On this launchpad.... two Ed's are better than one!

Eddie and Captain Dave meet Nikki Saunders, children's author and the creator of the 'Eddie' series of books about a little boy with autism. 

We hear all about why he was created and why this subject is so important to Nikki and her family. 

Read Eddie's many adventures and watch him in cartoon form on Sky Kids. This TV series features the voices of both Nikki herself and 'Doctor Who' star, Jodie Whittaker. 

All of Nikki's books are available on Amazon or visit the following links for more. 

https://www.facebook.com/NRSaundersbooks/

https://www.nrsaunders.com

https://readyeddiego.com

On this LaunchPad, Eddie and Cap'n Dave meet the journalist and children's author, Kathy Urban.

Kathy writes,

Hop Lola Hop is my first picture book and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I loved writing it!

Many years ago, it was my dad who told me stories about the adventures of baby giraffe and her life in the African Savannah at bedtime.

The little girl that I was back then absolutely loved listening to them, which by the way did not come from a book – my dad made them up.

Storytelling in whatever form or shape it is performed, is a powerful tool to inspire children to use their imagination.

Moreover it helps to instil a lifelong love of reading, writing and learning.

Get Kathy's book in major bookshops or visit...https://www.hoplolahop.com

Luke Whitehouse of Inspire talks history and shares his resources with Cap'n Dave on the latest edition of 'Eddie's LaunchPads', the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast for parents, teachers and schools. 

https://www.inspire.education  

On this Launchpad we welcome back Julian McDonnell to talk about his London tour guides, guide book and website that helps visitors to London to explore hidden gems and famous places. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Joolzguides

Website: https://joolzguides.com

Eddie and Cap'n Dave meet with Paul to explore 'The Reading Corner'.

https://www.readingcorner.co.uk

This week Eddie and Cap'n Dave meet with Chris Williams from the amazing 'CHATTA'.

https://chattalearning.com

Two guests meet Eddie and Cap'n Dave on the LaunchPad this week. 

Edu author & Edtech CEO, Al Kingsley is their first guest who comes on the LaunchPad to talk about his latest book. This being the third of a trilogy of books for schools, teachers, governors and Academy Trust leaders.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/School-Multi-Academy-Trust-Growth/dp/1398388785

Their second guest is Richard from PlantletCulture who supply STEAM resources for schools, home teachers and parents. Richard shares a special Christmas pack. But hurry to buy because stocks are sure to run out. https://www.plantletculture.com

https://www.etsy.com/shop/plantletculture/?etsrc=sdt

A whole launchpad show that offers some gift ideas for the teacher or family member in your life.

On this week's LaunchPad, Cap'n Dave and Eddie meet Kim from Longleat to talk about the precious animals who live in this amazing park. 

https://www.longleat.co.uk

This week The Learning Journey rocket lands on Picture Planet where Captain Dave and his co-pilot Eddie meet their friends from 'Picture News.

https://www.picture-news.co.uk

Eddie is with his friends at Dogsthorpe Infant School. So Captain Dave takes Eddie's Learning Journey rocket on his own to meet with the author C.C. Seely, creator of The Eco-Diddle. 

What is an Eco-Diddle? 

Tune in to find out more. 

After the LaunchPad show,  try this website: https://www.ecodiddle.com