Christmas Books

13/01/2020

John Barnett, CAE Former Principal, had a very special day just before Christmas 2019. John was invited to Heffers, Cambridge’s biggest bookshop to sign copies of his children’s Christmas book. We wonder when the next Windy B story will be out?

WINDY B – The Christmas Lights Written by John Barnett. Illustrations by Alice Jamieson.
When Fred Roll, Windy B’s favourite baker, opened his shop door early one December morning, a gust of wind blew in an invitation to take part in the annual Christmas Lights competition. Just like his Dad many years before, it was something that Fred just could not resist. For Fred, his wife Heidi, and everybody living in the amazing Bumble Bay, this particular Christmas would be one that they would never ever forget!

To get your very own copy for Christmas 2022, visit www.windyb.co.uk or www.austinmacauley.com  And be sure to follow the talented illustrator @alicejamieson too.

Summer Sunshine Smiles

23/02/2026

These faces… which say it all: Summer. Sunshine. Smiles Join us and discover the CAE secret -with each one of you at the heart of of all we do. Everyone plays their part and all are Welcome. Contact cae@cambridgeacademy.co.uk today.

Peace

16/02/2026

Oxford University Press recently announced Peace as Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025. 35% of children chose Peace. Other contenders were AI and resilience.  The 2025 research from @oxfordchildrens  surveyed opinions from almost 5,000 children across the UK aged 6–14, and highlighted children’s awareness of current affairs.  Six-seven was named the Oxford Children’s Slang […]