by Josie | Feb 2, 2021 | Celebration Days, Nostalgia
I went ‘Live’ on Facebook today and stated that everyone’s first love was their Mum. A pretty bold claim, but one I stand by (excepting those who, for whatever reason, didn’t get the chance to meet their Mum). Of course, as you grow up,... 
by Josie | Feb 14, 2020 | Celebration Days, Encouraging Reading, Featured, Uncategorized
Long before we grow up and find someone to love and share our lives with, our first loves are our parents. And reading with a parent is something that most adults remember doing. Sharing a book together is a truly wonderful way to grow and keep that bond of love... 
by Josie | Apr 4, 2019 | Celebration Days
If you love the fun of Easter but worry about how much chocolate your children eat in the space of one weekend, why not choose a non-chocolate gift this year? I’ve put together a list of 10 gorgeous gifts for the child in your life, and a couple of bonus ideas... 
by Josie | Mar 7, 2019 | Celebration Days, Encouraging Reading, Uncategorized
When nearly every day brings another “celebration” it may be difficult to get enthused about yet another day. I hope, though, that you’ll join me in celebrating World Book Day. Read on for your special discount code. The purpose of the day may have... 
by Josie | Feb 7, 2019 | Celebration Days, Encouraging Reading, Nostalgia, Uncategorized
Any bookworm worth its salt will tell you that the best present they’ve ever received was a book. It may be a book they’ve loved since childhood or the latest blockbuster given last Christmas. What other (low-cost) presents last as long as a book... 
by Josie | Jan 17, 2019 | Celebration Days, Nostalgia
Happy Birthday to Alan Alexander Milne. Would you believe he was born in 1882? He was 44 when Winnie-The-Pooh was published in 1926. Yet the ‘silly old bear’ is as relevant now as he ever was. Milne went on to write Now We Are Six (1927) and The House at...
