Author Archives: moretobooks

I love books. You know that already about me! And some children need a little encouragement to love books. One thing I know for sure; is if they are in the book, they love it more. So today I will take you on a little tour of books that I have actually bought and personalised. […]

I finally went to see the new Lion King. At first, it was slow and felt more like a wildlife documentary (which I do love, but there’s a time and a place) What I loved about the movie was the introduction of so many more African Animals, and how it showed children how they move, […]

Welcome to my regular readers and to anyone who has come here because of the workshop at the Childcare Expo! This blog will take you in a tour of the content from the workshop! Drama The kiss that missed by David Melling Using puppets or little soft toy animals or even just props really brings […]

As it was Roald Dahl day last Friday, I thought it was only fitting to share my favourite Roald Dahl books and share activities that I’ve done with children over time. Matilda This is my favourite book and film of all time. And the musical is also awesome. (The songs so resonate with me) Obviously […]

I’m not actually vegan, but with more and more of my beautiful friends turning vegan, I do support them when we are together by eating vegan or even cooking vegan when they come to visit. In my personal life, I do eat meat at work or out at restaurants but when cooking for myself, I […]

With only three weeks to go until I give my workshop on More to Books, this weeks blog will share a book that will help bring stories to life in all areas of the EYFS. It would be so wonderful to see you there! Let me know if you are coming! Follow this link to […]

This week with my Nanny Kids, we visited an aquarium in Livorno, Italy. So this weeks blog will use our visit to share books and activities. If you happen to be in the area, go check it out! https://www.acquariodilivorno.it I am obviously an amazing surf boarder/guitar player! This picture reminds me of surfs up! With […]

We went through the car wash earlier. Rookie error as the un-tarmacced (That’s not a word, but you know what I mean) road wound on before us! We drove through an eerie cloud of white dust where the sun beams shone down in diagonal lines through the trees! It was mystical! G6 was peering through […]

On my time off last week, two of my friends flew out from London and met me in Italy. Being August, it was really hot, but the Italians have a two week holiday so it actually wasn’t exhaustingly busy. I will use things we have done to promote books and activities with your children. Would […]

This is my third year of nannying in Tuscany for the summer. In Collodi, in Italy, there is Pinocchio Park! It is a great little park with lots to explore. Along a walkway, there are sculptures to see and interact with. There is a maze. See last weeks blog on books for Mazes! https://moretobooks.blog/2019/07/30/portland/ There […]