Evercreatures Wellies are named after Arthur Wellesley (the first Duke of Wellington) who asked for his riding boots to be modified without tassles. The first brand Hunter (still popular today) made them of rubber, it’s only in recent years other brands have used cheaper PVC. Wellies became popular during both world wars, as the waterproof…
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Bedtime Stories About the Moon
These bedtime stories about the moon not only offer a nice bedtime read, but also offer a little education about the moon, with which we share our planet. Our egg-shaped moon (it’s not round) is responsible for our seasonal tides and is much closer to earth than the sun (which is why they look the…
Books to Help Children Save the Planet
One World: 24 Hours on Planet Earth is a beautifully illustrated guide to our planet, with a powerful climate message, turning the popular concept of time-zones on its head. Narrative non-fiction at its best. As the clock strikes midnight, a little girl and her sister visit animals of all shapes and sizes around the world….
Bedtime Stories for Little Environmentalists
These books for little environmentalists, are sure to go down a treat, at bedtime. Educational yet never scary, they are ideal to instil a love of the planet and all creatures. They are also (and this is important) by very good writers and illustrators. There is no point just churning out stories about saving the…
Zero Waste Alternative to Baby Wipes
Reusable baby wipes are much better for your baby and the planet. When disposable wipes get flushed down loos, they contribute to blocked sewers and garden floods. They were one of the main items composed of London’s recent ‘Fatty MacFatberg’ – a huge pile of goo that had to be broken down, after blocking a…