#ShareAStory ‘Double~Decker Playbus Colouring Book’

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Double~Decker Playbus ~ Colouring Book by Sue Wickstead

Great activity book with lots of buses to colour in, along with some great facts about the Playbus

Kids will love this, especially those who love bright double-decker buses. We are looking forward to colouring in Daisy Daydream with her beautiful nursery rhyme images on the side.

Transport fans will enjoy the facts within the pages. We are told how some Double Decker Buses were re-purposed into a special Playbus to give children a safe space to play and have fun. Hours of activities for kids and bus lovers. There is even a space at the end of the book for you to create and name your very own Playbus.

For colouring inspiration there are also lots of storybooks to read and copy the colours from. Look out for Daisy Daydream she is our favourite. All very highly recommended.

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Inside the Book

Here are a couple of pages from inside the book ‘Sparky the Dragon’ as you can see we made a start on colouring the bus.

About Sue Wickstead ~ a work of heart

I am a teacher and a children’s author..

For over 20 years, alongside my teaching career, I worked with a Children’s Charity, The Bewbush Playbus Association, which led me to write a photographic history book about it.

I soon found that many children had never been on a bus before, let alone a ‘Playbus’ and they wanted to know more, so I decided to write a fictional tale about the first bus, his number plate JJK261 gave him his name.

‘Jay-Jay the Supersonic Bus’ came out in print in 2014. From Fact to fiction the bus journey continues with more stories written and on their way.

In my role as a Teacher I have been able to share the story with many children. I leave a copy of the first book, ‘Jay-Jay the Supersonic Bus’, in each School that I visit.

The first picture book has led to further bus related stories. Each book has a bus connections as well as links to my teaching career.

Find out more on Sue’s Website Here –>> https://suewickstead.co.uk

Check out our review for Daisy Daydream –>> HERE

Thank you for visiting & Happy Reading

#RubyTubeDay 07 Emy Gets A Sister

23rd Jun 2019 ~ Miss Ruby Heart ~ 1 Comment

Miss Ruby Heart Reviews Book 07

Emy Gets A Sister

by Chris Turnbull Illustrated by Rebecca Sharp

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We give this book 4 Paws & a Lick

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Emy Gets A Sister by Chris Turnbull

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutley LOVE this little book series based on true events.

Once again a bright and very beautiful children’s picture book. The stunning illustrations by Rebecca Sharp really bring the story to life. A book to share with the whole family. This is Book 2 so I would highly recommend getting Book 1 ‘A Home for Emy’ to read first.

Both very Highly recommended

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#RubyTubeDay 06 Seal Mother

26th May 2019 ~ Miss Ruby Heart ~ Leave a comment

Miss Ruby Heart Reviews Book 06

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Seal Mother ~ A Selkie Tale in Verse

by Rose English Illustrated by Hannah Ryan

One lonely seal
in the midst of the ocean
rolls on the waves
to the rhythmical motion.
The seal watches over
the child on the sand.
Her lovely young daughter
born of the land.

On Midsummer’s Eve seals swim up onto the sand, shed their skin and transform into beautiful young women to give thanks to the mysterious Moon Goddess.

Lost in dance, no one notices a shimmering sealskin being stolen; leaving one beautiful Selkie trapped on the land forever.

Can an unlikely friend help her reclaim her skin, or is she destined to remain forever in human form?

‘Seal Mother’ – a magical Selkie tale of love, loss and deceit, told in verse.

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We give this book 4 Paws & a Lick

Amazon Reviews

Miss Maria Gibbs Beautiful story

Format: Hardcover

I devoured this short story, so skilfully written by an author who I have the utmost respect for. She doesn’t write for the masses, she doesn’t stray into writing what is popular or in fashion. Rose English writes from the heart about things that capture her vivid imagination and she weaves a story so beautiful that it feels as though she has placed her hands around your heart and is squeezing gently.

Seal Mother is a tragic tale of love, betrayal, loss and heart-breaking decisions. It’s a children book, but don’t let that stop you from reading it as an adult. Let Rose’s poetical verse sweep you into a maelstrom of emotions as you forget your existence for a while and ride the waves with Seal Mother and her emotional journey.

