Monthly Archive: September, 2013

Six Apps to make Learning Letters as easy as ABC

Looking for some fun ways to begin looking at letters with your toddler or pre-schooler? We have found several iPad apps brilliant for firstly introducing the alphabet and then supporting more formal learning, without the kids feeling bored… Continue reading

Welcome to the Cybils 2013

Got a favourite children’s book app? Now is the time to nominate it for a fantastic award! The Cybils were launched in the USA in 2006. They celebrate the work of children’s and Young Adult authors and… Continue reading

Lucy Ladybird

Poor Lucy Ladybird doesn’t belong – she has no spots! Join her as she journeys through the seasons, meeting other creatures and finding her very own spots along the way. This is a heartwarming story… Continue reading

Back to School, Back to Blogging

So autumn is definitely in the air, Mr Tall has settled back into school and Little Miss Chatterbox just started her second year at preschool today. Much as I miss having them around, I do really appreciate… Continue reading

I’m looking for an app about… starting school (updated for 2013)

Last year I wrote a round up of apps about going to school as part of a link up to the children’s book blog Playing By the Book . This year we have seen a… Continue reading