I came across Books and Pieces through Babease, a range of organic food. Amanda, founder of Books and Pieces sent through a wonderful collection of first books for Florence including a buggy book, bath book, flaps book and even an indestructible book! (if you have young children, you NEED one of these!).
I'd mentioned to Amanda that Isabella had a growing interest in facts and we were starting to think about what happens in our body. It is also important to keep learning fun and Amanda absolutely came up trumps with this one.
There's flap books...and then there's flap books!! This non fiction book contains over 100 flaps and makes learning about your body so much fun.
Isabella went straight for this one and has already started repeating facts about the body to us. Her interest in non fiction spans from dinosaurs, under the sea and now your skeleton and and where food goes.
There's flap books...and then there's flap books!! This non fiction book contains over 100 flaps and makes learning about your body so much fun.
Isabella went straight for this one and has already started repeating facts about the body to us. Her interest in non fiction spans from dinosaurs, under the sea and now your skeleton and and where food goes.
Where's my teddy? by Jez Alborough
I actually remember this story from my childhood so there was something a little nostalgic about seeing this book as we opened the parcel. With nice short phrasing, this book is also perfect for younger ones with incredibly short attention spans! The rhyme makes it an easy read and the story is just a little heartwarming. It has the type of ending that makes you go 'ahhh' (happy sigh).
The Princess and the Wizard by Julia Donaldson
In this house, we are big fans of Julia Donaldson books. I'm pretty sure there's no such thing as a bad Julia Donaldson book. One of the first of her books that Isabella and I read was Stickman and it has remained a firm favourite. We had not yet come across The Princess and the Wizard so it was really nice to find a new JD story.
This story takes elements of classic fairytales and turns it into a modern day Princess story. Also, refreshing to see a lead female character who is capable of saving the day without the help of a handsome prince. After all, we are trying to raise strong girls!
Sharing a shell by Julia Donaldson
Hmm, sharing. Interesting word. One that we're currently using quite a lot. Florence is now at the age where she is very interested in what Isabella is doing and what she has. However, surprisingly, she isn't the one we are telling to share! No! It turns out, Happyland characters and Duplo, toys for babies, are actually incredibly enticing to five year olds!
Sharing a Shell not only helps children to understand the principle of sharing in rhyme (this is another fantastic Julia Donaldson read, by the way) but also satisfied Isabella's hunger for learning about under the sea. A big hit!
The Goggle-Eyed Goats by Stephen Davies
In our selection of books to review was this title. Amanda mentioned on her note she had added something a little different to our selection! I had never heard of this book but it really stood out with its bright colours and quirky title.
I really like this book as it is a great introduction to the idea of other cultures. Old Al Haji Amadu, the owner of the goggle-eyed goats has 3 wives! I'm expecting some interesting questions from Isabella at some point when we read this again. The story is fun and entertaining. Perhaps just flick through in advance to brush up on your pronunciations!
The Beautiful Patterns Colouring Book
Amongst our selection of books was this amazing colouring book! It's packed with so many different scenes and patterns to colour. A vegetable patch, different breeds of dog, Russian dolls- so many to choose from! I'm very particular when it comes to colouring so for example, things need to be as they are supposed to be and should match what they are in reality. However, having children that is never going to happen and Isabella and I have enjoyed working on our colouring in this book together (purple and green stripey dogs!)- although I've even done some on my own after bedtime! This book is jam packed and great value for money.
It's been great fun reading some brand new stories and I'm already eyeing up some new titles for stocking fillers- yes, sorry, the C word is upon us!
The Princess and the Wizard by Julia Donaldson
In this house, we are big fans of Julia Donaldson books. I'm pretty sure there's no such thing as a bad Julia Donaldson book. One of the first of her books that Isabella and I read was Stickman and it has remained a firm favourite. We had not yet come across The Princess and the Wizard so it was really nice to find a new JD story.
This story takes elements of classic fairytales and turns it into a modern day Princess story. Also, refreshing to see a lead female character who is capable of saving the day without the help of a handsome prince. After all, we are trying to raise strong girls!
Sharing a shell by Julia Donaldson
Hmm, sharing. Interesting word. One that we're currently using quite a lot. Florence is now at the age where she is very interested in what Isabella is doing and what she has. However, surprisingly, she isn't the one we are telling to share! No! It turns out, Happyland characters and Duplo, toys for babies, are actually incredibly enticing to five year olds!
Sharing a Shell not only helps children to understand the principle of sharing in rhyme (this is another fantastic Julia Donaldson read, by the way) but also satisfied Isabella's hunger for learning about under the sea. A big hit!
The Goggle-Eyed Goats by Stephen Davies
In our selection of books to review was this title. Amanda mentioned on her note she had added something a little different to our selection! I had never heard of this book but it really stood out with its bright colours and quirky title.
I really like this book as it is a great introduction to the idea of other cultures. Old Al Haji Amadu, the owner of the goggle-eyed goats has 3 wives! I'm expecting some interesting questions from Isabella at some point when we read this again. The story is fun and entertaining. Perhaps just flick through in advance to brush up on your pronunciations!
The Beautiful Patterns Colouring Book
Amongst our selection of books was this amazing colouring book! It's packed with so many different scenes and patterns to colour. A vegetable patch, different breeds of dog, Russian dolls- so many to choose from! I'm very particular when it comes to colouring so for example, things need to be as they are supposed to be and should match what they are in reality. However, having children that is never going to happen and Isabella and I have enjoyed working on our colouring in this book together (purple and green stripey dogs!)- although I've even done some on my own after bedtime! This book is jam packed and great value for money.
It's been great fun reading some brand new stories and I'm already eyeing up some new titles for stocking fillers- yes, sorry, the C word is upon us!
If you'd like to order some books for your beasties in time for Christmas, Books and Pieces do some great deals with 3 for £10.
Amanda has also very kindly provided a discount code- enter Beasties10 at the checkout for 10% off!
Happy reading!
