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Zoe George

Five Books to Fight those First Day Fears

Is your little one worried about starting school or nursery this year? These fab children's books are the perfect way to introduce school

Ella Fothergill

Children's Book Review: Mr Gumpy’s Outing by John Burningham

Ella reviews this award-winning children's book whose gently-coloured pictures and rhythmic writing makes for a sweet, calm bedtime read.

Ella Fothergill

Children's Book Review: Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai

Ella reviews Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai, about a young girl forced to flee Saigon during the Vietnam War and move to America.

Ella Fothergill

Children's Book Review: Mary by Sophie Cartmell

Ella reviews Mary by local author Sophie Cartmell, featuring local illustrator Duck & Peach

Ella Fothergill

Children's Book Review: Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper

Age: 3+ A duck, a cat and a squirrel make pumpkin soup every night in their old, white cabin in the woods. They each have a specific job;...

Boom Blog

Learning from the Garden

Gardening is nothing if not one big learning experience, even as someone who has gardened for a living and as a hobby for years, I am still

Boom Blog

Back to School: Leaving Your Comfort Zone

Adults also bring a lot of previous learning experience to lessons. This can be a great advantage

Boom Blog

Navigating School Through Books

September tends to be a time of new experiences. Whilst these new experiences can be exciting, they can also feel overwhelming and daunting

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