March 4, 2025

Find out all about the illustrator of Top 10 Deadliest Animals: Brett Gowlett, who had lots of inspiration from the lists that all our Purple Mash users submitted online!

March 3, 2025

Find out all about the author of Top 10 Deadliest Animals: Ivor Baddiel (of course, he had help from lots of Purple Mash children who submitted their lists online... but we won't tell him we know that!)

Feb. 26, 2025

Looking to promote reading in your school? See how 2Simple can help you promote a love of books, and help your students develop their reading skills with this blog.

Nov. 14, 2024

Stuck for what to buy for Christmas for the children in the family? This year, 2Simple has rounded up some of the best gift ideas for children featuring educational gifts, ethical goodies, and even a way to fundraise for schools through Christmas shopping. Whether you’re looking for engaging reads, active play essentials, or fun Purple Mash merch, our Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide has something special for every young learner!

June 26, 2024

Oh you lucky thing! You're here because your brilliant school has signed up for Serial Mash Summer, and boy oh boy are you in for a mash-tastic time!

Read this blog to find all the instructions you need for being a super reader this summer, and how you can be in with the chance of winning some s-mash-ing prizes...