We recently finished reading The Wild Robot by Peter Brown at bedtime—and absolutely loved it. So naturally, we were thrilled to discover there’s a film based on the book too!
Can You Watch the Film Without Reading the Book?
Absolutely. If you haven’t read the book, you can still enjoy the film on its own. That said, if you have read the book, you’ll get a lot more out of some of the...
We’re big David Walliams fans in our house — Super Sleuth and The Beast of Buckingham Palace are among our favourites — so when it came to choosing our next bedtime read, The Midnight Gang was an easy choice.
My daughter had spotted the book in our local library and, with World Book Day just around the corner, was very keen to dress up as one of the characters (mainly because it...
We had such a brilliant time at Babbacombe Model Village – I’m so glad we finally got round to going. From the moment we walked in, the children were off in all directions, full of excitement and not knowing where to look first!
There is just so much to see here. We walked around a few times and spotted new things each time, from tiny construction scenes and moving vehicles that our son loved...
My son, Oscar, has been loving the Spikey book series. Here is his review of the second book in the series, Spikey and the Caterpillar Sausage Cat
I absolutely loved the first Spikey book, which got me hyped up for the next book — and it exceeded my expectations! This book is a great carry-on from the first, and it’s got me super hyped up for the third Spikey book.
I’m not usually someone who enjoys reading non-fiction books, but when I was asked to review Not a Survival Guide by Nicole Howes , I was intrigued and wanted to give it a go! Mostly because the teenage years feel like they’re coming at me fast — and I want to be prepared.
I actually really enjoyed this book and feel like I’ve learned a lot. It’s also sparked some great conversations...
If you're on the hunt for a family-friendly, dog-welcoming, hot-tub-having kind of holiday, let me point you in the direction of Bodmin Holiday Park in Cornwall.
We recently returned from our third visit (yes, third!)—and we came with my whole family. That’s 10 adults, 6 children and 3 dogs. Not many places can cater for those kind of numbers (and also cater for the dogs!), but...
One of our favourite family-friendly Dartmoor activities is exploring Dartmeet, which some of you may also know as Badgers Holt. Dartmeet is known for it’s beautiful river, stepping stones and lovely picnic areas, and we love it all year round!
The kids absolutely love paddling in the shallow waters and exploring the rocks, and there is plenty of space for a picnic by the river. For...
Bedtime stories are still a really big thing in my house, and it’s getting harder and harder to consistently find great reads that my 10-year-old son and I both enjoy. We’ve devoured all of the Harry Potter books and absolutely loved the Morrigan Crow series (from Nevermoor). So, when looking for book recommendations for fans of those magical, twist-filled adventures, we stumbled across The...
If you're looking for a funny, heartwarming story that mixes everyday family life with a little bit of fairy magic, Mummy Fairy and Me by Sophie Kinsella is a fantastic choice.
My 8-year-old daughter and I read this together as part of our bedtime story routine, and it quickly became a favourite — full of laughs, lovely characters, and just the right amount of magical chaos!
We recently finished reading The Midnight Hour by Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder, and I wanted to share our thoughts — especially for other parents who are always on the lookout for magical adventures to enjoy with their children!
We actually came across this book on Amazon, and what really stood out to us was the line: “Perfect for fans of The Trials of Morrigan Crow.” Well — if you know us...
If you’re a fan of David Walliams, I think you will love Detective Sleuth. We’ve read plenty of his books in our house—some of my other favorites include Ice Mammoth and The Beast of Buckingham Palace —but this one might just top the list!
The Storyline
The book follows a determined young detective, Dilly, and her loyal canine sidekick, Watson. They’re aboard a luxurious cruise ship...
My son and I have read a couple of David Baddiel's stories and really enjoyed them, so when we spotted ' Animalcolm ' we decided to give it a go. We have always found David Baddeil's books fun and easy to read, so it's a great choice for some light reading with a fun storyline.
A Story Full of Adventure and Animal Antics
The book follows Malcolm Bailey, a boy who really doesn’t like...
