We’ve been ratcheting up the miles over the past week, and while we often listen to audiobooks to help while away the time, I always struggle to find a story that both kids enjoy as they have such different tastes in literature. I absolutely struck gold with this, though, as both of them were absolutely…
Elvis: A Tale of Kindness and Hope by Helen May Brian
It doesn’t matter how big and strong you are, we all need a little help sometimes. My son was 5 when he first saw people sleeping rough on the streets. I had taken the children to see the Christmas lights in Manchester city centre, and within minutes of stepping off the Metrolink, all Hugo could…
Bears Don’t Wear Shoes by Sharon Davey
This is such a lovely picture book. Suzy has moved house and in the upheaval of the move, her family members have no time to play with her. She thus decides to advertise for a friend, creating a check list of essential attributes to help her with the interview process. Bear applies for the role…