Leaving Tom’s Midnight Garden

thoughts on moving house

Wonder by RJ Palacio: Mum’s book review

Wonder - probably one of the best books my kids have ever made me read

Mum’s Book Review: Silent Nation by Beverly Sanford

A fast-paced, thought-provoking read for younger teens

Rediscovering Enid Blyton

Gender identity politics, ginger beer and is Uncle Quentin the stupidest person ever?

Wuthering Heights again – Does Anyone Read Joseph’s speeches?

This post has been amended to include the little dots on top of the last letter of Emily Brontë's surname - thanks to Erin of Bubbles and Beebots for telling me how to do this! I've been thinking a lot about Wuthering Heights and English Literature generally in the last few days.  11YO has dipped into …

Mum’s book reviews: Why I love Dr Seuss

One of the best bits of parenting is introducing your kids to toys, books or games you loved when you were their age.  And, obviously, when they start liking them too - it's a bit rubbish when you share your treasured favourites and the little darlings just sneer in contempt, which does also happen. But luckily, …

Mum’s Book Review: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum

I thought it might be interesting to start a new topic, and share my thoughts on some of the books my girls have been enjoying lately. We all bring different strengths and weaknesses to this parenting game, and reading bedtime stories is definitely my speciality. I’m not great at playing games or teaching them stuff, …