William Coniston Imaginative and Charming

Format: Paperback Verified Purchase

A imaginative and beautiful retelling in pacey verse of an ancient story from Scots/Irish/Norse folklore. The illustrations are charming and the book is suitable for all ages but especially the young and the young at heart.

Lorraine I loved this book!

Format: Paperback

I loved this wonderful rhyming interpretation of the Selkie folklore.

The story tells the tale of a seal, trapped on land when a fisherman steals her pelt on midsummer’s eve. She marries and has a family but always misses her old way of life, until one day she finds her seal skin and returns to the sea.

The beautiful illustrations add to this entertaining and poignant story.

JS Reads “Seal Mother” is a beautiful, poignant story for all ages.

Format: Paperback Verified Purchase

“Seal Mother” by Rose English is a beautiful, poignant story told in rhyme. I love the fairy-tale feeling of the helpful mouse and the way a shell is used to communicate. Illustrations further bring this tale to life. The dance of the Selkies is one of my favorite pictures; it perfectly captures the moment.

Trapped on land, the Selkie has an overpowering need to reclaim her life in the sea, to be free, to be herself. The ending is powerful. This story spoke to me of our own need to be true to ourselves. “Seal Mother” would be an excellent read for all ages.

Sherri Wingler Beautiful tale of the Selkie maiden

Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

This story broke my heart in that way a good book has when it stays with you. To me it was almost an allegory for man’s interference with nature and the consequences were dire. It was a beautiful story told in verse. I loved it enough I’m going to order the actual book. The Kindle version is lovely, but the illustrations need to be appreciated also. I highly recommend this book to all ages.

Happy Reading

#RubyTubeDay 05 The Island Dog Squad

26th May 2019 ~ Miss Ruby Heart ~ Leave a comment

Miss Ruby Heart Reviews Book 05

‘The Island Dog Squad’ by Deb McEwan

This is a wonderful book by the very talented Deb McEwan. Take a peek at our mini video review.

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The Island Dog Squad was Book 25 in our 2018 Goodreads Challenge

This is a story for dog lovers both young and old. But be warned as well as it being comical, at times it is also rather heart-wrenching too. Probably advisable for readers 10+

The author’s own dog Sandy is a rescued dog, and the inspiration behind the book. The tale is told from the dog’s point of view.

After almost drowning as a pup, Sandy is initially rescued by military personnel. She proves to be a very intelligent little dog and undergoes training on the base. Sadly the poor dog ends up having some horrendous experiences. Sandy ends up on the streets almost at deaths door; she has no memory of who she is or where she came from.

Luckily Sandy is found and taken to a rescue shelter, and from there she is adopted by Ellie and Ben. She loves her people parents and just wants to settle into a new life with them. However, she begins to suffer nightmares and slowly her memories begin to return but they are not pleasant.

I love how the author interweaves mystery and intrigue into a captivating tale, along with a dog’s eye view of the world. Sandy’s thoughts on her people parents are simply adorable, particularly when she begins to learn more about them. Here is just one of her thoughts:-

‘I was to discover Ellie was a vegivore and a chocivore.’

Such great fun and very highly recommended.

As a special treat I recommend you visit Deb’s website and check out the real Sandy’s Dog Blog. Click HERE

We rate this book 4 Paws & a Lick

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#RubyTubeDay 03 ‘The Sheep Won’t Sleep’

12th Jan 201926th May 2019 ~ Miss Ruby Heart ~ Leave a comment

Miss Ruby Heart Reviews Book 03

The Sheep Won’t Sleep

by Curtis Jobling & Tom McLaughlin

We are big fans of sheep, and if you were to visit our home you would find sheep everywhere. There are coasters and cups with sheep, tea-towels sporting sheep. We have several toy sheep and even a noughts and crosses sheepy game. So there really was no doubt that we would love this beautiful and engrossing picture book. Check out the Miss Ruby Heart review on YouTube.

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We give this book 4 Paws & a Lick

Full Review on Goodreads

The Sheep Won’t Sleep! by Curtis Jobling

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We love all things sheepy so we could not help but fall in love with this wonderful story. It is all about a sleepy sheep dog who has to put one hundred naughty sheep to bed but…

The Sheep Won’t Sleep

This phrase is used throughout the book encouraging little ones to join in the reading. It is a fun, bright, colourful rhyming read.

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Double~Decker Playbus ~ Colouring Book by Sue Wickstead

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