There aren’t many sleeps left until the Big Day. Schools are about to break up for the holidays, and the excitement is building. Overwrought and needing to calm down – and that’s just the adults! – one way to bring a little calm to Christmas is to enjoy the magic of reading. In fact, Christmas…
Book of the Month Review – Series Spotlight on Tawny Owl Wood
Step Into The Magical World of Tawny Owl Wood Get ready to immerse yourself in the magical world of Tawny Owl Wood — a place where diversity, inclusion, and environmental awareness come alive through stories of humans, fairies, and woodland creatures. Designed for children aged 2-12, this series of books is packed with thoughtful messages…
Unveiling the Quirky Facts Behind Beloved Children’s Books and Their Authors
Children’s books have the remarkable ability to captivate young minds, sparking imagination and fostering a lifelong love for reading. Beyond the enchanting stories and colourful illustrations, there lies a treasure trove of quirky facts and fascinating tales about the creation of these beloved books and the lives of their authors. From hidden inspirations to surprising…
How to encourage a love of reading in children
We may live in a high-tech world, but there are still few things better than picking up a real book, flicking through those real pages, and becoming immersed in a fantastic story. And this love of books will date right back to childhood. Fortunately, many children are natural bookworms, who instinctively love reading and will…
Need to unwind? How about reading or writing a book!
November is National Novel Writing Month and what a great way to encourage people to put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard) and start writing a story. The challenge for this annual event, which started in 1999, is for people to write 50,000 words of a novel during the month. At Happydesigner, we live…
Why children’s books are essential in schools…
Of the hundreds of appeals that schools make for additional support, have you noticed how many of them are asking for help with buying books? This isn’t just a whim. It’s because books are an absolutely essential ingredient in school life. So often, schools fundraise for books because they don’t have enough to go around,…
Reading and stories bring a world of colour to children’s lives.
This month, on March 2, it was World Book Day, an annual event which puts the emphasis firmly on children’s books and the importance of reading. Celebrated in more than 100 countries across the globe, World Book Day gives educators and children the chance to really focus on books and reading. It aims to promote…
