Grace Notes by Karen Comer is beautifully and tenderly written and I would have happily read the book in one session if I hadn’t had other tasks like feeding the family to …
32 books I read in 2022
My goal for 2022 was to Cultivate routines to expand my knowledge and experiences. I believe that there is so much to learn from both fiction and non-fiction books. As part of …
Books for 15 – 18 year olds
Buying books for 15 – 18 year olds can be challenging. It is an age when they may not be spending much time reading so finding something that might entice them to …
Why books are an important gift – plus massive Puffin Book Christmas Giveaway
Books have always been part of our Christmas gift-giving tradition with our kids. I wanted our kids to grow up with a love of reading and while I know toys are part …
Book review – The better brain by Julia Rucklidge, PhD ; Bonnie Kaplan, Phd.
The full title of this book I am reviewing is The better brain: how nutrition will help you overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD and stress / Julia Rucklidge, PhD ; Bonnie Kaplan, Phd. …
Free book activity packs + Father’s Day Book Bundle Giveaway
It is only a few weeks away from Father’s Day and what better way to celebrate it than with books! Reading with kids is not only a great way to help with …
Book review: Four Thousand Weeks
Four Thousand Weeks – Time and How to Use It by Oliver Burkeman is not your typical time management book. There are no quick hacks, no schedules to follow, and no secrets …
Book review: I love a sunblessed country
I love a sunblessed country is beautifully written by Allison Clarke and exquisitely illustrated by Cat MacInnes. Long term readers of this blog will be familiar with the name Allison Clarke as …
Book Review: Almost Everything – Notes on Hope by Anne Lamott
Almost Everything – Notes on Hope by Anne Lamott isn’t a book that shows life as a wonderful or perfect all of the time. It touches on topics of addiction, poor behaviour, …
Book review – Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab
I loved reading Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab. I first came across Nedra in her interview with Scott Barry Kaufmann podcast The Psychology Podcast. …
Free e-books and audiobooks for kids
Keeping kids reading as they get older can be a challenge at the best of times but through a tight and extended lockdown, the challenge is made even harder. We are lucky …
Read widely: The number one tip for readers and writers aged 12-15 (and a list to get them started)
The lovely Allison Tait has written quite a few books lists for me to share with readers. In recent email chats about her latest book The Wolf’s Howl (Maven & Reeve #2) …
Another fab Father’s Day book bundle giveaway
Congratulations to Christina! Please check your inbox for an email from me! Timed perfectly for Father’s Day, the team at Penguin has put together another fab giveaway bundle that includes 10 dad-themed …
Five strategies for parenting, working or living with youngest-borns
Why First-borns Rule the World and Later-borns Want to Change It was one of the first books that I reviewed on this blog (you can read it here). A key takeaway from …
Give the gift of reading this Christmas – Puffin Giveaway
Books are always a big feature of Christmas at our house. A love of reading and encouragement of reading is absolutely one of the best gifts you can give your kids. Reading …
15 new books for 12-14 year olds
I am super excited to be able to publish this excellent list of books for 12-14 year olds from best selling Australian author Allison Tait. As Allison notes below this is an …
Puffin’s 80th birthday book bundle giveaway
Congratulations to Stacey from QLD! Please check your inbox to claim your wonderful prize! In September 2020, Puffin commemorates the huge milestone of 80 years of publishing! With a diverse range of …
Celebrating Father’s Day with books + a fab giveaway
Father’s day is only a month away and for us Melbourne folk we will still be in stage 4 lockdown for COVID-19. Celebrating Father’s Day will require us to be a little …