Tag childrens stories

Kenneth Grahame’s grave, Hollywell Cemetery, Oxford

Kenneth Grahame’s grave sits in a quiet cemetery, hidden away in the heart of Oxford. The headstone, shows that the author of a beloved children’s classic, experienced a profound tragedy. Kenneth Grahame is best known for writing “The Wind in… Continue Reading →

Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s House, UK

Beatrix Potter is one of the most successful children’s writers of all time. She was also into conservation, science, and illustration. There’s plenty already written about Potter’s life, so I won’t try and shove it all in this blog post…. Continue Reading →

The Grave of Charles Kingsley, author of The Water Babies

It’s always worth doing a bit of research before you travel, whether it be to somewhere you’ve been before or somewhere new. Before a recent walk, I did a bit of a search of the local area and discovered an… Continue Reading →

The Sleeper and The Spindle by Neil Gaiman. Illustrations by Chris Riddell

I finally used my Christmas book token to get my hands on The Sleeper and The Spindle by Neil Gaiman. The book is gorgeous, illustrated with Chris Riddell’s intricate black line drawings highlighted in gold. I’d say it’s a little… Continue Reading →

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