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THE WORD BIRD

– Book by Nicola Davies and Abbie Cameron –

By LuLu

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  THE WORD BIRD Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Abbie Cameron Bright, bountiful and all BIRD, this cool kids book is a call to explore. One in a series of three fantastic new children’s books by Zoologist and well know children’s author Nicola Davies, The Word Bird is a winner. Abbie Cameron’s colourful crafty illustrations, invite kids to join a young adventurer as she discovers all manner of interesting bird folk, in jungles, wetlands, tree tops and even into the sea! […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CARING FOR THE PLANET, A EARLY LEARNING, A OUR BIG WORLD, Abbie Cameron, ANIMALS, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CONSERVATION, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, ECOSYSTEMS & NATURAL BALANCE, Nicola Davies, 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

HENRY THE HEDGEGNOME AND THE BIRTHDAY SOCKS

– Book by Richard Heddington –

By LuLu

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  Henry the Hedgegnome and the Birthday Socks Author and Illustrator: Richard Heddington A perennially birthday story for little people 3-5 years. Simple text for early readers. Hedgegnomes it seems, are responsible for many behind-the-scene operations in a garden. Things like opening flowers and making them smell great. They also share some of the things that are normal to us human folk, like birthdays! In this second book in an ever expanding series, Henry the Hedgegnome has a birthday. Filled […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, FRIENDSHIP, Richard Heddington, Uncategorized

TU MEKE TUI

– Book by Malcolm Clarke and Flox –

By LuLu

  Tu Meke Tui Author: Malcolm Clarke Illustrator: Flox Gorgeous stencil spray artwork, lifts this playful story of avian friendship, courage and appreciating who you are into the spotlight. When ace flyer Tere the Tui, tries to encourage the flightless Takahe, Taihu to join him in the skies, things take a turn for the worse. Highlighting the plight of New Zealand’s native birds, which are under constant threat from introduced predators, Stan the sly stoat nearly makes a meal of […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CARING FOR THE PLANET, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CONSERVATION, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, DRAWING & ART, Flox, Malcolm Clarke

CAT WALK

– Book by Jackie Morris –

By LuLu

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  Cat Walk Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris BUY – Cat Walks High on the rolling hills, beside the wild cliff tops of Wales, a weaver of magic lives. A writer, an artist, a dream crafter. Amid her paints, books and treasures, reside a pride of spirited felines. They are not timid house bound pets, but walkers and adventurers. Companions of choice, they roam the rocky bluffs and the sea trimmed fields of the St David’s Peninsular on their daily […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, 9+ Age Group, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, Jackie Morris, Jackie Morris, Uncategorized, WRITING & POETRY

A PAPER BOAT FOR PANDA – CELESTINE AND THE HARE

– Book by Karin Celestine –

By LuLu

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  A Paper Boat For Panda – Celestine and the Hare Author and Illustrator: Karin Celestine BUY – A Paper Boat For Panda Fun, friendship and kindness, hallmark the Celestine and the Hare series which are perfect for 3 – 5 year old’s. Children will love the little felt animals in the Celestine and the Hare tribe and the activities at the end of each book. Another beautiful story breathing light and love gently into children’s precious hearts. This story […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, FREEDOM, FRIENDSHIP, INTERACTIVE, Karen Celestine, Karin Celestine, Uncategorized

SMALL FINDS A HOME – CELESTINE AND THE HARE

– Book by Karin Celestine –

By LuLu

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  Small Finds a Home – Celestine and the Hare Author and Illustrator: Karin Celestine BUY – Small Finds A Home Fun, friendship and kindness, hallmark the Celestine and the Hare series which are perfect for 3 – 5 year old’s. Children will love the little felt animals in the Celestine and the Hare tribe and the activities at the end of each book. Super sweet and filled with many kind thoughts and actions, it models sharing and putting others […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FAMILY HARMONY, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, EXTENDED FAMILIES, FRIENDSHIP, INTERACTIVE, Karen Celestine, Karin Celestine, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, SHARING AND COOPERATION, Uncategorized

HONEY FOR TEA – CELESTINE AND THE HARE

– Book by Karin Celestine –

By LuLu

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  Honey for Tea – Celestine and the Hare Author and Illustrator: Karin Celestine BUY – Honey For Tea Fun, friendship and kindness, hallmark the Celestine and the Hare series which are perfect for 3 – 5 year old’s. Children will love the little felt animals in the Celestine and Hare the tribe and the activities at the end of each book. This story encourages ecological awareness and a playful discovery of the importance of bees. Emily bear is wise […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, A CARING FOR THE PLANET, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A EARLY LEARNING, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, ECOSYSTEMS & NATURAL BALANCE, INTERACTIVE, Karen Celestine, Karin Celestine, 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

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