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Moon Theme
Often with nature studies we find ourselves looking downwards – searching for animal prints, seeking insects amongst the leaves or watching new bulbs peeking through the soil. But it can be just as exciting to look up and investigate the wonders of the sky. For all those exploring the moon with their little ones, this booklist is for you! A mixture of gentle tales, fun adventures and fascinating facts to spark curiosity and inspire new projects! I hope you enjoy this list! Do let me know which books your little bookworms are loving! Drop a comment below, or come and chat about all things books with me over on Instagram…
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Christmas Chapter Books
Enter any bookshop at this time of year and you will often see a gorgeous display of Christmas picture books full of lots of bright colours and festive cheer, traditional stories and familiar characters, rhymes and illustrations. But what about when your little reader begins to get older? You might start searching for a chapter book – a story that your young bookworm can read independently, or that would a perfect read-aloud, snuggling up for a chapter each night and the eager anticipation of what will happen next! These seem to be a slightly rarer breed, and it’s not always as easy to conjure titles to mind – The Snowman,…
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Weather Theme – Living Picture Books
We all notice the weather – when choosing what to wear in the morning, finding extra layers of gloves and scarves, complaining when we get caught in a storm, finding joy in snowball fights or sunbathing with a good book! The weather is such an integral part of our lives and often influences the decisions we make. For children, discussing the weather, and finding out why it occurs, can be an amazing way to help them engage with and learn about the world around them. It connects them to how they feel – cold, hot, soaking wet! – and teaches them to be observant and to ask questions. What causes…
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Spooky Chapter Books
Bedtime stories take a Halloween twist this week with my favourite chapter books! First up I’m looking at stories for under 8’s. These are books with a spooky vibe, but nothing too scary for young readers! They are great for developing readers with simple chapters and illustrations, but also perfect for confident readers who love a good story. And don’t forget read-alouds for family storytime! There are classic favourites like Mildred Hubble, as well as some new faces such as the fabulous Amelia Fang! I would love to hear which books you are enjoying this Halloween! Do join in the conversation here in the comments, or with The Cupboard community…
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My Favourite Halloween Picture Books
The trees are shedding their leaves, the air is getting chilly and jumpers, hats and scarves are being dug out of wardrobes. The nights are drawing in and Halloween is fast approaching. These dark nights create the perfect atmosphere for reading spooky stories! They can be especially thrilling for little readers – there has always been a fascination for children with ghosts and ghouls, witches and things that go bump in the night! This is reflected in the amazing choice of picture books and I couldn’t resist picking out some of my favourites for you! There are lots of well-loved classics, as well as some newer titles, that I think…