The Beatles Author and Illustrator: Mick Manning and Brita Granström The Beatles live on in this exciting new book for children. Told in colourful fun cartoon frames, this factually correct account follows the ‘Fab Fours’ history from their school days to independent careers after The Beatles disbanded. Why did the US crime rate drop to an all-time low when The Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show? Why did John Lennon returned his MBE to Buckingham Palace? Read about […]
Archives for January 2014
ONE WORLD TOGETHER – Book by Catherine and Laurence Anholt –
– Book by Catherine and Laurence Anholt –
One World Together Author and Illustrator: Catherine and Laurence Anholt A gentle engaging story for little ones which encourages friendship and the understanding of different global cultures. We travel to nine different countries with a little boy who is looking for a new friend. He discovers that we are all ‘one world together’ even though we might be separated by distance. Each child greets him in their own language and he learns several interesting things about where they live, what […]
COUNTING CHICKENS – Book by Polly Alakija –
– Book by Polly Alakija –
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 […]
READING RAVEN VOL 2 – Learning to Read App Review –
– Learning to Read App Review –
Reading Raven Vol 2 Learning To Read App by Early Ascent Platform: IPhone & IPad Recommended Ages: 3-7 Help your kids get reading with the newest version of the best seller ‘Reading Raven’. Reading Raven’s ‘Learn to Read App’ comes to us highly recommended by parents, teachers and learning professionals. This Apple based platform app is rated as an outstanding learning tool. Building on the success of Reading Raven’s first release in 2012, the newest version Reading Raven Volume 2 […]
READING RAVEN – Learn to Read App Review –
– Learn to Read App Review –
Reading Raven Vol 1 Learn To Read App by Early Ascent Platform: IPhone & IPad (Android under development) Recommended Ages: 3-7 Finding the right tools to help your kids with reading is getting easier! This app includes five extensive lessons with hundreds of individual activities. Reading Raven’s ‘Learn to Read App’ comes to us highly recommended by parents, teachers and learning professionals. This Apple platform app is rated as an outstanding learning tool. One of the many strengths of this […]
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 […]
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