It’s only when I took the picture did I realise the very obvious theme!! My boys are minded by the granny during the week when I work and I am blessed with the incredible bond that is between them. We love reading in our house and the bedtime story is an integral and much loved part of our day. Its 2 stories a night! That’s the 3 years olds request! For the past few weeks its been these two.
- Peppa Pig – My Granny
- How to Babysit a Grandma
Peppa Pig – My Granny
This is a lovely personalised hardback book with both kid’s names in it. The story is the interaction of the kids and Peppa discussing their grannies. My 3 year old loves Peppa and the idea of being in a book with Peppa was very exciting. It doesn’t matter how many times I have read it, he still enjoys especially when it comes to his own name! The quality of the book is lovely and well able to stand up the amount of use (think more like abuse!!) they get in our house. You can personalise the hair and eye colour of the characters in the book too.
The book is produced by Penwizard (https://www.penwizard.com/) who kindly sent me a copy for the boys, they also very kindly sent a code for 20% off books until 31 May 2016 – (please note its not valid in conjunction with any other offers) simply input BLOGGER20 at the checkout. They also do similar books for Ben & Holly, In the Night Garden, Frozen and many others – including a personalised potty training one.
Price wise they are Stg£14.99 and available from their website. Delivery was really quick and they would make a great gift.
How to Babysit a Grandma
This is a beautifully illustrated book written by Jean Reagan and illustrated by Lee Wildish, who were also creators of the well know New York Times bestseller “How to Babysit a Granda”. It’s a lovely simple but very effective story. We have read this many times. My heart swelled with pride 2 nights ago when the 3 years old quoted almost the entire book word perfect, he obviously can’t read but was able to recall so much of it. The story is almost a role reversal where a little girl goes to babysit her granny and the fun things they get up to.
I bought this from Dubray Books on Grafton Street for €9.99.
I love that my boys love reading as much as I do. It’s something that was instilled in me as a child by my parents and I am delighted to pass on my love of books to the boys.
Get Crafty
Last month we were sent a copy of Get Crafty by Ali Coghlan to review. Ali is a fellow Irish blogger and I was delighted to receive a copy to review. 
The quality of the book in particular the photography is the first thing that really stands out. In the photographs are Ali and her kids and they are really beautifully captured. The book itself has over 40 different craft ideas set out in different themes.
The crafts are set out in step by step guides which even the totally non crafty (i.e me) can follow. The boys have their cousins coming down next weekend so the Driftwood sail boats are on the agenda. This really is a fantastic book if like me, arts and crafts are not your thing, if I can follow it anybody can!
Wishing Ali the very best of luck with this beautiful, easy to follow book. The book retails at €14.99 and is available in most book shops. A great purchase with the school holidays only a few weeks away!!
Have you read any of the above in your house?
Take Care
~Mamma F
Note: We received 2 of the above books for review purposes however all opinions are my own and/or my kids.
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