When I had the opportunity to review Lily and the Magic Comb about a child of colour with curly hair, I knew it would be a story my son could relate to. He’s three years old with beautiful, curly hair that in-keeping with my culture, Read More …
by Jonathan Johnson Television shows for toddlers and young children are created to entertain, educate and allow children to explore their imagination in the real world. In March 2020 CBeebies introduced Jo Jo and Gran Gran, a unique animated and live action programme that showcases Read More …
by Jermaine and family During these difficult times it’s more important than ever to remind our children that ‘it’s okay not to be okay’. As parents and carers, we might worry we don’t have the right words to say. Or we may be unsure how Read More …
How to find diverse books for your family Diversity in children’s literature A recent study that shows there is a serious lack of diverse books, just 1% of children’s books in Britain star a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) character, and only 4% feature Read More …
by Philip Robinson, Feb 2020 I received a very pleasant surprise last year. Someone, who I had not met before, contacted me on Twitter. She shared a picture of their daughter’s World Book Day outfit and wrote: “My daughter’s costume is all ready for #WorldBookDay Read More …