During the Easter break, as part of my other day job, I was lucky enough to be able to attend the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. I had a fantastic two days at the fair, met lots of wonderful people, saw
The Library That Blew My Mind
I’m not angry, I’m livid (TESS article)
According to a recent Guardian article, a group of children’s authors is writing to the UK government, to complain that primary teachers are “damaging children’s creative writing” by encouraging them to use language that is “too elaborate, flowery and over-complex”. Cecilia
It's a busy day today!
Bonjour mes amis! Just a quick one today – to wish you all Happy International Book Giving Day – but more importantly – to wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you have had lots of nice deliveries
Forget Valentine's Day…
Hey Everybody! Just a quick post to remind you that as well as being Valentine’s Day on 14th February – it is also International Book Giving Day! And how lovely it would be to celebrate it by exchanging books – we think it
Happy New Year and Happy New Term!
Dear Readers, Happy New Year! Well, as the first week back draws to a close, I’m sure that for most of you the term is already in full swing, the holidays are a hazy memory and you’re ready for the
Thank you P3/4 at Burgh Primary School!
Well, we had to do an extra post today, because when we received an email from Mrs Scott and her class P3/4 at Burgh Primary School – we just had to share their work with you! Jeffrey was so excited
Advent Day 2 at The Learning Zoo!
Good morning visitors! Thank you for stopping by! Today you have a chance to win a copy of ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. Not only that, but the book will arrive
Woo hoo! Say Hello to The Learning Zoo!
Well… I am thrilled to be able to introduce you to my new venture, The Learning Zoo, and to my new colleague – Jeffrey the Giraffe! The Zoo will offer in-service training and conferences in Reflective Reading (formerly Muckle Reading) as