Like many, we were really sad to hear the Guardian were closing down their children’s book site. We signed up to be family reviewers nearly four years ago & its been a blast. Over the years we have clocked up around 55 family reviews & once Bryn was old enough he signed up as a site member & has written 15 reviews himself. 

We are going to miss:

• the regular newsletters highlighting great new reads
• the exciting packages of new books to read & share
• discovering new family favourite reads (thanks to all the reviewers in helping us find new bookish treasures)
• the friendly encouraging emails from the Guardian team (thanks Guardian team for introducing us to the 52-storey treehouse)
• the delight in seeing our reviews online amongst the others
• the great “How to Draw series..” (thanks to all the fabulous illustrators for providing us with entertainment & new skills) (this is a blog post showing our drawing attempts)
• all the fun competition & quizzes
• the entertaining author interviews 

We are however very thankful to have been a part of this wonderful haven of, as the children called it, ‘book filled fun’. 
I’d like the chance to continue reviewing books with the kids (let me know if you have any tips). It has been an enjoyable way to share books & also give them confidence in their own voice, thoughts & opinions. 

So thanks again Guardian for letting us join in all the fun!