves making the noises of the animals as they are introduced - and I know this book will be fab for her when she is older and starting to listen out for different sounds. His Eddy and the Bear trilogy (which began with the much-loved Where's My Teddy in 1992) has sold nearly four and a half million copies and was made into an BAFTA award-winning animated television series. Our 2 year old little boy loves this book and when I say love I mean obsessed LOL ... we must have read this the other day about 10 times :D .. He seems to like the big colourful pictures My 3 yr old liked this book for a bit, but did not hold his attention for long. he still looks at it but not very often. I did not think the rhyming was that good.One morning, Sid the dog is filled with an overwhelming feeling of happiness which – to his utter surprise – sends him floating into the sky and all the way to school! In 2000 Jez created Hug - a powerful and touching book of only three words about a baby chimpanzee called Bobo who loses his Mom. Oprah Winfrey raved about it on her show when she chose it for her recommended reading list while Richard Curtis (the writer and director of Four Weddings and a Funeral) selected it as one of his ‘Best Books’, calling it ‘classic family drama which holds up well next to Jez’s other masterpieces.’ Bobo went on to star in thee more classics; Tall ( which along with Hug won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Book Award) Yes and Play. The series has sold almost 3 million copies. Well done to the children in the Key Stage 2 base who have earned reading certificates this half term. ... See More See Less Rhyming helps children play with words and language and helps them be develop skills necessary to decode and read words. This skill is very important and should be nurtured whenever possible. The following link will take you to a post all about rhyming. It has games and activities for you to enjoy with your little.

Our harvest donations have been collected by Hospitality & Hope. The well being buddies helped to sort it and load up Johnny's car. He has invited the children to help out in the food bank. Johnny told the children what happens to the food and how it helps the families. Thank you all for your kind donations. Mrs Quinn ... See More See LessKeep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.