Monthly Archives: May 2010
The Author Who Was Inspired by Bottoms
Findhorn beach has proved inspirational for many people and recently for author Lari Don and her children as they made shapes in the sand — footprints, handprints and finally bottom prints. The shape of a bottom print seemed to Lari … Continue reading
New Series for Kelpies Books
Undaunted by the recession, Floris Books have just launched a new series of picture books suitable for roughly 3 to 6-year-olds. The Picture Kelpies range is inspired by the Kelpies range of children’s fiction, which Floris has published since 2001.
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Greyfriar’s Bobby – Starring Blue
In 1858 a small dog appeared in the graveyard of Greyfriars Kirk. Although dogs were not permitted in the cemetery, the church’s gardener James Brown allowed the terrier to sleep in the graveyard as he appeared to have no owner. … Continue reading
Norman Drummond – Not Just Visiting
I first met Norman Drummond four years ago when he addressed an Edinburgh headteachers conference. Our backgrounds were light years apart but the power of his message and the force with which he communicated it, knocked me over. Tom Farmer … Continue reading
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Lavenders Blue – and Pink and Purple, Dilly Dilly
Lavender is a compact, bushy, semi-shrub with linear, grey-green leaves. In mid and late summer, long unbranched stalks produce fragrant, blue-purple flowers. First introduced in mid-sixteenth century, it is highly esteemed for its fragrance in a dried state.