Do “How We’re F***ing Up Our Planet” and “The Ecology Book” Deserve A Place...

Not many people know this but my Master's Degree work was a cross-over between economics and environmental science, focussing on how to place an...

Famous #Mothers In Art And Literature

What moms do you admire? With Mother’s Day around the corner, there’s no better time to think about the impact that strong women have had...

Shakespearean Insults for Every Occassion

In the literary world, April 23rd is an important day. This date marks the anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth and death, and it is also...

Dark Tales: Reimagining Classic Tales As Graphic Novels

The retelling of four classic tales as graphic novels Earlier this year Canterbury Classics released four gorgeous new graphic novels retelling four classic stories we...

Learn and Love With Little Ant Books #Review

We all know that it can be difficult to tell our kids anything and have the truth of what we are saying sink in....

‘All The Lost Things’ A Book Review – Plus Scavenger Hunt & Teachers...

About The Book Olive is not your ordinary girl. And one day when this spunky young lady decides to go for a walk in her...

The Unplugged Road Trip- Keep the Kids Busy Without Electronics #HowTo

Believe it or not, it is entirely possible to keep your kids busy on a road trip without the benefit of small electronic boxes...

“Dr. Brainchild & Radar: A Popcorn Discovery” : Book Review & Author Interview

Homeschooling kids can be fun but it can also be frustrating, especially when teacher mom is a science nerd but pupil son couldn't be...

Published Today – My New Math Book for Kids

I am beyond excited. The paperback edition of my new math book, Challenging Math Riddles for Kids is published today! The Kindle edition is...

Discover 24 Camping Books for Kids – PLUS – A Printable Reading Tracker

What better way to encourage reading and a love of sleeping under the stars than by combining the two with books about camping that...

WoodWork by @DKCanada – A Review

It’s that time of year again, the time for weight loss and fitness resolutions, exploring new skills and trying out new hobbies. Luckily I...

Arithmophobia? @DKCanada Has The Cure

If you live in constant fear of your children discovering you don't know a quadratic equation from a hole in the ground, then Dorling...

DK FindOut – A Learning Resource From @DKCanada

Everyone who reads my blogs with any regularity knows how much I really like Dorling Kindersley books. The reference books are always so well...

Could These Sticker Books From @DKCanada Be Your Secret Weapon Against Boredom?

It doesn't matter what season it is, our kids will find a way to be bored. In the winter they are snowbound and fighting...