The Growing Story Author: Ruth Krauss Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury Sometimes children need to wait for proof that they have grown. This is especially hard to notice when rest of the world is growing so fast before their eyes. Originally published in 1947 this eternal story of childhood impatience and the reward of being patience, takes on a new lease of life with Helen Oxenbury’s gorgeous, fresh illustrations which follow a little boy and his mother through a whole year […]
Archives for April 2014
ANYTHING FOR YOU – Book by John Wallace and Harry Horse –
– Book by John Wallace and Harry Horse –
Anything For You Author: John Wallace Illustrator: Harry Horse A very short bedtime story of the highest degree! Mama gets tired little Charlie bear through his bedtime routine and into bed. Charlie tried hard to help out today but instead just made a bit of a mess. Kind Mama patiently cleans up little Charlie bear. Filled with comforting pictures like a warm fire and a steamy bath, this book is sure to put a child to sleep. The repetitions […]
GOODNIGHT TIPTOE – Book by Polly Dunbar –
– Book by Polly Dunbar –
Goodnight Tiptoe Author and Illustrator: Polly Dunbar A child and her toys get ready for bed. But little Tiptoe is not tired. Mimicking a parents routine, Tilly get the toys settled until it is her turn for bed. A bedtime story which illustrates the patience that parents have with a child who does not want to go to sleep. It may encourage a game where that child plays at settling its own toys before going off to sleep. In […]
SLIGHTLY INVISIBLE – Book by Lauren Child –
– Book by Lauren Child –
Slightly Invisible Author and Illustrator: Lauren Child This story brilliantly plays with what happens when an older child has a friend over to play and does not want the very attached younger sibling around. Charlie has a little sister called Lola. He likes her loads but she always want to know what he’s up to, wants to do what he’s doing and NEVER wants to be anywhere without him. Sometimes he just wants his own time with his friend […]
ARTHUR’S EYES – Book by Marc Brown –
– Book by Marc Brown –
Arthur’s Eyes Author and Illustrator: Marc Brown Wearing glasses is sometimes difficult for children, especially when their peers are unkind. Arthur’s Eyes addresses the problems and solutions that are part of a child’s life time journey of looking after themselves and developing healthy self esteem. Arthur is a little Aardvark boy who needs glasses. He gets headaches from eye strain and has to get his classmate Francine (who likes Arthur) to read the board for him. Inevitably she starts getting […]
