Sunday, 15 November 2015

Do You Like Green Eggs And Ham?

I read one of my favourite books the other day called ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ written and illustrated by Dr Seuss.

A very entertaining and funny children’s story about a character called ‘Sam I Am’ that keeps pestering his friend about eating green eggs and ham, throughout the story his friend refuses but at the end decides to try them and guess what? He liked them.

The rhyming and illustrations of the book are wonderfully done.

It’s an enjoyable book that I would definitely recommend reading to children.

So my final thoughts on this are; could I eat green eggs and ham?

I don’t think so ‘Sam I Am’ I prefer a dish of fish!

 Now how’s that for rhyming?


Read the book and tell me what you think?

Sunday, 8 November 2015

You Can Do Anything?

I read the book ‘Amazing Grace’ the other afternoon which was written by Mary Hoffman, with illustrations by Caroline Binch.

It’s a wonderful story about a little girl called Grace that loves acting.

When a part in the school play needs a Peter Pan, Grace Holds up her hand in confidence.

It’s only when two of her class mates put obstacles in her way that she begins to doubt herself as one inform her that she’s a girl, the other that he wasn't black.

Her loving family tells her that she can be anything she wants if she puts her mind to it.

And with that in mind Grace proves them both wrong and captures the lead role.

A child will voice their opinion if something appears different to what they have seen before and this book shows that.

The message in this story shows that children are capable of becoming whatever they want to be in life with encouragement from adults.

I would definitely recommend reading this book.

So my final thoughts are; you can be whatever you want to be, just work hard then you’ll achieve it.


Read the book and let me know what you think?

Sunday, 1 November 2015

Can A Fly Do A Flyby?

I watched ‘A Fly Went By’ on You Tube one afternoon.

The book is written by Mike McClintock with illustrations by Fritz Siebel.

A very entertaining children’s story about a little boy who watches a fly being chased by a frog, however all is not as it seems and after a number of animals are seen chasing each other, the little boy finally finds out the truth.

It’s the lambs fault, but that’s not exactly the truth either, however it does have a lamb in it; you’ll just have to read it or as in my case watch it to find out the ending.

A wonderful rhyming book, lots of fun, it captures the imagination as you never know what’s chasing each animal or why.

It’s definitely worth reading or watching, like in my case. 

So my final thoughts on this book is that it’s the most enjoyable book about a fly I have ever read so far, young children will love it.


Read it or watch it now and tell me what you think?

Sunday, 25 October 2015

What’s A Tree Fu?

I watched Tree Fu Tom on CBeebies the other afternoon with my grandson.

The programme begins when a real boy Adam Henderson turns into a miniature animated super hero called Tom and has adventures in the forest with his bug friends.

The animated stories are quite funny and when a problem comes up, Tom interacts with viewers asking for their help. Tom is voiced by Sophie Aldred.

The viewers are encouraged to do a sequence of moves to increase Tom’s power and turn the magic on.

When Tom collects the power his belt glows and he can then use the magical power in order to save the day.

It’s a great action adventure series for both boys and girls, they will enjoy it.

In my opinion the moves are great for fitness in both children and adults, even I’ve joined in; at least it got me off the sofa!

My final thought; I’d love to shrink down to miniature and ride on the back of a bird, just think how much I’d save not using my Oyster card?

Watch an episode now and tell me what you think?


Sunday, 18 October 2015

What’s A Woolly?

I watched Woolly and Tig on CBeebies the other day with my grandson.

This children’s programme is about a little girl called Tig played by Betsy McCredie and her toy spider called Woolly voiced by Jamie Oram.

The series is produced by Tattie Moon and narrated by Maisie McCredie.

The theme tune is very catchy and great to sing-along to.

Often when Tig can’t get her way she gets upset and pulls a strop.

Then Woolly her toy spider intercepts he becomes animated and explains to Tig why it’s not nice to be unkind.

When Tig says sorry to her parent she feels better and they enjoy the rest of the day together, until Woolly scares somebody.

Then Tig says her catchphrase, “It’s only a toy spider.”

It’s definitely worth watching, young children will love it. 

In my opinion, it’s a brilliant children’s series that show Tig experiencing new things.

My final thought; this programme is great for young children who may be going through the same experiences, by watching Tig it may encourage them to try new things too?

Watch an episode now and tell me what you think?


Sunday, 11 October 2015

Where’s Justin’s House?

I watched Justin’s House on CBeebies the other morning with my grandson.

Justin’s House is presented by Justin Fletcher and is recorded in front of a live audience.

This children’s show is full of comedy, music, dancing and singing; the theme tune is also catchy and great to sing-a-long to too.

Justin is a wonderful entertainer, with his sidekick Robert the Robot played by Steven Kynman they make the show fun and exciting to watch.

They work well as a double act or a triple act if you include little monster!

The children love it and interact with Justin and Robert the Robot when they imitate the instruments when the instrument song comes on.

My opinion it’s a great show for all the family especially for children of all ages, they’d love it.

My final thought; Justin’s house looks fun, I’d like to go and visit someday, how about you?

Watch an episode now and tell me what you think?