While we’re sad it’s the last day of Half-Term, we’re happy to be snacking on these scrumptious (and scary) sweets. We’ve made these two book-inspired Halloween goodies, and now you can too by following the instructions below.
Make chocolate bats from Miss Cackle’s Academy!
Every night Mildred Hubble’s bat friends fly home to roost in her bedroom. Now you can make your very own bat buddies from The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy! Continue reading
Hattie B loves pancakes and she also loves saving her magical friends from the Evil King Ivar. This time all she needs is one apple and some special spice to help save the little pony’s hoof, but it’s going to be harder than she thinks to get them …
To tie in with the release of Hattie B, Magical Vet: The Pony’s Hoof we’ve put together this rather tasty recipe inspired by the book for you to try at home!
(Remember to ask for an adult’s help when cooking!)
… the perfect snack to eat while reading The Pony’s Hoof.
And if you can’t contain your excitement any longer check out http://www.worldofhattieb.com – where you’ll find loads of information about all the books and some activity sheets to try out.
It is National Poetry Day today and we are celebrating with Julia Donaldson’s enchanting story The Further Adventures of The Owl and the Pussy-cat. Revisiting Edward Lear’s favourite rhyme this new story sees the Owl and the Pussy-cat set off on a new adventure in a beautiful blue balloon in search of their stolen ring…
But for National Poetry Day we’ve returned to the original poem and had a go at making our very own pea-green boat for the Owl and Pussy-cat to set sail in. If you want to have a go yourself try following our step by step guide below.
You will need;
One A4 sheet of green card/thick paper;
One pair of scissors;
One pritt stick;
Two pre-made red triangles (cut a small square in half horizontally) and a cocktail stick.
Step 1: Start with your rectangular piece of card/paper and fold it in half.
Step 2: Fold in half again and then open leaving you with a crease line in the middle.
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Step 3: Bring the corners into the centre line. 
Step 4: Fold the bottom edge upwards- once on the front and do the same
to the back – crease well. (It looks a bit like a little hat!) 
Step 6: Make the triangle into a diamond– open up the bottom of the triangle
and it will start to fold into a square diamond shape.
Step 7: Fold the front layer up to the top and then do the same at the back. 
Step 8: Open up the bottom of the triangle again and flatten into a square diamond.
Step 9: Gently pull the top parts
of the model outwards making a boat shape.
Step 10: Flatten well to crease all the folds and then open out gently
forming a boat shape.
Step 11: Grab your two pieces of red paper and your cocktail stick. Stick together around the stick. Piece the middle of the boat and voilà!
Top tip: Print off and cut round your very own owl and pussy-cat as seen below.
Celebrate 50 whipple-scrumptious years of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, hosted by former Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton, the show will be streaming live to schools all around the world from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, home of the new musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. From a draw-along with Sir Quentin Blake to a global sing-along of Pure Imagination led by members of the cast! Plus tickle your taste buds with a Willy Wonka inspired cookery feature, send in your questions for the live Q&A with Roald Dahl expert Michael Rosen and look forward to a few surprises. Suitable from viewers aged 7 and up.
Sign up to watch the live show, Monday 15th September 2pm. Don’t be late! www.puffinvirtuallylive.co.uk
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