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BLUE CHAMELEON

– Book by Emily Gravett –

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BLUE CHAMELEON Gravett Book

Blue Chameleon Author and Illustrator: Emily Gravett   A beautiful and unique early learning book for little ones which names colours, patterns, animals and objects. Blue Chameleon is a wizz at imitating shapes and colours. In his effort to find a friend he attempts to ‘fit in’ by changing himself to match the creatures and objects he meets. Strangely there is not an inkling of friendship from the banana or the sock. Grasshopper is frightened and Cockatoo seems dismissive. This […]

Filed Under: 0-2 Age Group, 0-2 Baby Books (5) Star Rating, 3+ Age Group, 3+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A EARLY LEARNING, A FUNNY BOOKS, ANIMALS, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COLOUR, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, DRAWING & ART, Emily Gravett, Emily Gravett, LEARNING TO READ, RECOGNITION

THE HAT

– Book by Tomi Ungerer –

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THE HAT - PICTURE BOOK | Tomi Ungerer

The Hat Author and Illustrator: Tomi Ungerer   The Hat tells a whimsical tale of a magic hat which brings good fortune to its wearer through the good deeds it performs. A shiny black top hat with magenta silk sash, blows onto the head of a penniless war veteran. Bewildered at first the old soldier takes it off only to discover that it is alive! He finds by chance that it will obey his commands and that it has a […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, MULTICULTURAL, Tomi Ungerer, Tomi Ungerer

HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON

– Book by Crockett Johnson –

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HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON Book

Harold And The Purple Crayon Author and Illustrator: Crockett Johnson   An essential children’s picture book classic, Harold And The Purple Crayon is a triumph of pure creativity. Adrift on a white page, tiny tot Harold uses his imagination to create a world of his choosing. Step by step Harold uses his purple crayon to draw a moonlit landscape and all his adventures in it. With delight and mystery we are lead through the story unable to guess what will […]

Filed Under: 0-2 Age Group, 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A FEELING SAFE, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, Crockett Johnson, Crockett Johnson, DRAWING & ART, FREEDOM, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION, PROBLEM SOLVING

A PERFECT PLACE FOR TED

– Book by Leila Rudge –

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A PERFECT PLACE FOR TED Book

A Perfect Place For Ted Author and Illustrator: Leila Rudge   He’s clever, he’s amusing, he has his own jumper…but nobody notices Ted. Beautifully illustrated with funky, fun pictures, a small dog called Ted decides to leave the pet shop to find somewhere he belongs, somewhere perfect. The pictures are fantastic with loads of amusing details to investigate. A dog barks ‘ball’ as a picture in his speech bubble and Ted is fashionable not ferocious wearing his studded guard dog […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, FRIENDSHIP, Leila Rudge, Leila Rudge, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION

THE HUNDRED DECKER BUS

– Book by Mike Smith-

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THE HUNDRED DECKER BUS BOOK

The Hundred Decker Bus Author and Illustrator: Mike Smith   When the unsuspecting morning travellers board their city bus, no one is prepared for the impromptu adventure that unfolds. The driver, woken from his boring routine by a passing hot air balloon, decides to take a new route down a little road that he had never noticed before. Before long everyone is excited about going ‘Anywhere’ and new passengers eagerly climb aboard until the bus is crammed full of happy […]

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 CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, FREEDOM, HOLIDAYS AND TRAVEL, INTERACTIVE, Mike Smith, Mike Smith, MULTICULTURAL

WHY DO STARS COME OUT AT NIGHT?

– Book by Annalena McAfee and Anthony Lewis –

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WHY DO STARS COME OUT AT NIGHT Book by McAfee, Lewis

Why Do Stars Come Out At Night? Author: Annalena McAfee Illustrator: Anthony Lewis   When children reach the age of ‘Why’ the cannot stop probing to find yet another answer. One grandfather has just enough fanciful answers to keep his little grandson satisfied…well for now! Why do the star come out at night? Because the moon is scared of the dark! This book is about stimulating the imagination and learning to develop a sense of humour. These are the questions […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FUNNY BOOKS, Annalena McAfee, Anthony Lewis, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, DRAWING & ART, SHARING IDEAS

CLOTH FROM THE CLOUDS

– Book by Michael Catchpool and Alison Jay-

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CLOTH FROM CLOUDS Michael Catchpool Jay

Cloth From The Clouds Author: Michael Catchpool Illustrator: Alison Jay   Out in the countryside on top of a hill, a little boy lives who can weave cloth from the clouds. His mother had taught him to spin them as they passed. Gold in the morning as the sun rose, white in the afternoon and crimson as the sun went down. He would spin the clouds into thread and then using his loom he would weave it into cloth. 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, Alison Jay, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, CONSERVATION, CONSUMER AWARENESS, ECOSYSTEMS & NATURAL BALANCE, FOLKLORE, Michael Catchpool, SHARING IDEAS, SUSTAINABILITY

FOR EACH AND EVERY CHILD

– Book By Unicef New Zealand –

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FOR EACH AND EVERY CHILD Nz New Zealand book

For Each And Every Child He Taongo Tonu te Tamariki Editor: Alex Collins Translator: Heni Jacob Designer: Luke Kelly Illustrators: Matt Gauldie, Leilani Isara, Andrew Burdan, Elspeth Alix Batt, Rachael Walker,Tom Simpson, Stephen Crowe, Bruce Potter, Rebecca Kereopa. This magnificent book aims to empower children and communities, ensuring that every child is valued through respecting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. For Each And Every Child is a book about the non-negotiable rights of children. Powerful […]

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, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, 9+ Age Group, 9+ Children's Best Books (5) Star Rating, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, BELIEFS, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, MULTICULTURAL, SAFETY AND PROTECTION

AM I FIT AND HEALTHY:

Learning About Diet and Exercise

– Book by Claire Llewellyn and Mike Gordon –

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Learning About Diet and Exercise Llewellyn

Am I Fit And Healthy? Learning About Diet and Exercise Author: Claire Llewellyn Illustrator: Mike Gordon   Learning about diet and exercise are among the most important things kids need to know. We are what we eat, so starting children off with healthy habits and clear information about the importance of eating nutritious food and keeping fit will set them up for the best possible futures. Am I Fit and Healthy is a simplistic book which approaches its topics with […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, Claire Llewellyn, EXCERCISE, HEALTHY EATING, Mike Gordon, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION

LEFTOVER FOOD

Dealing With Waste

– Book by Sally Morgan-

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LEFTOVER FOOD WASTE Sally Morgan

LEFTOVER FOOD: Dealing With Waste Author: Sally Morgan   Let’s look at the world and see what is happening globally. Let’s be aware of how we contribute to waste and what we can do to live in a more sustainable way. Leftover Food is a clear and informative book for children to investigate a variety of topics on food wastage and the recycling of food waste. It is one of six titles in the excellent Dealing With Waste series. By […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, 9+ Age Group, A CARING FOR THE PLANET, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CONSUMER AWARENESS, RUBBISH & RECYCLING, Sally Morgan, SHARING IDEAS, SUSTAINABILITY

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