Monthly Archives: October 2014
Room on the Broom
I don’t think Julia Donaldson can go wrong! In addition to the hugely popular Gruffalo books, she has a prolific output of rhyming picture books for children. Room on the Broom is probably Julia Donaldson’s best-loved picture book after The Gruffalo … Continue reading
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Many Bulbs Make Bright Work
If you want a good display of bulbs next Spring, here are a few ideas.
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Picture Kelpies Go Scots
The Kelpies series of books comes from the largest children’s book publisher in Scotland, Floris. They have a significant range of books for children, including board and picture books, story books for 6-10 year olds and the popular Kelpies series for 8-12 year … Continue reading
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Instrinsically Optimistic, Comprehensively Exhilarating
I am never quite sure what to expect when I visit one of my favourite art galleries, The Open Eye in Edinburgh. Let me explain. The featured work currently  is that of the artist Ruth Nicol. I had thought the … Continue reading
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Bondagers
“Redd up the stables, muck out the byre, plant the tatties, howk the tatties, clamp the tatties… Shear, stook, striddle, stack. Women’s work.” The Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh presents Bondagers, By Sue Glover from 22nd October – 15th November 2014.
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Book Week What’s On?
With only weeks to go until Scotland’s annual national celebration of books and reading, communities across the country are gearing up for a week-long programme of events, activities and projects that will run from 24 to 30 November 2014.
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