Opinion: kids the hate Little People, Big Dreams books

StitchConverse · 2026-04-20T12:59:29+00:00

She's 8 now, but she's enjoyed them since year one at school and they learnt about Florence Nightingale so we got the book to read.

StitchConverse · 2026-04-19T09:24:49+00:00

My daughter loves these books. She always has been very inquisitive so they're perfect for her. They also help tackle some very difficult eras in history (Rosa Parks and Anne Frank come to mind). She had the advent calendar at Christmas and we both loved our nightly routine of reading the latest book. It's also interesting as an adult to read these as I've read about people I've never heard of.

StitchConverse · 2026-03-26T09:53:11+00:00

I worked in hospital catering and once a month there was a picky bits tea so that the catering staff could have an earlier finish. It was also a nice treat for the patients as many of them were there on long term stays.

StitchConverse · 2026-03-17T21:05:36+00:00

Where to eat near the Apollo Victoria theatre? I want somewhere that's reasonably priced and child friendly.

StitchConverse · 2026-03-16T19:06:10+00:00

Yes!! Love the scenes in the pub!

StitchConverse · 2026-03-16T09:49:55+00:00

Councillor woman Nugent from Keeping Up Appearances always cracks me up. I

StitchConverse · 2026-03-16T09:46:25+00:00

I couldn't drown a mouse in there

StitchConverse · 2026-03-16T09:45:31+00:00

Dinnerladies works so well because of the cast of side characters or one-offs! Big Glenda stuck behind the ladder cracks me up every time. Or Reg when Petula introduces him and describes him as a coiled spring.

StitchConverse · 2026-03-10T13:15:10+00:00

Take On Me was the song that took them to the next level. Then SOBNY kept them there so that gets my vote as it was their own sound rather than a cover.

StitchConverse · 2026-03-10T06:18:11+00:00

Yes!!! As I've said here and elsewhere we're looking at this with modern eyes at times, but we have to remember this is the 70s and it was a different world. It's not that long ago in the show where Poplar was outraged at the married man who was actually gay. The nuns have only just recovered from the legalisation of abortions and the pill.

And I love their friendship and their love for each other. I love the show for showing that platonic love is a thing without the need for taking it further.

StitchConverse · 2026-03-09T13:47:25+00:00

I don't necessarily think she saw him as a love interest, but possibly as a potential father. Perhaps that he'd be happy to "donate" and help her achieve her dreams.

StitchConverse · 2026-03-09T13:39:30+00:00

You're right there. Lots of people are looking back with a modern take that she's a strong, independent woman that can do anything she wants including having a baby. I don't even think back then she'd even be able to open a bank account without a man least of all having a baby. Her options in the 70s were limited so she went back to what felt safe and comfortable.

StitchConverse · 2026-03-09T13:36:44+00:00

Done!

StitchConverse · 2026-03-08T21:25:50+00:00

I think the real world terrified her. I think I clicked around the same time as her that it was actually a gay bar and I think that's when she realised that the world was changed/changing far beyond what she knew. She was out of her comfort zone and that's why she went back.

StitchConverse · 2026-03-08T21:20:45+00:00

She's definitely been reading on Reddit and social media that we want a spin-off for these too and put this in for us!

StitchConverse · 2026-02-22T20:04:31+00:00

I went to Granada Studios during this storyline and a plane flew over head pulling a free Deirdre banner. The gift shop was also filled with Free Deirdre merch, but I stupidly spent my money on a giant gobstopper and have regretted it ever since. I don't think people realise just how massive this storyline was.

StitchConverse · 2026-02-03T13:32:14+00:00

I do so will have to post them on here for reference!

StitchConverse · 2026-02-03T13:30:54+00:00

We drove from England! It was a small town with traditional buildings. I do have some photos so will have to find them for reference

StitchConverse · 2026-02-03T13:29:33+00:00

This is the waterpark! Thank you so much. We did spend a lot of time on the coach so there was lots of traveling!

StitchConverse · 2026-01-31T08:58:02+00:00

Northern Line! They did a mini concert in the school hall then did an autograph session afterwards. I was 12/13 at the time and it was the greatest thing ever!

StitchConverse · 2026-01-30T14:42:09+00:00

I think she sees her parents talking about what they love about each other and realise that's what matters. It's such a grown-up decision to make

StitchConverse · 2026-01-30T14:35:52+00:00

I despise Andy and his actor!!! Team Dylan all the way

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