It is with great pleasure that this blog interviews Gaitree, who I met at Nursery World and Childcare and Education Expo. It was an honour to be one of the first to hear of her amazing concept to bring learning to life through poems and nursery rhymes from around the world. How did your book …
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More to Kids Book Review Podcast with Krish
I had the honour of meeting Krish at my book launch in September 2023. It is no secret that I love books and my first book, ‘There’s More to Books than Reading’ really shines through in Krish’s podcast. He shares what other children learn from kids books and his reviews. I interviewed him on how …
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More to Carrots at Christmas
With my new book, More to Mealtimes, encouraging children to eat a rainbow, when e-met Liz Hedgecock, I was intrigued by the Christmas Carrot. I interviewed Liz about her children’s story. How did your Christmas book come about? I mostly write contemporary and historical mystery novels for adults, but occasionally I write stories for children. …
More to Vie Portland
I really believe that there is More to Books than Reading and I love to support other authors. It is an honour to interview Vie- sharing her books on inclusivity and disability. Tell us about your books My children’s books are inclusive children’s picture books, where Emily, the main character, goes on lots of wonderful …
More to The Nose Family
I had the honour of being on the Demo stage at the Clean and Tidy Home show last week and be on the Kids Zone stage sharing all about my new book ‘More to Mealtimes’ There I met the author of the Nose Family, Costas Andreou, who also had a slot on the Kid’s Zone. …
Oliiki Baby Brain Building App with Clare Stead
The power of social media means you make connections with amazing professionals in the Early Years field. I am very happy to have interviewed Clare Stead on Oliiki Baby Brain Building App. I especially agree with instilling a love of learning (the last i in Oliiki). How did the Oliiki Baby Brain Building App come …
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Dogs don’t do Ballet by Anna Kemp, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
Reading to children is such an interactive process and doing voices as well as facial expressions can help tell and story, with young children, getting them involved in the story brings it to life. Here’s how I would use this book for development in the EYFS. A little synopsis from me- Biff is a dog …
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Woongjin Thinkbig
A few weeks ago I was exhibiting at the Bett Education show with Thinkably. I’ve been volunteering with them for a while on EQAG where we read books and discuss the content, age appropriateness and if it needs to be a supported read. For more info on Thinkably head to: https://moretobooks.blog/2021/10/05/thinkably/ I met to many …
Ice Walk
I met the lovely Natasha Brame at a virtual networking breakfast. She is the Community Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities. We connected for a blog because I am passionate about supporting children and families. Ice Walk Always wanted to try something daring and different? In 2022, we are hosting a series of Ice Walk …
Organising books
Keeping with last weeks post where I told you about the exciting launch of my new business More to Organising- help your child to be more independent and making your life easier by organising with your child in mind! Pull out all of your books onto the floor. This helps you see the amount you …
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