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POTTY – BACINICA

– Book by Leslie Patricelli-

By LuLu

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  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 […]

Filed Under: 0-2 Age Group, 3+ Age Group, A EARLY LEARNING, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, Leslie Patricelli, RECOGNITION

WHERE IS AUTISM?

– Book by Rowena Monds –

By LuLu

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  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 […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, 9+ Age Group, A BOOKS FOR PARENTS, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, LEARNING DISABILITES, Rowena Monds, 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

OMMIE AND THE MAGICAL GARDEN

– Book by Sirkka Fisk –

By LuLu

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  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 […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, EXCERCISE, INTERACTIVE, MEDITATION, Sirkka Fisk, Sirkka Fisk, 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

TIM TO THE RESCUE

– Book by Edward Ardizzone –

By LuLu

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  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 […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A FEELING SAFE, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, BULLIES, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, Edward Ardizzone, HOLIDAYS AND TRAVEL

TIM ALL ALONE

– Book by Edward Ardizzone –

By LuLu

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  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. […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, BULLIES, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, Edward Ardizzone, Edward Ardizzone, FRIENDSHIP, HOLIDAYS AND TRAVEL, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION, SEPARATION ANXIETY, Uncategorized

FINDING MONKEY MOON

– Book by Elizabeth Pulford and Kate Wilkinson-

By LuLu

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  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 […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, BEDTIME, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, Elizabeth Pulford, Kate Wilkinson, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION, SEPARATION ANXIETY, Uncategorized

THE GREAT BIG BOOK OF FAMILIES

– Book by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith-

By LuLu

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  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. […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FAMILY HARMONY, A OUR BIG WORLD, ADOPTION, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, EXTENDED FAMILIES, Mary Hoffman, MULTICULTURAL, Ros Asquith, SIBLING RIVALRY, Uncategorized, WORKING PARENTS

I (DONT) LIKE SNAKES

– Book by Nicola Davies and Luciano Lozano –

By LuLu

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  I (Don’t) Like Snakes Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Luciano Lozano Have you ever been scared of something, but not really known why? Perhaps you thought up a list of reasons to justify those uncomfortable feelings, but they didn’t go away. Then one day you hear something intriguing, perhaps something incredible and that fear takes a turn towards curiosity… This is just what happens to a young girl, a girl who’s family loves snakes. In their house snakes are part […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, FEARS, Luciano Lozano, Nicola Davies, Uncategorized

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