Are you looking to try something new this Christmas? We Brits (me, Charles Dickens, King Charles, you know) pride ourselves on how we do Christmas. So here are three fabulous British Christmas traditions to try. Mince Pies Their full name is “mincemeat pies” because yes they were made with shredded beef suet or venison or… Read more »
5 Advent Activities
Advent is a season of waiting—and we couldn’t wait to share this year’s Advent Activities with you! It’s our hope that as your family follows the readings and games and adds ornaments to the tree, you’ll be able to trace God’s hand through all the stories of the Bible and to tell together the one… Read more »
Thoughts for Today: TRUE COLORS
Did you know that leaves aren’t really green? They only seem that way. Each leaf contains chlorophyll–the green color that captures light and turns it into food for the tree. It’s this green that hides the leaf’s true color. In the autumn, trees produce less chlorophyll, the green fades, and so the leaves show their… Read more »
A Serendipitous Summer Adventure
I just had an adventure that could have come straight out of a book. In fact, it sort of did! It got me thinking about how much children’s books can bring us joy. Do you know the opening page to Goldfish on Vacation, my completely true made-up story about one summer in New York? It… Read more »
Summer Boredom Busters – 2024
Here’s a list of summer adventures to go on together — many for free and without leaving home (including ways to spend summer like a Brit!). PS: Be sure to sign up for my newsletter for posts like this and exclusive free downloads each month (this month we sent a fab Boredom Busters Jar that… Read more »
Summer Books & Activities
Summer is all about adventure, and we can always go on adventures inside books. We’ve compiled our Top Summer Book Picks and suggested an activity to go along with each one. Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey My absolute favourite. A classic story of one summer on an island in Maine. Activity: Make a paper… Read more »
Tea Time for Mother’s Day
To celebrate the mums in your life, we’ve created a cozy gift idea. Make her a cup of proper British tea, make a beautiful bookmark, and tuck it into a book that you can read together. Everything you need is right here. Enjoy! Make a proper cup of British Tea See my tutorial Make a… Read more »
Building a Collection of Classic Children’s Books
What are your favourite children’s books? People ask me that a lot. It’s a hard question to answer, isn’t it? There are so many favourites! So where do you begin? Well, maybe with the classics. What makes a children’s story a classic? I think there are at least 3 qualities. 1. They stand the test… Read more »
Books for Welcoming Spring
Spring is in the air! New life is everywhere. The trees are coming into leaf. The time of singing is here. To celebrate the hope and joy of spring, enjoy some Sunshine & Stories. Here are my picks. The Little Island by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Leonard Weisgard Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal,… Read more »
Lent Guide – 2024
The Jesus Storybook Bible Lent Guide is here! From the 2024 Lent Guide: “’Lent’ is the time we remember God’s Secret Rescue Plan. And we make room for time with our Heavenly Father, too. As we read the stories of God’s Great Rescue we remember important things. We remember why we needed Jesus to come…. Read more »