One World, Too Many Pages

Ahoy!

Today I decided to try something different and review a nook from my childhood. I recently started feeling really nostalgic and borrowed some of my favourite books from the library...

In a Nutshell:

Handa puts 7 delicious fruits in a basket for her friend. But Handa's walk takes her past a variety of cheeky animals.

The Actual Review

I guess I should tell the story, if not for entertainment value, then at least to help me remember. As a child in reception, we had two teachers: Mrs C and Miss R. Miss R was of Indian decent and would often bring in books set in India and costumes and pictures from India. Mrs C, although of English decent, owned a hut in Africa and would often bring in photos and books that helped us learn about where she stayed, Handa's Surprise was one of these.

Reading it again, I can safely say that I enjoy it as much now as I did then! Handa's Surprise is humorously told with beautiful illustrations. It is such a colourful book and I think it also broadened my palette to even more fruits!

In Conclusion:

⚫️ Colourful

⚫️ Humorous

⚫️ A pure delight!

Rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What books were part of your childhood?

Ahoy!

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So, I'm suffering from a SEVERE case of Blogger's Block and apparently, if it is this severe, there is no cure.

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So, I decided to delve into the murky depths of Goodreads that have been untouched for months and ~~embarrass myself by showing you my early work~~ share with you an early review! Seriously, it's embarrassing. Please forgive me, I was only a rookie.

In a Nutshell:

Despite having terminal cancer, Hazel and Augustus have decided to make the most of it.

The Actual Review:

Wow, I couldn't put the book down. I have read stories similar to these before, but none as witty, devastating and powerful as TFIOS. I read it very quickly.

It is full of wit, charm and interesting use of circumstances. It is amazing: both humorous and sad in the right places.

Despite all of this, I do still have a few issues with it like the 'metaphor' (?!) which I understand but I just think it is stupid and van Houten's.... Ignorance.

Rating:

*****

In Conclusion:

Feels, much of them
Strange messages
Quick-read!

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"Without pain, how could we know joy?" - John Green, The Fault in Our Stars

Sometime in the future:

Interviewer: Honestly, did you have a clue what you were going on about?
Me:

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Ahoy!

Today I'm going to share with you two perfect pick-me-up's for a bad day!

The first is the positivity jar (or in this case, polka dot tin), although any container will do! Which is filled with positive quotes about positivity, self-love and inspiring quotes!

You will need:

Colourful or pretty paper!

A container (any will do!)

An assortment of pens or pencils

A list of your favourite quotes (you can check out these links for inspiration:

Thank-you, Marianne!

Oh, and a cat to erm, supervise.

Procedure (ooh, swanky!)

+ Decorate container if necessary)

+ Cut the paper into pieces adequate enough for a quote

+ Using the coloured pens or pencils, write the quote you like onto paper

+ Fold

+ Repeat until you have a jar of positivity!!!

(I'm unable to upload a photo of mine!)
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The second DIY today is a jar of hearts! This is literally a jar (or container) full of hearts (not actual hearts, you might get arrested for that, but origami hearts nonetheless). These are a perfect pick me up to make and make perfect gifts as part of a gift hamper, to include in letters or cards (to make them that extra special) and are super duper addictive (and easy!)!.

Here's how --->

You will need:

Colourful, pretty paper or origami paper

Scissors (if you haven't got the hang of tearing paper into standard-origami-square-size!)

A jar (or container)

Here's how ---->

After you've made enough hearts to fill a container, put 'em in and enjoy!

Will you be having a go at any of these or have you already got something similar?

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"I'll go anywhere as long as it is forward" - David Livingston

I recently received news from a friend that Alan Rickman has died aged only 69 (of cancer). I was obviously very shocked to hear this and of course upset to hear about the death of someone I think of as a personal inspiration.

Rickman was a brilliant actor, playwright and man and I have to thank him for bringing so many characters to life.

Perhaps this post was a little abrupt, but I can't really fathom my words.

I'm not looking for comments on this post, that's not why I posted this. If you can, please go and donate to Cancer Research (or any cancer support charity). It would mean a lot more.

Ahoy!

As a book-lover I'd love to broaden my reading experiences by visiting some bookish places. This list is by no means definitive, but a start!

10) Birmingham Library, England

Technically I have already been here, but its beauty and places to explore are endless. Top tip: if you are ever in the Midlands, Stratford-Upon-Avon (the birthplace of Shakespeare) is a great place to go: uber bookish and very beautiful.