Category: books
City Lullaby
https://youtu.be/R5Q2vgs0z-o Feeling tired? Feeling sleepy? Just listen to this relaxing city lullaby to wash away the cares of the day and get you or your little ones in the mood for snuggling down and going to sleep. City Lullaby Hush now my child, Hush now my baby child, What keeps you awake tonight? Do you…
How to draw a whale
I’ve been to Hull quite a few times now, visiting schools and libraries. If I have time, I like to pop into the Maritime Museum, where they have an extensive exhibition on the history of whaling, Hull having been a major whaling port. Christine Hill, the Principal Librarian with whom I’ve worked with often, has…
Drawing is a writing skill
Literacy skills in the UK have improved over the last few years, but writing skills have not improved at the same rate. There is also a divergence between boys and girls – girls doing markedly better than boys when it comes to writing. It goes without saying that poor writing skills are a major hinderance for…