All Year Round

by Harriet Evans, Emily Hamilton (Illustrator)

From the days of the week, to the seasons, to the pages of the calendar, how we measure time – and who we measure it with – is explained and explored with lively, friendly illustrations and a charming text filled with prompts and space to write your own calendar of special days.

32 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2022

About the author

I was born in London and grew up there. I was very bookish, and had a huge imagination which used to cause me to get rather anxious at times. Now I know it's a good thing for a writer to have. I loved musicals, and playing imaginative games, and my Barbie perfume making kit. Most of all I loved reading. I read everything, but I also read lots of things over and over, which I think is so important.

At university I read Classical Studies, which is a great way of finding out that the world doesn't change much and people make the same mistakes but it's interesting to look at why. I was at Bristol, and i loved the city, making new friends, being a new person.

After university I came back to London and got a job in publishing. I loved working in publishing so much, and really felt for the first time in my life that when I spoke people understood what I was saying. Book people are good people. I became an editor after a few years, working with many bestselling novelists, and in 2009 I left to write full time.

I've written 13 novels and several short stories and one Quick Read, which is an excellent way of getting people into reading more. I've acquired a partner and two children along the way.

In 2019 we moved to Bath, out of London, and I am very happy there. We live opposite a hedgerow, and I can be boring about gardening, and there's room for my collection of jumpsuits and all our books. We have lots of books. Apart from anything else they keep the house warm. xxx

Reviews

[Zaman Raja · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book explores the concept of relationships. I theme I noticed was family dynamics. Having a complex relationship between family members can show tension. This can effect how close the family can be. Communication is best when it comes to these situations. Some concepts are family traditions and communication. Having that celebratory holiday in the book created traditions that emphasizes the importance of the Winter family. Having communication helps with honesty and understanding any misunderstanding in families. This book is a wow book due to the exploration of a touchy relationship being the Winter family.

The author uses foreshadowing to hint events that will happen later in the story. The author uses flashbacks as well to provide context and backstories to the reader. This helps with confusion and creates a better understanding experience.

[Tearsa Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good description of what days, weeks, months and seasons are. Also covers holidays celebrated in each month excluding ones that have religious foundations like Easter, Christmas or Hanukkah. Ask lots of questions so great nook for discussing family schedules, activities and traditions.

[Jenn Rumbaugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

“We can write down special days on the calendar to remember them.” Page 10

[Soad Altaai · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the book but I did expect it to be more interesting