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Miaow Miaow Bow Wow

Miaow Miaow Bow Wow is a book written by Francesca Simon and illustrated by Emily Bolam. This is the red Early Reader and is the next step on your reading journey. It was released on 2nd August 2012 and published by Orion Books.

Miaow Miaow Bow Wow review

Horrid Henry’s Christmas Lunch

This is the Horrid Henry’s 100th book in the phenomenally popular Early Reader series, published during Henry’s 20th anniversary year! It is a book written by Francesca Simon and illustrated by Tony Ross. It was released on 23rd October 2014 and published by Orion Books. This is the red Early Reader book which is the next step onto the reading journey.

horrid henry christmas lunch book review

The Boy Who Made Things Up

The Boy Who Made Things Up is a book written by Margaret Mahy and illustrated by Jenny Williams. This is the red Early Reader and is the next step on your reading journey. It was released on 2nd October 2014 and published by Orion Books.

The Boy Who Made Things Up

Monstar Makes A Wish

Monstar Makes A Wish is a book written by Steve Cole and illustrated by Pete Williamson. This is the red Early Reader and is the next step on your reading journey. It was released on 2nd October 2014 and published by Orion Books. This is a third brand-new full colour Early Reader story from DOCTOR WHO scriptwriter and Astrosaurs author, Steve Cole, about Monstar, the green furry monster who wishes a wish! Click to read his first book – Monstar Finds a Home and second book – Monstar the Superhero.

Monstar makes a wish book review

The Video Effect by Nigel Camp

Earlier this year, I was attended Britsmum Live and met Nigel Camp thru his Hands-on Video session where he gave us tips on how to make better videos. It was a very impressive and powerful talk. He gave me encouragement and ideas on how to create better content for my videos. Comparing my older videos to the present ones, I think I have taken most of his advice on board. My latest video is no longer just the product on its own. I have come out of my shell to show the audience who is behind those big hands. Also I don’t just take the same angled shots. I’ve experimented shooting at different angles to emphasise the product.

Since his session, I invested in developing my own intro (at the start of my video reviews) to tell people about my website and brand. I also have an outro to tell people my social media avenues and where to subscribe my channel. Do click here if you wish to subscribe!

I believe that using video is a lot easier to show your audience your brand and product. I enjoyed vlogged and hope to improve on creating great video reviews.

The Video Effect Nigel Camp review

Spot A Lot! Animal Escape

Spot A Lot! Animal Escape is a counting and find book written by award-winning picture book author Steve Smallman. This colourful and beautifully illustrated book is illustrated by Nicola Slater. It will be available on 29 September 2014 and published by Parragon Publishing.

spot a lot animal escape book review

Horrid Henry’s Ghost Review

Horrid Henry’s Ghost is the eighth Horrid Henry Factbook and is written by Francesca Simon and illustrated by Tony Ross. It was released on 4 September 2014 and published by Orion Books.

horrid henry ghosts review

The Three Little Magicians Review

The Three Little Magicians is a book written by author and illustrator team Georgie Adams and Emily Bolam. This is the red Early Reader which is the next step on your child’s reading journey. It was released on 4 September 2014 and published by Orion Books.

the three little magicians book review

Cat’s Cradle – Witch’s Broom

Recently, I received this Cat’s cradle book and it was a real blast from the past as it triggered memories of playing this in the playground with my school mates. It was really popular during my childhood among all the girls as they tried to solve the next challenge!

cat's cradle book

Mr Monkey and the Magic Tricks

Mr Monkey and the Magic Tricks is a book written by Linda Chapman and illustrated by Sam Hearn. This is the red Early Reader which is the next step on your child’s reading journey. It was released on 3rd July 2014 and published by Orion Books. We have previously reviewed the Mr Monkey and The Birthday Party.

mr monkey and the magic tricks

Micky’s Magic Pencil

Micky’s Magic Pencil is a book written by Vivian French and illustrated by Sarah Jennings. This is the red Early Reader which is the next step on your child’s reading journey. It was released on 7th August 2014 and published by Orion Books.

mickys magic pencil book review

Poppy the Pirate Day and the Treasure Keeper

Poppy the Pirate Day and the Treasure Keeper is a book written by bestselling author Liz Kessler and illustrated by Mike Phillips. The book is the third in the popular Poppy the Pirate Dog series. We had reviewed the first book late last year: Poppy the Pirate Dog.

poppy treasure keeper

Away In My Aeroplane

Away In My Aeroplane is a book written by best-selling children’s author Margaret Wise Brown. This colourful and beautifully illustrated book is brought to life by Henry Fisher. It was first published by Parragon Publishing on 22 April 2013 and available to buy via Amazon.

away in airplane book review

Colin the Crab Gone Crabbing

Colin The Crab is a book written by Susie Mason and illustrated with the help of Mr Pop-up, Robert Crowther. It was released on World Oceans Day, 8 June 2014, and published by Gone Crabbing.

Colin The Crab is a hardback with a series of delightful pop-up books containing 22 pages. The font comes in one consistent small size. Each page contains a good balance of sentences with beautiful seaside illustrations.

Colin the Crab Gone Crabbing soap, cup and book

Deadly Factbook: Jaws and Claws

Deadly Factbook: Jaws and Claws is Steve Backshall’s sixth factbook and it is illustrated throughout with full colour photographs and artwork. It was released on 17 July 2014 and published by Orion Books.

deadly factbook jaws and claws review

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I'm Eileen, a proud mum of two teenagers (aged 18 and 16), my daughter is living with visual impairment. Since launching this blog in May 2012, we’ve continued to grow and evolve, sharing our family’s journey and passions.

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