Category Archives: Book Ideas

Using Kids books as a springboard for learning

Time Hunters. Fun adventure stories with a bit of History

Posted on July 23, 2019 by ofamily

I have mentioned a few times that my youngest is NOT as big a history fan as his older sister but he does like reading and I discovered with the How to Train Your Dragon books – if I find … Continue reading →

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DK Insect Book

Posted on July 17, 2019 by ofamily

In May my son spotted this DK Insect book at our local library and we immediately borrowed it. It turned out to be a little gem of insect facts for my son. He has poured over this book, page by … Continue reading →

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Warrior Monkeys – a fun read

Posted on July 1, 2019 by ofamily

Last week we received some books from Oxford University Press and included in our little parcel was Warrior Monkeys and the Volcano Adventure. My son picked it up and read it cover to cover. For me that is the magic … Continue reading →

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Everest Book Review

Posted on June 6, 2019 by ofamily

Last month I was searching for some new interesting books for my son, I wanted something with a bit of an adventure, an expedition of sorts but a real-life story for him (He likes books written about fascinating real-life expeditions). … Continue reading →

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Dolphins! Animal Chapter book for Kids

Posted on June 1, 2019 by ofamily

Earlier this year my son read and thoroughly enjoyed the Sharks animal chapter book so I bought him the dolphin one as well. This is now our fourth animal planet chapter book and we have enjoyed every one and are … Continue reading →

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