Book Review: War Dog by Tom Palmer

 

It feels strange to be writing this after such a long gap, but here we are. I’ve been a little quiet on the blog since August 2025, simply because life has been busy in the way it so often is. Between teaching, everyday commitments and everything else that fills the weeks, writing took a bit of a back seat. That said, I’m finally catching up on some posts I’ve been meaning to share, and I wanted to start by saying that I’m still very much here and still just as passionate about sharing great children’s books - starting with this one.

Book Review: How to Train Your Teacher by Bethany Walker

 
This is the perfect book to share with you the week before most pupils in the UK start the new school year. As a teacher, I love seeing the new picture books that come out over the summer, ready for September. I especially like seeing the new books that focus on children having their first-ever day at school. This book - How to Train Your Teacher by Bethany Walker - is exactly that.

My Recipe Box: Chickpea, Olive and Orzo Pesto Salad

 

Hi everyone! I'm back with another recipe that I've been wanting to share with you all. I've been loving this pasta salad as a lunch and dinner for the last couple of months, especially as the weather has been getting warmer. It just feels so refreshing to sit down with a bowl of this on a hot summer evening. Plus, it's ready in less than 30 minutes - I love it!

So, here is the recipe for my chickpea, olive and orzo pesto salad...

My Recipe Box: Granola Breakfast Muffins

Today, I am excited to share my recipe for granola breakfast muffins. This is a post I originally shared back in 2016 but when I had a clear-out of posts, I archived this one. Now it's back! Mainly because I baked these this weekend.

Check out the recipe and instructions below...