Today marks the publication day of the new picture book edition of The Velveteen Rabbit, beautifully illustrated by David Litchfield, and it is something truly special.
This is a story many will already hold close to their hearts and this new edition feels like a beautiful reintroduction to the classic, ready to be discovered by a new generation of readers.
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.
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.
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...
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