The Catnapping Cat

Posted on August 7, 2008 by jennisblog

The Catnapping Cat
Judy Allen
Illustrated by Philip Giordano
Published by Hodder Children’s Books
This Catnapping Cat follows his witch as she searches high and low for the perfect place to sleep, all the time he is dreaming of a great spot to snooze, but will he get to it before the night is through?
An absolute pleasure to read! [...]

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No More Yawning!

Posted on August 5, 2008 by jennisblog

No More Yawning!
Paeony Lewis
Illustrated by Brita Granstrom
Published by The Chicken House 2008
This is a great story about bedtime told by Florence and her monkey, Arnold, as they do their best to get to sleep. It also includes some useful tips on bedtime routines to make getting to sleep a little easier.
Highly Recommended!

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A Rainy Day

Posted on July 30, 2008 by jennisblog

The rain is pelting down outside and the wind is blowing a hooly (as my dad would say in his Scottish accent) and thankfully I am tucked up in the warm, with a stack of books and enough food to not need to leave the house for a good few days!
I shall let you know [...]

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Peace at Last

Posted on July 25, 2008 by jennisblog

Peace at Last – Jill Murphy, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
A wonderful story that many families will relate to as Daddy Bear struggles to get to sleep in the noisy night time.

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Dear Zoo

Posted on July 24, 2008 by jennisblog

Dear Zoo – Rod Campbell, published by Campbell Books. This is a lovely story of a child looking for the perfect pet.

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