A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.
― Salvador Dali
Over 10 More Children’s Books 9+
I opened a book and in I strode
Now nobody can find me.
I’ve left my chair, my house, my road,
My town and my world behind me.
I’m wearing the cloak, I’ve slipped on the ring,
I’ve swallowed the magic potion. Continue reading
Easter Stories & Poems
Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.
— Martin Luther
With Lent well underway and Easter next week, I’m sharing an old post of some Easter books. Continue reading
10 More Audiobooks for Children
There is always room for a story which can transport people to another place.
— J.K. Rowling
As lockdown starts easing here in the UK, and getting back in the car becomes more normal, whether travelling to school, the supermarket, or to see friends and family, audiobooks are always a winner on journeys. Even for short trips around our city, we normally have an audiobook on the go. There are already a number of audiobooks listed here, but here are some more that we’ve enjoyed with my children (11,9 and 5). Continue reading
10 Audiobooks for 4 +
If I were the Principal, boy, things would change.
Our school would be fun, if a little bit strange.
We’d keep kangaroos in the classrooms as pets.
We’d travel to Tonga and learn to fly jets. Continue reading
20 Children’s Books 9+
Those who write for children are trying to arm them for the life ahead with everything we can find that is true. And perhaps, also, secretly, to arm adults against those necessary compromises and necessary heartbreaks that life involves: to remind them that there are and always will be great, sustaining truths to which we can return.
— Katherine Rundell, Why You Should Read Children’s Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise
Rundell’s words are ringing in my ears. Continue reading
Christmas is Coming
…the most startling thing about this wonderful tree was that hundreds of tapers glittered like stars in its dark branches, and the tree itself, shining with an inner light, invited the children to pick its blossoms and fruits.
– The Nutcracker, E.T.A. Hoffman
In the midst of the chaos of 2020 and all that it has brought us, Christmas is still coming. There is true light in the darkness. What joy! So let’s get preparing….
Introducing South Africa
Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.
— Nelson Mandela
South Africa is a country dear to our hearts. My husband and I lived in Cape Town for the first three years of our marriage and so I have always been keen to introduce something of the place and people to our children. (A visit one day hopefully.) Continue reading
CLASSICALLY CURIOUS 