Ivy Pocket

How does anyone describe Ivy Pocket? Most people think she is quirky, despite being 12 she has the spirit of an old women, she's exasperating, constantly doing things that she doesn't realise she is doing, she is unaware of the baddies around her and people are constantly requesting that their home addresses are not revealed to Ivy. I find Ivy Pocket to be a bit of a train wreck, but inadvertently funny, endearing, imaginative and most importantly a heroine who like to share tall tales while unknowingly getting the job done.

July 23, 2017 0

A Beary Busy Storytime

It's School holidays here in Australia but storytime has still been happening at most branches of our library. Yesterday I had the privilege of taking a preschool session and we had so much fun. I had some really lovely books about bears that I wanted to read to the children so that is why I chose this theme.

July 12, 2017 0

This Book Stinks!

This Book Stinks! The publishers think it stinks, the author thinks it stinks...most people think it stinks and so do I!

June 16, 2017 2

Throwback Thursday- A Little Golden Book

Each time I do a Throwback Thursday post, I am always reminded how very blessed I am to have been exposed to the wonderful world of literacy from such an early age. I am sure most of us have grown up with the Little Golden Books, I know that they were a staple book in our house and we had many. I still have Heidi that was gifted to me from my nanny and poppy just before I turned 1.

June 15, 2017 0

Throwback Thursday – The Jungle Doctor

In the jungle one day, in a land far away, the king was collecting his rent, all the animals came, rich or poor, just the same, from wherever the message was sent... I cannot remember why I loved these books so much, other than I loved reading them. I have always loved reading books that support my faith, I guess that started when I was younger than I thought.

June 8, 2017 0

Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake

When I first started reading this book, I immediately thought Indiana Jones with a modern day twist. This fast paced adventure will engage your readers from ages 9 and above.

May 22, 2017 0

Teen Read – Speed of Life

I am beyond excited to share this review with you my blog readers, it is one of those books that was hard to put down because it was really that good. If I had more free time this would have been read in one day. So why did I love it so much? Read on to see...

May 9, 2017 0

ADHD and Me

"My name is Malory, I'm 8 years old and I have ADHA. ADHD is short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It can mean different things for different kids. My mom says that it's part of what makes me special. She says because of it, I am unique. Being unique means that you are one of a kind. That doesn't mean I'm alone though"

April 28, 2017 0

Nature Explorers – A Stem Experience

Each of these books are a little treasure trove of information and facts. As I turned each page I was quit excited what I found. Facts and activities that are engaging for children but also a scientific learning experience.

April 21, 2017 0

Throwback Thursday – You’ll Soon Grow Into Them Titch

Titch needed new pants. His Brother pete said, "You can have my old pants, they're too small for me."They're still a bit big for me," said Titch. "You'll soon grow into them," said Pete.