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OMMIE’S JOURNEY INTO CALM – Book by Sirkka Fisk

By LuLu

UK Author -Sirkka Fisk

  OMMIE’S JOURNEY INTO CALM Author and Illustrator: Sirkka Fisk ‘Ommie and the Magical Garden’.

Filed Under: +CARING FOR YOURSELF, 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A OUR BIG WORLD, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, BEDTIME, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, EXCERCISE, FREEDOM, INTERACTIVE, MEDITATION, Sirkka Fisk, Sirkka Fisk, Uncategorized

PERFECT

– Book by Nicola Davies and Cathy Fisher –

By LuLu

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  Perfect Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Cathy Fisher Perfect is a very special book which opens up the subject of disability for young readers. A pure and evocative story about a child’s struggle with expectations, disappointment, understanding and acceptance. It most certainly took my breath away with its powerful imagery and masterful illustrations. Children may find this story helpful, especially those who have had a similar experience, accepting or connecting with a child or sibling with a disability. Perfect for […]

Filed Under: 5 Star Rating | Best Childrens Books, 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, 9+ Age Group, 9+ Children's Best Books (5) Star Rating, A BOOKS FOR PARENTS, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, Book Review, Cathy Fisher, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, FEARS, Nicola Davies, PHYSICAL DISABILITES, Uncategorized

AZZI IN BETWEEN

– Book by Sarah Garland –

By LuLu

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  Azzi In Between Author and Illustrator: Sarah Garland To leave your home, your grandma, your friends and everything you own without warning, what would that be like? This child’s powerful and heart-warming story of her family’s flight, escaping as refugees in the night, inspires compassion and offers comprehension of things both strange and complex. Azzi lives what most kids would call a normal kind of life. She goes to school, friends come over to play, her dad’s a doctor, […]

Filed Under: 5 Star Rating | Best Childrens Books, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, 9+ Age Group, 9+ Children's Best Books (5) Star Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review, COMMUNITY, FREEDOM, MULTICULTURAL, SAFETY AND PROTECTION, Sarah Garland, Sarah Garland, Uncategorized

Bedtime Relaxation

– Audio recording by Learning Stories –

By LuLu

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  Bedtime Relaxation Audio Recording: Learning Stories BUY – Bedtime Relaxation Fantastic for long flights, day naps and as a bedtime routine builder. This beautifully crafted 20 minute guided audio story for children is a powerful tool for all parents! Perfect for helping your child to get to sleep, it also develops mindfulness, self-awareness and shows children how to use their breath to relax. Visit their website. Learning Stories Audio Open this realm of relaxation and calmness to your children. […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, 9+ Age Group, 9+ Children's Best Books (5) Star Rating, A Audio Books, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, BEDTIME, FREEDOM, INTERACTIVE, Learning Stories, MEDITATION, SAFETY AND PROTECTION, Uncategorized

SCHOOL FOR DADS

– Book by Adam and Charlotte Guillain and Ada Grey –

By LuLu

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  School For Dads Authors: Adam and Charlotte Guillain Illustrator: Ada Grey Witty and reflective, a good laugh for all! This brilliantly illustrated story plays with role reversal in a series of hilarious scenarios. It fosters reconnection through play and learning to appreciate each other by considering different perspectives. Anna’s dad is late again! He’s always looking at his phone and ignores her when he’s talking. He watch’s the news instead of playing and often just says NO! But what […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 3+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 5 Star Rating | Best Childrens Books, 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Ada Grey, Adam and Charlotte Guillain, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, MULTICULTURAL, Uncategorized

THE NINE LIVES OF MONTEZUMA

– Book by Michael Morpurgo –

By LuLu

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  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 […]

Filed Under: 5 Star Rating | Best Childrens Books, 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, 9+ Age Group, 9+ Children's Best Books (5) Star Rating, A CHAPTER BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, Michael Morpurgo, Uncategorized

A MAMA FOR OWEN

– Book by Marion Dane Bauer –

By LuLu

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  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 […]

Filed Under: 0-2 Age Group, 0-2 Baby Books (5) Star Rating, 3+ Age Group, 3+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 5 Star Rating | Best Childrens Books, 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, ADOPTION, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, EXTENDED FAMILIES, FRIENDSHIP, John Butler, Marion Dane Bauer, SEPARATION ANXIETY, Uncategorized

MISS HAZELTINE’S HOME FOR SHY AND FEARFUL CATS

– Book by Alicia Potter and Birgitta Sif-

By admin

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  Miss Hazeltine’s Home For Shy And Fearful Cats Author: Alicia Potter Illustrator: Birgitta Sif Hopeless, worthless, afraid of everything! Where could a fearful cat go? People left them and strays found their own way, to a place in the woods where all were welcome… and not just welcome, but appreciated. Miss Hazeltine knew that with kindness and encouragement even the most timid creature could have a chance to shine. She gave lessons on climbing, bird basics and every day […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Alicia Potter, ANXIETY AND SHYNESS, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Birgitta Sif, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, FEARS, FRIENDSHIP, Uncategorized

THE BAREFOOT BOOK OF EARTH TALES

– Book by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson –

By admin

Global eco stories for children

  The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales Retold: Dawn Casey Illustrator: Anne Wilson BUY – Earth Tales From across the world these seven beautiful folktales share with children, the timeless magic of a good deed and the importance of living in harmony with nature. Everything is interconnected and our thoughts and actions really do make a difference. This book is a celebration of life, combining ancient wisdom with modern environmentalism. It encourages independence of spirit and a sharing of the […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 3+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, A CARING FOR THE PLANET, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A OUR BIG WORLD, Anne Wilson, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, CONSERVATION, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, Dawn Casey, ECOSYSTEMS & NATURAL BALANCE, FOLKLORE, FRIENDSHIP, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, MULTICULTURAL, SUSTAINABILITY, Uncategorized

THE GREAT KAPOK TREE

– Book by Lynne Cherry –

By admin

The Great Kapok Tree. Children's story by Lynne Cherry

  The Great Kapok Tree Author and Illustrator: Lynne Cherry Some things are so precious that they can never be replaced. The Great Kapok Tree is a story of such importance, that sharing it with your children may help to change the future of their world. This stunningly illustrated book reminds us that it is essential to preserve the wild places and their ecosystems. In the lush steamy rainforest a man comes to cut down the great Kapok tree. The […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 3+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, A CARING FOR THE PLANET, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CONSERVATION, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, ECOSYSTEMS & NATURAL BALANCE, Lynne Cherry, Lynne Cherry, Uncategorized

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