Thursday, 2 May 2013

Tackling Screen Free Week? Break Out Some Books to Pass the Time

Turn off the television during screen free week
This week is Screen Free Week in the USA when families attempt to turn off the television and other screens and find some alternative entertainment for seven days.

The idea is to promote less time in front of the TV and more time doing other things indoors or out.

Sunday, 3 March 2013

Happy Belated Birthday Dr Seuss: In Which I Apologize For Not Liking Him

Over the past few days, my Pinterest selections, my blog reader, and all kinds of other places have been inundated with pins and posts about Dr Seuss.

Eventually, intrigued by this sudden interest in activities related to a cat in a red and white striped hat, I Googled and I discovered that this week it was Dr Seuss' birthday. Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr Seuss, was born on March 2nd 1904.

Monday, 11 February 2013

A Post About International Book Giving Day: In Which I Tell You To Do Something

Valentine's Day - a day of love, flowers, chocolates, jewellery and......books.

Books? I hear you ask. Yes, I did say books because as well as being Valentine's Day, February 14th is also International Book Giving Day which means it is your chance to spread a little literary love.

Sunday, 10 February 2013

Opening Chapter: In Which I Discuss My History As a Reader

To some people, reading is a chore but for me it is a joy. With a job, a house to look after and a busy four-year-old I don't get as much time to read as I used to, but it is still a pleasure I enjoy whenever I get the chance.