A GOOD BOOK // THE LITTLE BOY WHO LOST HIS NAME

So I haven't done one of these for a while but when I heard about this personalised book I couldn't resist creating one for F. What better way to get them engaged in a story then to make them the main character in this good book.

The Little Boy Who Lost His Name from Lost My Name.com is the perfect gift for any kiddo and one I'm going to be bookmarking for gifts as Christmas creeps up, with the opening introduction written to your child's name on beautiful thick paper, F grinned in delight when he realised this story was about him. The quirky, colourful illustrations and flowing typography make each page an adventure in itself as your child tries to find all the lost letters of their names. From pirate treasure to athletic lions, each letter allows you to enjoy a mini story and create a fun way to teach your child how to spell their name.

What's more impressive is that this book is independently published, making you feel good about your purchase and supporting independent businesses. I always know if a book is a winner in our house as we are immediately asked to read it again and again and this didn't disappoint. Plus each story is individual to the child as the pages and story are chosen by their name, making it a fab personalised gift for Christmas.

*We were offered a copy of this book for for review purposes. All words and opinions are my own as always.

A GOOD BOOK // On Sudden Hill

One of the beautiful things to experience in life is the friendships you make along the way, those shared moments that can last a lifetime. Watching your child start to forge their own friendship and gain their independence can be nerve wracking and make your heart swell simultaneously. After discovering this illustrator last year in a beautiful tale of friendship I was so excited to find his newest work in this good book.

On Sudden Hill captures the concept of friendship, jealously and acceptance with a simple tale of two best friends who love nothing more than to run wild in the great outdoors, creating games with a cardboard box and their imagination. One morning a new boy comes to play on the hill and join their adventures, but as Etho welcomes the new friend and shares his lunch, Birt gets jealous and in temper destroys his box and heads home.  

Confused by his feelings of sad, anger, jealousy and loneliness, Birt stays in his room refusing to come out to play, until his friend and Shu create the best contraption yet, uniting the trio in a new better friendship.

This is a great story for any child, especially at they grow and explore their own emotions, learning to cope and manage their feelings as their relationships develop. With beautiful and characterful illustrations that charm you on every turn of the page, this is definitely a tale to find in the stocking this Christmas.

A GOOD BOOK // SLOTH SLEPT ON

It's been a while since I shared what we're reading and after thinking back to this little beauty and the in run up to Christmas, I thought it was time to share some more good books on the blog. So I'll be posting a super collection of reads for kiddos and adults alike every Tuesday to help you tackle those stocking fillers.

Our book collection is steadily growing and I'm finding our shelves are spilling over with various titles, but as soon as I saw this book I couldn't resist sharing it with you. Sloth Slept On is a fun tale of adventure with a sleepy sloth that's discovered snoring away in the garden. With quirky illustrations, we follow the children as they try to uncover what kind of creature their new companion might be from a ballerina to a space creature or even a swash buckling pirate.

The children soon realise they need to use their detective skills if they want to help their friend get home. The illustrations and text intertwine as they reveal fun facts about the sleepy sloth, which your little one will love to discover. Since reading this book F has taken a keen interest in the three toed tree huggers wanting to learn more about the animal and it's natural habitat.

This is a fun read for little ones and a great introduction into these gentle animals.

*We were provided with this book for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own.

EVENT // COOL KIDS BOOK CLUB

It's no big secret that we love to read. Books are our thing, especially kids books...and coffee. So what better way to combine these great loves then to host a cool kids book club, where like minded mamas and babes – dads too – can come and share their favourite kids books, swap ideas and grab a coffee in the process.

Come and join us at Foyles Bookshop in Cabot Circus, Bristol on Wednesday 18th December at 10.30am. You'll find us in the children's department at the back of the shop on the ground floor. Your kiddo's can have fun discovering new reads before heading upstairs to the cafe where parents can meet, chat and make friends.

Come along to Foyles, 6 Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, Bristol BS1 3BU, we hope to see you there x