The Great Big Green Book Author: Mary Hoffman Illustrator: Ros Asquith From the award winning, bestselling partnership comes yet another ‘Great Big Book’ which calls out… Your planet needs YOU! A playful book which touches on all subjects ‘Green’. It introduces and lightly looks at everything from endangered species to nuclear fusion. The real message of this book is to get kids thinking and asking questions. It encourages them to engage in creating positive future outcomes for our planet […]
POTTY – BACINICA– Book by Leslie Patricelli-
– Book by Leslie Patricelli-
Potty – Bacinica Author and Illustrator: Leslie Patricelli This cheerful bilingual (English-Spanish) board book, talks directly to little ones about toilet training. It encourages them to consider the big question: Will I go in my diaper/nappy/cloth training pants or will I use my potty? This positive little book is easy to understand with its simple words and short sentences and makes a useful tool for parents encouraging this transition. Whether introducing the potty, contemplate it all while sitting on […]
WHERE IS AUTISM?– Book by Rowena Monds –
– Book by Rowena Monds –
Where Is Autism? Author: Rowena Monds Illustrator: Charlotte Giblin BUY – Where Is Autism Rowena is a New Zealand mum who knows first-hand about Autism through her young son. Their experiences together spurred her to write this book and found Autism Thinks. This organisation provides information to assist families, professionals and individuals working and living with Autism. A selection of helpful resources, books and links for adults can be found on the final pages. This friendly children’s book is […]
THE NINE LIVES OF MONTEZUMA– Book by Michael Morpurgo –
– Book by Michael Morpurgo –
The Nine Lives Of Montezuma Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Chris Chapman (this edition only) Another enthralling tale from award winning author and Children’s Laureate, Michael Morgurgo. Montezuma is a chapter book which follows the adventurous nine lives of a farmyard cat. Beginning with his timely escape as a new born kitten from a hungry barn yard owl, an event which changes the course of his life and saves him from the fate of the other kittens, Monty’s escapades and […]
OMMIE AND THE MAGICAL GARDEN– Book by Sirkka Fisk –
– Book by Sirkka Fisk –
Ommie And The Magical Garden Author and Illustrator: Sirkka Fisk BUY – Ommie And The Magical Garden Join Ommie in an adventure through a magical garden full of animals, in this playful introduction to yoga for younger children. Yoga is an ancient practice that develops and maintains health and well-being. It promotes flexibility, coordination and strength as well as teaching relaxation and mental control. Each beautifully styled page shows little Ommie imitating the pose of an animal which demonstrates […]
A MAMA FOR OWEN– Book by Marion Dane Bauer –
– Book by Marion Dane Bauer –
A Mama For Owen Author: Marion Dane Bauer Illustrator: John Butler I recently came across this gorgeous book based on the true story of little hippopotamus who was rescued by Kenja Wildlife Service after he and his family were washed down the Sabaki River by a flood and then he alone was washed back to shore by a Tsunami. Owen was less than a year old and hippo calves usually stay with their mums for four years. At a […]
TIM TO THE RESCUE– Book by Edward Ardizzone –
– Book by Edward Ardizzone –
Tim To The Rescue Author and Illustrator: Edward Ardizzone Reading: Stephen Fry Little Tim is an adventurous child who longs for a life at sea. Bored by a long morning of self directed sums and lessons, Tim is delighted when a knock at the door brings an invitation from his old friend Captain McFee. Children may be surprised that a boy of his age might be allowed to go to sea at all, but Tim is a child from […]
TIM ALL ALONE– Book by Edward Ardizzone –
– Book by Edward Ardizzone –
Tim All Alone Author and Illustrator: Edward Ardizzone Reading: Stephen Fry Arriving home after a holiday voyage at sea, little Tim finds an extraordinary thing has happened. His parents are no longer living in their house, in fact no one is there at all. Most young readers will find this story quite gripping. It won a prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal when it was published in the 1950’s and can still effortlessly tickle the imagination of any tablet toting child. […]
FINDING MONKEY MOON– Book by Elizabeth Pulford and Kate Wilkinson-
– Book by Elizabeth Pulford and Kate Wilkinson-
Finding Monkey Moon Author: Elizabeth Pulford Illustrator: Kate Wilkinson When bedtime arrives and Michael discovers his dearest friend is nowhere to be found, he and dad set out for the park. Finding Monkey Moon on this dark night will require all Michael’s determination and love. This simple tale of a missing toy, a little boy and his dad, holds such quite beauty that it’s depth may at first go unrealised. Dad gently supports his little son, as he bravely […]
THE GREAT BIG BOOK OF FAMILIES– Book by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith-
– Book by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith-
The Great Big Book of Families Author: Mary Hoffman Illustrator: Ros Asquith Internationally acclaimed author of more than 100 children’s books, Mary Hoffman opens young minds to the diversity of life seen through global families. A refreshing book which allows children to safely explore new concepts and expand the boundaries of their current views. In real life, families come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Two mummies or two daddies. Fostered, adopted or living with Grandma and Grandpa. […]
