Echo And Narcissus

A single narcissus flower bending over a still forest pool, its reflection clear in the water, with a soft hint of Echo’s lingering presence in the light among the trees.

Echo was a sweet nymph — but she really was a chatterbox. In fact, she was the chattiest nymph in all the forests and hills. She talked in the morning, she talked in the evening, she talked to the birds, she talked to the deer, she talked to the clouds drifting lazily across the sky … Read more

King Midas And The Donkey’s Ears

King Midas sitting in a palace barber’s chair, holding his purple turban while his long donkey ears are revealed. The royal barber stands beside him, staring in shock with scissors in hand.”

After the strange and sorrowful events of the golden touch, King Midas was no longer quite the same. He no longer filled his halls with glittering treasures, nor did he sit counting coins late into the night. The gold still shone in his palace, but it no longer held his heart. Instead, Midas found himself … Read more

King Midas And The Golden Touch

King Midas sitting in his palace with all the food he tries to eat turning to gold, while his young daughter approaches holding a bunch of flowers.

Long ago, in a land of rolling hills and quiet rivers, there lived a king named Midas. King Midas had everything a ruler could wish for — fine clothes, a grand palace, and gardens filled with flowers that bloomed in every colour of the rainbow. His people respected him, and his kingdom was peaceful and … Read more

Daedalus And Icarus

Daedalus fastening the straps of the wings onto Icarus and advising him how to fly

Long ago, there lived a great inventor named Daedalus and his young son, Icarus. Daedalus was known for his extraordinary skill. He was a sculptor whose hands could shape figures so lifelike they seemed almost ready to breathe. But he was more than a sculptor — he was an inventor, too. His mind saw possibilities … Read more

Persephone And The Pomegranate Seeds

The goddess Demeter walking hand in hand through a colourful spring meadow with her daughter Persephone.

This is a gentle retelling of an ancient Greek myth. Like many old stories, there are different versions, and this one has been adapted for younger readers to focus on the changing seasons and the love between Demeter and Persephone. Long ago, when the world was young and every flower held a little magic, there … Read more

Easter Activities For Children

Children doing Easter crafts at a table, painting eggs, colouring, and making collages with spring materials.

Easter is a time that many families celebrate in different ways – some enjoy the cheerful spring traditions, while others also remember the Christian story of hope and new beginnings. It’s also the perfect season to get children involved in creative, active, and hands‑on activities that celebrate this bright and joyful time of year. Here … Read more

Free Easter Colouring Pages For Children

A boy and a girl colouring in Easter-themed colouring sheets with the mother enjoying a cup of tea nearby.

These simple, cheerful Easter colouring sheets are perfect for little hands. Whether your child loves bunnies, eggs, chicks, or spring flowers, these pages offer a gentle creative moment without any fuss or preparation. Just print and go. Easter Bunny Colouring Page Easter Chick Colouring Page Easter Basket Colouring Page Easter Flowers Colouring Page Easter Egg … Read more

Easter Recipes

Two siblings decorating Easter biscuits and Easter cupcakes with the mother lending a helping hand.

Easter Biscuits Recipe Light, buttery biscuits with a hint of spice, perfect for decorating! Ingredients 100g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened 75g (⅓ cup) caster sugar (superfine sugar) 1 egg yolk 200g (1⅔ cups) plain flour (all-purpose flour) ½ tsp mixed spice (pumpkin spice) 1 tbsp milk (if needed) 50g (¼ cup) currants or raisins … Read more

Easter Jokes For Children

A soft toy Easter bunny sitting on a table holding a sign that says 'Jokes for Easter'

Looking for a few light‑hearted giggles this Easter? Here are some sweet, child‑friendly jokes to share with your little ones. They’re short, silly, and perfect for reading around the breakfast table or during a quiet moment together. Easter Egg Jokes Why did the Easter egg hide? It was a little chicken! Why shouldn’t you tell … Read more

Easter Books For Young Children

A cosy bookshop table decorated for Easter, with a stack of children’s books, a soft toy bunny, a pot of yellow daffodils, and a basket of eggs, set against shelves of picture books.

Easter is a season of joy, renewal, and gentle family moments. Sharing stories is one of the sweetest ways to enjoy the magic of springtime together. Whether your little ones love bunnies, egg hunts, or soft, seasonal tales, these handpicked Easter books for young children are sure to bring smiles. They’re perfect for bedtime, cosy … Read more