I love this book! I read a lot about writing but only rarely come across a really worthwhile book on the subject. Peter Frederick definitely knows his stuff and explains simply and clearly the steps that you need to take to create great copy.

Does your child have a favourite toy that they like to take everywhere? The author of the Fudgy bear books has really tuned in to a child’s desire to act out and take part in stories about everyday life. The Fudgy Bear books are illustrated with photos of Fudgy as he goes to the farm or the zoo. You can buy a Fudgy Bear so you can make the stories even more real. All my 3, (aged 2, 5 and 9) really enjoyed making …

Looking for ideas for the kids this summer Download ‘Don’t eat your slime!’ which contains exciting science experiments for children between the ages of 5 and 12 to enjoy while they are away from the classroom.
Experiments in the free book include bubbling fountains, lava, musical instruments and a volcano as well as detailed explanations of how to carry out the experiments safely.
Scientist and founder of Sublime Science, Marc Wileman is an expert in making science fun and has appeared on the BBC, ITV and featured in the Guardian.
He is hoping that the …

When a small business is started, it can sink or swim on the availability of capital. The money that you need behind you in order to get a project off the ground can be critical in its success. You might be lucky in that your idea either requires no initial investment, or that people are falling over themselves to throw cash at you. But, for the vast majority of people, there will come a time where you need to present your idea to a cash-rich investor who will give you …

I once read a blog by a mum on Mumsnet. She wrote about reading a book to her children, the Story of Green Knowe. I despaired of finding a book that I could read to my 9 year old daughter and my 5 year old son, but I think I may have found it in One Dog and His Boy.
This book brings together classic elements from children’s stories. Hal is a child who has rich parents but lacks love. In his adventures he meets a strong minded fellow adventurer. Together they undertake an …

Book Review: Fatherhood by Tim Atkinson
Date of Review: 13th May 2011
The role of a father in his child’s life has developed significantly. When grew up it was novel for a new father to get involved in all aspects of child-rearing, but now in the 21st Century things have totally changed.

Date of Review: 1st May 2011
Reviewer: Will Roney
Do you remember your own childhood? Mine wasn’t like Swallows and Amazons – adventures including sailing, exploring and general crime fighting. Mine was full of cycling round the our small estate on my bike, falling off and generally getting to know my own limitations and realising that there were consequences for getting it wrong.

This book is about 5 cousins and one of their friends. They are very inquisitive and sometimes too curious for their own good. In this adventure the 6 teenagers, when camping, accidentally stumble upon an animal research centre. When investigating further they discover a horrible truth. Along the way they find a stray dog who becomes a great companion.
I think this book is like a modern day version of the famous five. it is packed full of adventure and the plot twists and turns so you can never guess what …

Review Date: 17th February 2011
Review by: Will Roney
Is there a book that will answer all your questions about parenthood? There are millions of us up and down the country who are looking for one. If only we knew what to do in a given situation, then life would become so much easier. Apart from the fact that if we knew everything to know about raising children, there would be no fun left, and book would have to be bigger than the internet to discuss all possibilities.

Book Review – Dancing Jax by Robin Jarvis
By Zoë Bestel
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