I couldn’t put this down yesterday: a fascinating and compelling read for all British children (and adults) regardless of skin colour and heritage – synopsis below. I struggle to understand why our national curriculum (rightly) ensures that the major faiths of British communities are taught, yet doesn’t replicate this inclusive approach when it comes to…
I bought this after seeing it recommended by @mssburns (my factual book, home-schooling go-to on Insta). I thought my daughter – who loves art – might like it. It’s quite a substantial tome – a good inch thick – and it’s really beautifully done. When it says it’s a history of art, it truly is:…
With having 2 very inquisitive children, we love non-fiction books in the Merry Bookworm house and these well-written and informative books by Ruth Owen are enjoyed regularly by all of us. The purpose of each book is to introduce a new habitat to young children, explaining how living things depend on each other to…
My husband and I were very keen to introduce different faiths and cultures early on in our children’s lives, to give them a better understanding of the religious beliefs and cultural traditions of those around them. Bearing in mind our children are 4 and 6, we agreed that any ‘teaching’ needed to be done with…