Take my hand as we step across ‘the pond’, and meet fellow children’s author – the lovely Christy Burbidge from Massachusetts! Hi Christy – thank you so much for joining us today! Christy: Thank YOU! I can’t remember the last time I’ve been interviewed. Actually, yes I can… NEVER! This is my first one. I
We owe our children more than letting them believe that carrots come pre-packed from the supermarket, milk comes in plastic bottles, and bread in a bag. Inner city children in particular, but also children from rural areas, often hold these beliefs, and it is our duty to educate them and teach them otherwise. An educational
Being a children’s author with an ethos of kindness, I can’t help but think about my school days, remembering a teacher I had who was, without exaggeration, cruel. It wouldn’t be allowed to happen today – a teacher hitting a child for no good reason, or hitting a child at all! And meted out humiliation
To say we all lived and continue to live through such challenging times is an understatement. Being creatures who naturally crave contact with each other, lockdown brought to the fore mental health issues many of us were completely taken aback by. Feelings of isolation and uncertainty tested our sense of wellbeing and security in such