Counting Chickens Author and Illustrator: Polly Alakija Amid the pineapple patches and mud brick houses a group of friends share the excitement of spring. Ade’s cow has a calf, Tunde’s sheep has two lambs, Bisi’s goat has her kids, Aduke’s cat has kittens, Laolu’s dog has puppies, Dapo’s pig has piglets and by the end of the week Tobi’s prize hen has laid seven beautiful eggs! The animals are all counted with delight. The babies grow quickly and begin […]
THE STRONGEST BOY IN THE WORLD – Book by Jessica Souhami –
– Book by Jessica Souhami –
The Strongest Boy In The World Author and Illustrator: Jessica Souhami Not many people know that long ago in Japan, champion sumo wrestlers were famous celebrities with riches and fans like today’s pop stars and football heroes. When a kid called Kaito decides to try his luck at becoming the strongest boy in the world, he sets out from his village for the big city of Kyoto. Kaito thinks he’s pretty tough but how will a weedy kid defeat […]
THE HERD BOY – Book By Niki Daly –
– Book By Niki Daly –
The Herd Boy Author and Illustrator: Niki Daly In rural South Africa a young boy tends his grandfather’s flock. This can be a dangerous task as baboons wait on the high rocks for their chance to claim an easy meal. Puffadders sleep in the grass and deep dongo’s which the sheep and goats might fall into must also be avoided. Malusi has to be alert and brave to keep them safe in the mountains each day. This is a […]
OFF TO MARKET – Book by Elizabeth Dale and Erika Pal –
– Book by Elizabeth Dale and Erika Pal –
Off To Market Author: Elizabeth Dale Illustrator: Erika Pal A Ugandan minibus, a steep hill and lots of people wanting to get off to market. Keb helps everyone aboard Joe’s bus. There are people with goats and chickens, watermelons and rugs. Everyone has something to sell at the marketplace. The minibus is so full some people have to sit on the roof with the luggage. Keb squeezes in with the goats at the back of the bus and perched […]
I AM CAT – Book by Jackie Morris –
– Book by Jackie Morris –
I Am Cat Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris A ‘must have’ book for all young cat lovers! What do they see beneath those velvet eyelids, what do they dream? I Am Cat, invites us into their private world, into landscapes of jungles, snowy peaks and grasslands. These are the dreams, the hidden memories of a ginger tabby, sleeping on its cushion, curled up ‘ammonite tight’. Poetically written and deliciously illustrated with rich colour and detail, Jackie Morris’ watercolours explore […]
VICKY GOES TO THE DOCTOR – Book by Ifeoma Onyefulu –
– Book by Ifeoma Onyefulu –
Vicky goes to the Doctor Author and Photographer: Ifeoma Onyefulu Vicky normally loves playing with her friends but today something is wrong. She doesn’t feel like eating or playing. Her parents notice something is amiss and father feels her hot forehead. Time to visit the doctor. Vicky and her mother wait outside their home for a local taxi, but none are driving past so they walk the short distance to the doctors surgery. Vicky’s mother reassures her as she […]
ENORMOUSE – Book by Angie Morgan –
– Book by Angie Morgan –
ENORMOUSE Author and Illustrator: Angie Morgan A heart warming story about finding your place, being accepted and the importance of friends. Enormouse is well loved by the other mice and valued for his difference…he is ENORMOUS! No one knows why, no one cares. However his world is turned upside down when he and his best friend Tinymouse find a book which suggests that he is not a mouse at all, he’s a RAT! When the other mice find out […]
IFE’S FIRST HAIRCUT – Book by Ifeoma Onyefulu –
– Book by Ifeoma Onyefulu –
Ife’s First Haircut Author and Photographer: Ifeoma Onyefulu When her baby brother Ife gets his first hair cut, Chinaza discovers that there’s a celebration to be had. A nicely paced, gentle story of a Nigerian child and her discovery of family traditions. Chinaza is excited and can’t wait for her little brother to have his hair cut. Dad kindly explains that as baby gets older his hair changes and it needs to be cut to grow strongly. Auntie Stella […]
ZOG – Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler –
– Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler –
Zog Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler What a good idea! Stereotypes are charmingly broken. Zog is an imaginative story about a little dragon in training. The problem is that he’s not very good at breathing fire and capturing princesses. Luckily for Zog there is a princess on hand who nurses his injuries and volunteers to be captured so Zog can get his gold star. But that’s not all, when a young knight turns up to save her she […]
WHEELS – Book by Shirley Hughes –
– Book by Shirley Hughes –
Wheels Author and Illustrator: Shirley Hughes Carlos and Billy happily race their bikes down the hill at the park. Both boys are getting too big for their slow old bikes, both boys have a birthday coming up. Wheels is a poignant story of friendship, expectations, yearnings and surprises. This story includes themes of community, multiculturalism, sharing and thoughtfulness. It demonstrates the love of a family with a lower income and how they creatively provide a wonderful birthday for their […]
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