Author: Atinuke Illustrator: Kingsley Nebechi @KingsleyNebechi Published by: Bloomsbury @KidsBloomsbury Published on: 31st August 2023 Price: £12.99 First line: This is a book about British history - the history of some grey-green, rainy islands in the North Sea. Genre: History Age: 8+ ISBN: 978 1 5266 3571 6 What's it all about? A comprehensive study,... Continue Reading →
Mermedusa Author and Illustrator: Thomas Taylor @ThomasHTaylor Published by: Walker Books @WalkerBooksUK @WalkerBooksYA Published on: 7th September 2023 Price: £7.99 First line: Time. Genre: Mystery Age: 9+ ISBN: 978 1 5295 0213 8 What's it all about? This is the fifth and final book in the Eerie-On -Sea mystery series, accompanying Herbie and Violet in... Continue Reading →
How do you relax? Relaxing is a powerful concept and has been shown to improve output from humans massively. Some people, notably Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher claimed to be able to work on very little sleep, but they still used the power of relaxing to recharge their batteries instead. Churchill was an avid painter.... Continue Reading →
What's your favorite time of day? The most magical time of the day, is the time that most people hate (including myself), and is often hidden except to those brave few who are hardy enough to be up in time for it (and those who work nights and are struggling home at this time). It... Continue Reading →
The Boy Who Stole The Pharaoh's Lunch Author: Karen McCombie @KarenMcCombie Illustrator: Anneli Bray @annelibrayillo Published by: Barrington Stoke @BarringtonStoke Published on: May 2023 Price: £7.99 First line: Seth Davis was good at two things - gaming on his Xbox and being the class clown. Genre: Historical/Adventure Age: 7+ ISBN: 978 1 80090 201 5... Continue Reading →
The House With A Dragon In It Author: Nick Lake @nicklakeauthor Illustrator: Emily Gravett Published by: Simon and Schuster @simonkids_UK @simonschusterUK Published on: June 2023 Price: £12.99 First line: When Summer was little, her real mum used to tell her, that if she ever saw a glass bottle lying on the ground, she should not... Continue Reading →
Where did your name come from? I've no idea what the history of my name is. I think it's from the bible, like many name, but an anglicised version of it. I think it means a part of the foot in a Middle Eastern language. My dad chose my name and my mum always insisted... Continue Reading →
What motivates you? Well, for those that watch TV in England in the 1990s, it's definitely not Mr Motivator... I've been asked this question before at work. I think in some way it's fear: fear of not getting something done, not being the best, not being good enough (compared to my own expectations of things).... Continue Reading →
What are your top ten favorite movies? I love films, but the problem with top 10s, are that they change according to the weather. Therefore, this list will be defunct by tomorrow. However, if I start at the beginning. When I was a child, my favourite film was always ET. The first film I fully... Continue Reading →
The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams: Perilous Pineapple Plot Author: Shane Hegarty @shanehegarty Illustrated by: Jeff Crowther @jeffcrowther Published by: Hodder Children's Book @HodderFiction @Hachette Kids Published on: 8th June 2023 Price: £6.99 First line: Limpet had a big, bushy beard and it was very, very itchy. Genre: comedy, adventure Age: 8+ ISBN: 978 1... Continue Reading →
A community of poets based in the Enfield area.
Ideas and resources for supporting and challenging all children.
Life is worth living
Learning Through Creativity, Books & Play
"Welcome to our health and care site on WordPress! We are dedicated to providing you with valuable information and resources to help you lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Whether you're looking for tips on nutrition, exercise routines, mental health support, or advice on managing chronic conditions, our site has got you covered. With a user-friendly interface and regularly updated content, we strive to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to embark on a journey towards a healthier, happier you!"
