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13 More Uses For A Dead Kindle … by Alan Dapre
Here are a few more uses for a dead Kindle. Quick Kindle story> A few months ago my wife left her Kindle on a British Airways domestic flight from Glasgow to London. It was in the pocket attached … Continue reading
101 Uses for a Dead Kindle (well, 10 actually) by Alan Dapre
It’s all in the timing. In early 2011 I was beavering away to create a book called ’101 uses for a dead kindle’ – and had 50 drawings under my belt with 51 more sketched out … when I got … Continue reading
Cuddle Muddle – my picture ebook is now free 25,26,27th April
Well, if you like pandas and you like cuddles then this is the book for you. I’ve made it free several times before and have got quite a few downloads and some nice reviews. If you have a Kindle Fire/Paperwhite … Continue reading
UK 2013 Budget stigmatises Stay At Home Dads…
A Budget to help “those who want to work hard and get on” tweets George Osborne. Really? Okay. I teach my daughter all about fairness. I try to be fair myself. I like to think the Govt will be fair … Continue reading
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Tagged alan dapre, angry dad, at home, at home dad, budget 2013, get on, mumsnet, work hard
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‘My Granny is a PIRATE’ by Val McDermid – a review by Alan Dapré
Here’s a new book that has grown on me over the last few months. ‘My Granny is a PIRATE’ by Val McDermid. Imagine your family has a secret that you’re not allowed to tell. Oops, it’s one you just have … Continue reading
Kipper by Mick Inkpen – a review by Alan Dapré
Today I’m reviewing a much loved picture book – er, much loved by me and my little daughter. This time it is Kipper’s A to Z. I could have chosen from any number of the Kipper books but this one … Continue reading
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Tagged A to Z, alan dapre, alphabet, kipper, Kipper review, mick inkpen, picture book, preschool, review, wee bear
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‘Eggy Leggy’ – new picture ebook by Alan Dapré
Well, ‘Eggy Leggy’ has finally rolled out. My pre-school age picture ebook – ‘Eggy Leggy’ – tells the tale of a curious Panda who finds a giant egg outside. Suddenly Eggy Leggy sprouts legs and runs off. Wee Bear eggcitedly … Continue reading
Grumpy Old Man – Volume 1
Things that annoy me – in no particular order. > Drivers who don’t gesture ‘Thanks’ when I pull in to let them go by. > Not being able to find the end of the Sellotape. > Mobile phones lighting up … Continue reading
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Tagged alan dapre, fortysomething, grumpy, middle age, older
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Name 20 kids’ TV shows? Some clues to each …
The clues are either descriptive or cryptic or both! All the TV shows have been broadcast in the UK, some going back to the 1960′s. The clues refer to things that reminded me about each show. Some are quite abstract … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 questions, alan dapre, childrens tv, kids tv, questions, tv quiz, tv writer, UK tv
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Elmer: The Patchwork Elephant – reviewed by Alan Dapré
Okay – I’m reviewing much loved picture books – er, much loved by me that is. Being incredibly ancient I have read lots of children’s picture books over the years … and I’m writing about the ones that really impress … Continue reading
‘Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?’ reviewed by Alan Dapré
As a professional author, occasional illustrator and former primary teacher (oh, and current At-Home-Dad) I have come across many children’s picture books. I thought I would blog about the ones I like the best, giving reasons why they are so … Continue reading
To be (free) or not to be (a free ebook) …
on Amazon … Well, I made my ebook ‘Cuddle Muddle‘ free for two days last week and plugged it on some Freebie sites, Twitter & Facebook, taking advice from some ‘so called’ ebook Gurus. One had a list of 50 … Continue reading
Themed Birthday Party – Scooby Dooby Doos and Don’ts
After the hustle and bustle of my birthday, Christmas & New Year there was another event to organise. My daughter was about to have her birthday and I needed to sort something out…fast. Now she has been to quite a … Continue reading