Category Archives: Book Ideas

Wonderful books on South African animals for kids

Posted on April 23, 2014 by ofamily

I often search Amazon for kids books and save the ones that I find to my wish list to think about if I should buy them or not. But when I saw this book I bought it immediately and I … Continue reading →

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Colour Mixing Activities with kids

Posted on April 5, 2014 by ofamily

Since both of my kids are going through an ART CRAZE at the moment I though it would be good to do some colour mixing with them. One of our favourite colour books is Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert.  … Continue reading →

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Kids “learning” books that we love

Posted on March 25, 2014 by ofamily

I love books and I have two little book worms. We love reading together and my kids love taking their books to “read” to their toys. I am lucky my kids love reading non-fiction/ learning books as much as story … Continue reading →

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We’re going on a Lion Hunt

Posted on March 20, 2014 by ofamily

Both my kids have loved the book “we’re going on a bear hunt” so when I saw the “we’re going on a Lion hunt” version I thought we would give it a try, plus it had African animals in it.  … Continue reading →

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Room on the Broom Fun

Posted on January 23, 2014 by ofamily

My kids love Julia Donaldson books and I have to admit as far as childrens books go they are not annoying like some can be.  After the Gruffalo madness seemed to calm down a bit both kids went witch mad.  … Continue reading →

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