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Inspiring Literacy and Creativity + Giveaway

12/04/2017

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When it comes to screen time we don't watch an awful lot in our household and while the kids are still young we have restrictions but we do love a trip to the cinema for a day out and there is always something special about watching a movie on the big screen. When I heard about the new Star Wars films coming out I knew it would be one for the boys as John is a big fan of the original series and while I had my apprehensions about it I didn't want to stand in the way of a father and son connection as John has relieved his youth and passed on this enthusiasm for film to our son. So it was with much excitement when Egmont sent us some fantastic books to inspire reading and creativity at home.


kids book


Also our eldest has a real fascination with space and I think Star Wars just has that natural attraction for the fantastical and incredible. With our eldest learning how to read we are always encouraging him to do this on his own steam at home but it can be hard finding things that really ignite that want. While he still needs some help this Star Wars The Force Awakens picture story book is a perfect combination of captivating images with words and he didn't need much encouragement to want to read...even his younger brother tried to get in on the action.


kids reading


kids drawing



Another thing we are always encouraging is an interest in art and drawing something my eldest has struggled with over the years, he never liked colouring in and while he does love craft projects and baking he has lacked some self belief in his own ability to draw. His favourite in the collection sent over is the Star Wars Make and Do book and while there are some very fun ideas and crafts in the book including finger puppets and a Yoda Decoder he went straight for the drawing tutorials. He literally spent a good 2hrs drawing Yoda, R2-D2, Obi-Wan and a very impressive X-wing, in fact we have never seen such amazing drawing by him before and it was really lovely to see.


drawing





For those who don't know it's Star Wars Day on the 4th of May, we already have a costume prepared but if you don't the Make & Do book has a great tutorial for a Stormtrooper Helmet and best of all is I have a little giveaway for one of my readers to win The Star Wars Make & Do book and Star Wars Adventures in Wild Space Series.

The giveaway ends on the 4th May 2017 and is Open to UK residents only


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93 comments:

  1. tr3ndygirl influencer e fashion blogger12 April 2017 at 22:08

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  2. Unknown13 April 2017 at 00:09

    I always liked C3-PO

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  3. R's Rue13 April 2017 at 01:58

    Obi-Wan

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  4. latanya t13 April 2017 at 03:48

    Yoda is my fave

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  5. Tracy Nixon13 April 2017 at 09:12

    I love Yoda!

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  6. Anonymous13 April 2017 at 09:24

    Yoda.

    Rachel Craig

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  7. Lyndsey13 April 2017 at 09:43

    yoda is our fave

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  8. Annabel Greaves13 April 2017 at 10:19

    R2D2 was always a lot of fun

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  9. maci23413 April 2017 at 10:51

    chewbacca

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  10. Hannah Scudder13 April 2017 at 11:29

    Yoda

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  11. sidwales13 April 2017 at 13:50

    Greedo

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  12. Kim Neville13 April 2017 at 13:54

    My favourite is R2D2

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  13. Unknown13 April 2017 at 14:24

    i like C3-PO

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  14. Unknown13 April 2017 at 15:49

    Ours is definitely Chewbacca!

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  15. Susan Smith13 April 2017 at 16:22

    Yoda is my favorite, hes quite a character

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  16. Unknown13 April 2017 at 16:59

    yoda

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  17. jumpingmuffin13 April 2017 at 19:57

    admiral ackbar

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  18. Anonymous14 April 2017 at 15:36

    Yoda! :)

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  19. Lorna14 April 2017 at 15:41

    Hans Solo! He is hot ;) x

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  20. mouseybabe14 April 2017 at 16:19

    I love YODA

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  21. chezhadfield14 April 2017 at 23:35

    Yoda

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  22. Kayla klontz15 April 2017 at 06:06

    Yoda is my favorite character.

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  23. Anonymous15 April 2017 at 10:31

    CP30. He reminds me of grandad.

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  24. Liz15 April 2017 at 17:07

    Yoda

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  25. erica hall17 April 2017 at 03:11

    Always been Princess Leia

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  26. emma walters18 April 2017 at 08:06

    chewy!

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  27. tinkerbelldani18 April 2017 at 16:01

    Obi Wan Kenobi

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  28. Unknown21 April 2017 at 09:43

    Chewie

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  29. MANDY DOHERTY21 April 2017 at 10:27

    Chewbacca

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  30. Lia Burns22 April 2017 at 22:23

    My favourite is Princess Leia as I was named after her!

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  31. Unknown23 April 2017 at 18:37

    My fave character is ray from the new trilogy x

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  32. Karen hutchinson25 April 2017 at 21:53

    Yoda

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  33. Doodygirl26 April 2017 at 12:07

    Yoda

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  34. kellym8326 April 2017 at 13:44

    my fav is yoda although my yoda impression leaves a lot to be desired :)

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  35. Jo Glasspool26 April 2017 at 20:53

    Chewbacca!

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  36. adeinne tonner26 April 2017 at 21:10

    My favourite star wars character has to be Luke Skywalker

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  37. Lorraine Kirk27 April 2017 at 10:16

    Chewy!

