Growing Up Means New Feelings: Inside Out 2 Review

Embarrassment, Ennui, Anxiety and Envy drop in unexpectedly on Joy, Fear, Sadness, Disgust and AngerPhoto credit: Disneyclips.com Headphones on, volume up! If you thought your brain was just a chaotic party with only Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust throwing the...

The Girl Who Didn’t Paint Pretty

Bridget Riley as a Girl by Helen Barnard, 2025. When Bridget Riley was a young artist, many people expected her to paint things they recognised, like lovely landscapes, bowls of fruit, or portraits of people.   Art was supposed to be “pretty,”...

Racheltjie de Beer: Courage, Selflessness, and Family Bonds

Courage to Protect, Helen Barnard, 2025. In this second part of Racheltjie de Beer’s story, we read further of her bravery, selfless love, and the strong family ties that make her legacy so special.  Her story continues to show us today that fearlessness...

Racheltjie de Beer: Resourcefulness of a Young Girl

Great Heart, Helen Barnard, 2025. This is the first of a two-part blog series, exploring the timeless South African folktale of Racheltjie de Beer. It is a story that resonates with young girls today, because it teaches us that strength and love can shine in the face...

Book Review: The War That Saved My Life

Have you ever faced big challenges, only to come out much stronger? The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley will keep you mesmerised for hours. It starts during World War II, where a young girl, Ada, and her brother Jamie have to leave London for safer...

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