My Favourite Children's Books

I know what anyone reading this is thinking! Why the heck is he talking children's books!!!

Well, currently I am an Early Education student and have been put in a nursery to work with the children. During this time, it's allowed me to remember some of the books that I read as a child and also to see some of these new books which the children love when I do a book based activity.

So I am going to start off with some of the classics that I read in my early days with my mum before I went to sleep every night and yes I do mean every night as she would always insist it happened and I am glad she did this as really it's allowed me to grow up with fantastic memories but has also turned me into an avid reader.

' Where's My Teddy ' by Jez Alborough is a book which I adored when I was younger and would always read at least twice a week. I don't know what it is about this book but it's probably because when I was younger I was attached to my own teddy bear and wouldn't go anywhere without him. I read this one to the nursery the other day and they loved it!

Who could forget these classics! The Spot books were books that I used to have a real special connection too. I always urged my parents to read them and it's probably because I loved the spot television program. These books always filled me with excitement and imagination.

It doesn't get any more classic without mentioning the Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr. This was a book that always takes me back to primary school and it was definitely one of my personal favourites. I mean who doesn't love a good book where a usually ferocious animal comes for tea!

Now it's time look at some books that I've recently become very attached too due to planning activities around them in my placement! Here a few of my favourites:

 

The Gruffalo obviously has to make this list! Julia Donalson is a Godsend in the nursery world.

I really like how this book gives the children plenty of vocabularies! I planned a whole day around the Gruffalo and the children loved it! So to anyone who is in the profession or students, 

this is a great book.

Another book by Julia Donaldson which the children in my nursery adore. I, of course, love that there is a giraffe in this book but besides that, the book teaches the children good manners and sends good messages. For anyone who hasn't read this, it follows the day of a giant who wants to be the Smartest giant but he ends up giving away all he has gained to his friends or those in need. I am currently planning activities for this at the moment and may blog about them later in the year.

 

Would it be a Children's book blog without this Eric Carle Classic? I love this book!!! It has given me some amazing memories as it was my first lesson I had planned in my nursery! This book allows children to see that all individuals are different as everyone will grow up at different times and everyone is equal. Children love the interaction features of this book especially the page with all the different foods. Children still ask me to read this when I am!

So for any readers, this might be a throwback for you all as it was for me!

Happy Reading All!

The Bookmark Wall

For 2017, My main goal is to read 40 Books and already, I am needed a little bit of inspiration!

So I created ' The Bookmark Wall'.

This is a wall in the corner of my bedroom where I will be creating bookmarks for every book I read this year. This is a great form of inspiration as my aim is to cover the entire wall so it is not empty and dull. Also, i get some great pleasure while making these as it lets me feel productive for once!

I'll update you on the progress once a month to see how it grows into a colourful paradise!

Happy Reading!

My January TBR

So every month this year, I plan on setting myself a goal of 4 books. This will help me get my 2017 challenge completed. 10 days into January and I've already read 2/40 books. This to me is already an achievement as last year i never finished book 1 until the middle of February. My Reading Game is on! Here is my January Picks.

At the top of my pile, I have You Know Me Well by Nina LaCour and David Leviathan which is a contemporary YA Fiction. This book focuses on troubles that homosexuals face and also is a great story about true friendship. Next I have Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle which is a YA anthology which is focused around the theme of winter. Next up we have one of my most anticipated reads which is Replica by Lauren Oliver. This is a Ya Fiction which is 2 Books in One.... You read the book forwards and backwards to learn about the 2 main characters from each of their perspectives. Finally, I want to say that i would like to read an autobiography every month this year so i decided to start with Buffering by Hannah Hart. This book lets us see into the depths of Hannah's Life outside of Youtube.

I cannot wait to see how well i do this month! The Results should be pretty interesting! I shall be doing a review of my January reads at the end of the month!

New Years Resolutions 2017

New Years Resolutions, in my opinion, are a pain! They can either go well or can haunt you for the rest of your year! This year i have decided on 3. I already know that these aren't going to happen but oh well!

1. Start Eating healthier and lose some weight! - I choose this every year but this year i am trying! I need to lose weight for a wedding and i just want to look better!

2. Try to get out the house more! - Recently, I've just no felt good and like it is because I am in      this house way to much. I don't want to be stuck in! I want to go see friends :( 

3. Don't give a shit about anyones opinion except your own. - I need to start doing what i want and i need to stop listening to comments made about me! That is not what life is about! Be an individual!

These will probably like be broken by now but like... I tried aha.

My Favourite Read of 2016

After much thought about all the books I read in 2016, 

I have decided my favourite book of 2016 is......

The Art Of Being Normal

This book has left me with many feelings over the year and its still my favourite book I've ever read! The depth of the characters and the writing style enhanced my appreciation for this title! I love the authors work and i can't wait to read her new novel which comes out this year!