We all need encouragement as we write. Let me share five nuggets of advice that have helped me on my writing journey. I hope it will also help you to keep writing.

Curious George is a great series for younger children - you never know what this mischievous monkey will do next! There is always an adventure waiting to happen and new places to explore with George.

Come on board The Story Ark to discover why one of our favourite books, ‘The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross’, is perfect for Easter, and all year round.

This is a wonderful post-war story about a mother who wants to make a new winter coat for her daughter, Anna. Have a read of some of the reasons why I love it!

We were gifted ‘The Koala Who Could’ by Rachel Bright and Jim Field and we never looked back. Both children LOVE their stories. We had the pleasure of meeting them at the Bath Children’s Literature Festival in 2025 too! Have a read to find out more!

Roald Dahl is a big name in the wonderful world of children’s books. Come and discover our top 5 favourite Roald Dahl books (and don’t let this stack of six books confuse you!).

Would you read them here or there? Would you read them anywhere? We would! Here are our top 3 reasons why we love reading Dr. Seuss books. Do you have any favourites?

How can you help a reluctant reader discover the joy of stories? Here are 6 tips that encourage a step toward happier book reading.

Find out what my son and I are discovering and enjoying most about The Famous Five by Enid Blyton.

Come and discover the enchanting stories about a wild robot named Roz!

Here are our top 10 family Christmas reads for 2025!

Find out more about what the The Story Ark is and what kind of stories you can expect to explore.