To celebrate the mums in your life, we’ve created a cozy gift idea. Make her a cup of proper British tea, make a beautiful bookmark, and tuck it into a book that you can read together. Everything you need is right here. Enjoy! Make a proper cup of British Tea See my tutorial Make a… Read more »
Building a Collection of Classic Children’s Books
What are your favourite children’s books? People ask me that a lot. It’s a hard question to answer, isn’t it? There are so many favourites! So where do you begin? Well, maybe with the classics. What makes a children’s story a classic? I think there are at least 3 qualities. 1. They stand the test… Read more »
Books for Welcoming Spring
Spring is in the air! New life is everywhere. The trees are coming into leaf. The time of singing is here. To celebrate the hope and joy of spring, enjoy some Sunshine & Stories. Here are my picks. The Little Island by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Leonard Weisgard Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal,… Read more »
Books for November and Giving Thanks
I think every month should be gratitude month. I love what Chesterton said… “Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” (That’s the sort of math I am really especially fond of!) We pulled together a great roundup of books to help you celebrate the month of November, including some Thanksgiving picks plus a couple of mine… Read more »
Books Celebrating a Daddy’s Love
In honour of Father’s Day, here are some of my books celebrating a daddy’s love — from the protective, unconditional love of a father, to the special love of grandparents, to the perfect love of our heavenly father. Known A board book for the tiniest readers featuring a daddy and his son. Reminds little ones… Read more »
A Proper British Tea
Being a Brit I thought—out of the goodness of my heart—I ought to share some tips on how to make a proper cup of tea. Not only does a (proper) cup of tea do you good, but the making of a cup of tea does you good, too. Because it is a beautiful ceremony. Boiling… Read more »
Books Fit for Royalty
In honour of King Charles’ upcoming coronation, here are my book picks fit for royalty. Why not read them at your own coronation party? (Free Coronation Party Pack here!) The Queen’s Hat by Steve Antony I have to start with a book honouring our beloved Queen. When the wind went swish, it took the Queen’s… Read more »
10 Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing
Several years ago, we discovered my 8 year-old niece was being bullied at school. It was heartbreaking to see how withdrawn and cowed she became. And I wished she had a book she could read before school to remind her of all the magnificent things God says about her—instead of what the bullies were saying. So… Read more »
Tiny Cedric’s Twelve Tiny Tips
Look at poor Tiny Cedric, smothered by a big falling pile of books. Is that how you feel? Are your to-do lists and and lofty goals tumbling down all around you? Tiny Cedric’s Twelve Tiny Tips are guaranteed to bring happiness into your day and health to your whole body. (All kidding aside, these are… Read more »
Advent Resources for Grown Ups
Advent – the days leading up to Christmas – means “arrival.” It is a time of preparation and reflection, as we wait for God’s great Rescuer, Emmanuel—God with us. Here are some books and music that can be helpful companions as we prepare our hearts to make room for the child born in Bethlehem. In… Read more »