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  38. Unknown27 April 2017 at 10:44

    hans solo x

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  39. Nick hubbard27 April 2017 at 15:01

    Yoda!

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  40. Lynn Neal28 April 2017 at 22:27

    Darth Vader is my favourite Sta Wars character

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  41. Sparkle Forever29 April 2017 at 22:40

    R2D2

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  42. Unknown30 April 2017 at 11:06

    Chewbacca

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  43. lorraine60630 April 2017 at 15:18

    Princess Leia

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  44. Alex T30 April 2017 at 16:16

    As I have my very own Luke, it has to be Luke Skywalker (Alex Telford)

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  45. Jill Fairbanks1 May 2017 at 06:42

    Chewbacca

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  46. greigspencer1 May 2017 at 07:59

    hans solo

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  47. Unknown1 May 2017 at 19:06

    Chewbacca - RRRAARRWHHGWWR !!!

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  48. Carly Belsey1 May 2017 at 19:27

    Yoda definitely as I love the way he speaks!

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  49. karen1 May 2017 at 20:15

    Yoda

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  50. Unknown1 May 2017 at 21:36

    R2D2

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  51. sheridarby1 May 2017 at 22:32

    Yoda because wise he is

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  52. jade2 May 2017 at 11:06

    Yoda

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  53. Jo Ford2 May 2017 at 11:32

    Yoda is my favourite

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  54. Anonymous2 May 2017 at 11:38

    Yoda - very cute! (@PeanutHog)

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  55. sallyc062 May 2017 at 16:31

    Love Chewbacca

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  56. Tantrums To Smiles (Jess)2 May 2017 at 20:05

    I asked my son who loves Star Wars and he said R2D2! xx

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  57. Unknown2 May 2017 at 20:26

    Definitely Yoda without a doubt. Big Star Wars fans here :)

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  58. Ellen Stafford2 May 2017 at 20:31

    Yoda (and Wicket)

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  59. Helen B2 May 2017 at 21:06

    Yoda!

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  60. paula cheadle3 May 2017 at 00:07

    chewbacca and R2D2

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  61. Julie Scattergood3 May 2017 at 00:27

    Chewbacca

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  62. Unknown3 May 2017 at 07:29

    Yoda!!

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  63. Trish3 May 2017 at 08:50

    I would say Yoda

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  64. Unknown3 May 2017 at 09:21

    My favourite has to be yoda xxx

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  65. Karl Borowy3 May 2017 at 10:22

    R2D2

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  66. TRACYSB3 May 2017 at 10:34

    Always loved Luke Skywalker since the VERY FIRST film, but I always wanted a Wookie so Chewie has to have a mention.

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  67. Kate Davies3 May 2017 at 11:43

    R2D2

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  68. carol boffey3 May 2017 at 12:53

    i love hans solo

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  69. Unknown3 May 2017 at 13:13

    R2D2

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  70. simonthehitman3 May 2017 at 13:40

    HAN SOLO

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  71. Anonymous3 May 2017 at 14:01

    Darth Vader - he's the coolest baddie!!!! (Ruth Wollerton)

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  72. Allan Fullarton3 May 2017 at 15:37

    My favourite is R2D2

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  73. susantrubey3 May 2017 at 15:41

    Han Solo

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  74. Wendy Guy3 May 2017 at 16:23

    We all love Yoda.

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  75. Sammy Fairman3 May 2017 at 16:56

    Yoda

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  76. Unknown3 May 2017 at 18:04

    Chewbacca

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  77. Lollipop1233 May 2017 at 18:26

    Yoda

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  78. olivia2801773 May 2017 at 18:37

    Rey is our favourite!

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  79. Anonymous3 May 2017 at 19:24

    Yoda

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  80. Corinne Peat3 May 2017 at 19:31

    We love Yoda

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  81. Unknown3 May 2017 at 19:35

    I like Han:)

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  82. Rebecca J3 May 2017 at 19:44

    Darth Maul

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  83. sharon martin3 May 2017 at 19:48

    i like the ewoks

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  84. HayleyT3 May 2017 at 19:50

    My daughter loves Chewbacca! She loved meeting him at Wales Comic Con!

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  85. CVH863 May 2017 at 20:02

    I love R2D2, he's the hero of the saga

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  86. Stacey3 May 2017 at 20:40

    Leia is my favourite

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  87. Unknown3 May 2017 at 20:47

    I feel a little for C3=P0... Sometimes i feel like they underestimate him, i know he is a robot but they clearly favor R2 D2 more than C3P0

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  88. jessfayecook3 May 2017 at 20:50

    my fave is padame, aka queen Amidala x

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  89. Natalie Crossan3 May 2017 at 21:40

    Yoda :)

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  90. twinlay063 May 2017 at 21:55

    Grandsons is Chewbacca, all I know is he makes him laugh

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  91. Hayley Colburn3 May 2017 at 22:28

    My son is the big Star Wars fan in our family, he loves the driods, especially BB8

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  92. Juliet Wilson3 May 2017 at 22:51

    I love Yoda, but my sons favourite is Chewbacca

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  93. Mark Jowett3 May 2017 at 23:23

    R2D2

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