Hip Hop Dog Author: Chris Raschka Illustrator: Vladimir Dadunsky An uplifting super cool tale of a neglected dog who finds his purpose through rapping and rhyming. Written by Caldecott Medallist Chris Raschka, this book is a winner! Lyrical and inspiring, Hip Hop Dog is one of those books which kids will want to read again and again. This little dog does not get a home so has to find his own way in life, which in the big city […]
WHAT FRIENDS DO BEST– Book By Jonathan Emmett and Nathan Reed –
– Book By Jonathan Emmett and Nathan Reed –
What Best Friends Do Best Author: Jonathan Emmett Illustrator: Nathan Reed Winston learns what friends do best…they offer help and really care when something goes wrong. They don’t blame or buy into drama. They encourage success and their kindness and enthusiasm helps worries to be forgotten. Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes and asking for help is not Winston’s strong point. Everyone agrees Winston is super good at building things, but when he starts on a really big project things […]
FIRST WORDS AND PICTURES: CHIMP AND ZEE– Book by Catherine and Laurence Anholt –
– Book by Catherine and Laurence Anholt –
First Words and Pictures: Chimp and Zee Author and Illustrator: Catherine and Laurence Anholt Be delighted! Chimp and Zee take early learners on an exploration of words and ideas, matched with playful images. Kids are encouraged to point to each object as the pages are read. These colourful pictures are so much fun! Everyone is smiling, even mama who’s painted red! Children discover colours, seasons, counting, days of the week and numbers. There are also loads of exciting objects to […]
PICTURE A TREE– Book by Barbara Reid –
– Book by Barbara Reid –
Picture A Tree Author and Illustrator: Barbara Reid Kids will adore this amazing textural book! Elaborate plasticine illustrations, rocket this book into a league of its own! Explore your imagination! What do you see when you picture a tree? A pirate ship, a bear cave, a club house, a friend. This inspiring book has a simple storyline, which encourages appreciation of the humble tree and its special place in our lives. The pictures are filled with wondrous detail, playfulness and […]
KISSED BY THE MOON– Book by Alison Lester –
– Book by Alison Lester –
Kissed By The Moon Author and Illustrator: Alison Lester This gentle bedtime story, wrapped in a moonlit cloth cover and embossed with text for small fingers, is a gem for little people. By creating a variety of experiences to uplift her child, a mother shares the many joys of life with her little one. The gorgeous watercolour pictures are rich and filled with beauty and love. The text is simple and each scene soft and inviting. Unmistakably set in Australia, […]
TALKING ABOUT DEATH AND DYING– Book by Bruce Sanders –
– Book by Bruce Sanders –
Talking About Death And Dying Author: Bruce Sanders This book talks about death and explains what happens when people die. It also looks at the feelings around death and dying. So, what does death have to do with me? First hand accounts of children’s own experiences are told with beautiful photos of the children and families expressing each short story in this book. Loved ones can live on in our memories. Different religious view points on death and dying are […]
INTEGRITY– Book by Kimberley Jane Pryor –
– Book by Kimberley Jane Pryor –
Integrity Author: Kimberley Jane Pryor This straight forward book for kids, discusses and breaks down what integrity really means. Starting with values, ‘which are the things you believe in’, kids are encouraged to understand that the word ‘values’ means, ideas that guide the way you think, speak and behave. The key words are in bold, making it easier to connect with the key concepts. Photographs of children acting out the scenarios help to role-model positive action and bring alive the […]
KITCHEN DANCE– Book by Maurie J. Manning –
– Book by Maurie J. Manning –
Kitchen Dance Author and Illustrator: Maurie J. Manning Family harmony at its richest! A little girl wakes to sounds in the kitchen. A deep voice is humming and someone laughs. “Hush!” Waking her brother Tito, the children sneak downstairs to discover mama’s bright skirt swirling past the crack in the door. Their father is singing a Spanish song into the wooden spoon. ” Oh how I love you!” They dance and spin as they do the dishes together. […]
ONE LEAF RIDES THE WIND– Book by Celeste Davidson Mannis and Susan Kathleen Hartung –
– Book by Celeste Davidson Mannis and Susan Kathleen Hartung –
One Leaf Rides The Wind Author: Celeste Davidson Mannis Illustrator: Susan Kathleen Hartung A delightful kimono clad child explores her tranquil Japanese garden in this beautiful counting book, One Leaf Rides The Wind. Rich in traditional Japanese culture, each page reveals the gardens many secrets. Six wooden sandals, eight lotus blossoms and nine glittering Koi fish. Each number is followed by a clever haiku poem which tells us about the picture and which things to find and count. Hoping […]
MOG ON FOX NIGHT – Book by Judith Kerr –
– Book by Judith Kerr –
Mog On Fox Night Author and Illustrator: Judith Kerr A lovely story about being a bit fussy, but getting let off the hook by kind friends and some hungry foxes. Mog is unimpressed with the fish she is given for dinner. She is not happy with the second option of kitty food either. “She wants an egg” says Debbie. Mr Thomas had just put the bin bags out in the snow and was not in a good mood. He said […]
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