Great things happen when you read with your baby. First, their vocabulary explodes. Books are fantastic for introducing your little one to new and varied language. Second, they begin to associate reading as a pleasurable activity. Not only is it fun, but it’s something

Cormoran Strike walks in Sherlock Holmes’ shadow: both outsiders in London, sharp-eyed, cynical, and paired with a steadying partner (Watson/Robin). Each unravels what police miss, combining razor logic with surprising physical strength—Holmes with boxing, Strike with his

Grooming our Exmoor pony before riding (and before this afternoon's rain! The fields need it but why on Saturday afternoon when we could be outside having fun?!)

waiting for the hallmarked man

11am sharp, don’t be late ⏳

Super interesting & deeply concerning. This is the second story I've read about a young person's suicide after 'colluding' - for want of a better word - with an AI bot. Worth considering in line with the Jonathan Heidt argument re being online and the effect on young people's MH.

Remember your lanyard!!

Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home 🏰

This is presumably because the US rejected evidence based methods for the teaching of reading, favouring an ideological approach based on no evidence whatsoever. Either way, it's an interesting post.

I kind of created a badly done thread of my current reading. I really like this idea so am going to have a go at redoing it... Just in time for the Hallmarked Man, obvs.

Tomorrow MPs will debate a Bill which could have a huge impact on the future of lifelong learning and potentially save it from its currently diminished state. Learn more about the bill, and its potential impact, from Simon Parkinson in our latest blog: wea.org.uk/news-views/blo…

EXCLUSIVE: MSP Colin Smyth met a girl guides group at Holyrood after he was charged with possessing indecent images of children. dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…

When I first read Casual Vacancy, I really didn't get it at all. I was in a hurry for a busy plot that carried me through some crazy narrative arc... And I missed how incredible the characterisation is. I reread it last year, deep into my Strike obsession, through different eyes.

Here we go!! 🙌❤️😱. See you on the other side my friends! And thanks J.K. Rowling for the two solid days of fun (and other emotions no doubt!) I’m about to have ❤️

Ready to dive in now! I am buckling up for the ride!! J.K. Rowling huge thanks in advance it’s gonna be great! Tea and a twix in the Freemasons Hall courtesy of my reading buddy BadlyWiredLamp #TheHallmarkedMan ⛓️🧬💀