LOOK! Vampire Dr Marten’s for Halloween – Marceline Boots with a furry tongue!
How’s this for the most awesome pair of Halloween boots EVER? Regular readers will know that we’re a family of huge DM fans – I was a big fan back in the 80’s, and never ever grew out of it. And now my daughter shares my passion – which is frankly a Good Thing for her feet. Not only are DM’s tough enough to stand up to her tree-climbing-always-running ways, but they’re soft and comfortable...
Ragtales and the three mice. DON’T miss these.
To call these soft little chaps ‘rag mice’ is doing them a bit of a disservice, isn’t it? I mean these guys are CUTE. Properly, achingly, can’t-put-them-down swee-e-e-e-eet. A few months ago we told you all about Ragtales, Mr Darcy Bear, and how they’re producing some Very Special Toys Indeed. But we saved the best for later. Because much as I love Mr Darcy Bear in his gorgeous duffle coat? These three...
Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer Review (from a 12yr old)
When Nintendo asked if we might like to try an Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer review I jumped at the opportunity – on a number of levels. First, because I know just how much Jolly & Bear LOVE Animal Crossing New Leaf – there was no way they wouldn’t want to try out the new game. Secondly, I knew with a joyous happy brain, that 12yr old Jolly would write the review for me, and do a MUCH better job than I...
The Person Controller – David Baddiel’s most excellent new children’s book
When I was asked if I’d like to give away a copy of The Person Controller, I’ll admit I didn’t leap about. I mean I really like David Baddiel – when he’s nattering aimlessly away with Frank Skinner. But I’ve never read any of his books (sorry Mr Baddiel…), so I really didn’t know if his latest offering would be up to much. (what? Look, LittleStuff is nothing if it’s not honest) So...
Choosing a Car Seat – what a minefield.
Choosing a car seat is one of those essential purchases that come in your Pregnancy To Do list, along with cot, babygrows, ridiculously cute baby hats and super-extra-worryingly-thick sanitary pads. But it’s often once they grow out of those first carry-them-around-in newborn seats that often come as part of your pushchair travel system that the decision making sets in. When my oldest (now 16) was moving into a bigger car...
The astonishingly lovely ‘Imaginary Fred’ from Eoin Colfer & Oliver Jeffers
Any conversation about children’s books is going to feature a couple of names at some point. Oliver Jeffers. One of the very best picture book authors/Illustrators in the whole widest world. We have a complete library, and my book-absorbing 8yr old STILL regularly revisits the astonishingly beautiful ‘Stuck’ and ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ on a regular basis. And Eoin Colfer – the man who gave the...