Most children like an activity book, so why not make up your own puzzles for each other. Take photos, then friends and family can have a go. Here is a spot the difference. Can you spot 10 differences in the photos below. NB this is aimed at children up to 6. Though doubtless adult members… Continue reading Spot the Difference
This is my recipe. 3 small cups flour 3 small cups of water 1 small cup of salt half tablespoon of oil. Put all of the ingredients into an old saucepan, put on the heat and keep stirring. For ages you will think it’s not going to work and then after about ten… Continue reading Make your own playdough
In the next few weeks, many of us will have to self isolate. Books are one of the things that are going to help us through this difficult time. Here are some ways that Owl and Pyramid can help you to get the next good read to keep you going. 1. The shop is open… Continue reading Coronavirus: How your local bookshop can help you through it
Join us on Friday 27th September between 10.00am and 12.00pm for coffee, cakes and chat. (And a prize draw) We’re part of the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee morning, raising money for the wonderful work that Macmillan nurses do through out the country. You are welcome to bring cakes, homemade or bought. I’ll be making Brownies,… Continue reading Bookshop Coffee Morning
The second book of Philip Pullman’s Book of Dust Trilogy will be published on 3rd October. “The second volume of Philip Pullman’s The Book of Dust sees Lyra, now twenty years old, and her daemon Pantalaimon, forced to navigate their relationship in a way they could never have imagined, and drawn into the complex and… Continue reading Pre-order The Secret Commonwealth
I am very excited to announce that Tom Mclaughlin is coming to Seaton Primary and Beer Primary next week to talk about his new book “The Accidental President”, the latest in a very funny series of books. It follows on from the Accidental Secret Agent, Prime Minister and my favourite the Accidental Billionaire. Find out… Continue reading The Accidental President
We’re finalists in the Muddy Stilettos awards 2018. Thank you to everyone who nominated Owl and Pyramid, and who has voted for us in the public vote week.
A selection of books from the Books of the year shortlist. How to stop Time, and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely fine, are two novels that have been very popular this year (We now have an adult browsing table, with recommended fiction and non-fiction, and of course can still order any title that you want) On… Continue reading New Books for May
Author event with Dan Metcalf. Imagine a time far into the future when humans are threatened with extinction after genetically modified dinosaurs reclaimed the planet during the Dino Wars. This is the backdrop to the story in which Adam, his sister Chloe, and best friend Dag (an Iguanadon) have to save the day. “Rise… Continue reading Dino Wars at Half Term
Babies and Toddlers That’s not my Chick Spring is in the air with this latest title from the wonderful “That’s not my…” series from Usborne Colourful pages, interesting textures and vocabulary under twos (fuzzy, rough, smooth). Will the little mouse find his chick? Hardback £6.99 Where’s Mrs Zebra? The newest title in this lift the… Continue reading New Books for March
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