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 […]
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 […]
MAX AND RUBY’S TREASURE HUNT – Book by Rosemary Wells –
– Book by Rosemary Wells –
MAX AND RUBY’S TREASURE HUNT Author and Illustrator: Rosemary Wells More fun with Max and Ruby! A beautifully written story leads children through a series of English nursery rhymes, to solve the clues on a treasure hunt. As the thunderstorm rages outside, clever Grandma makes a treasure hunt for the little bunnies. Ruby, Max, Louise, her little sister Lily and her doll Dagmar follow the clues hidden around the house. Hickory Dickory Dock, The mouse ran up the _ […]
SCARFACE CLAW – Book by Lynley Dodd –
– Book by Lynley Dodd –
Scarface Claw Author and Illustrator: Lynley Dodd Meet the most fearless tom cat in town. Scarface Claw who is not scared of anything..or is he? Another of the lovely Hairy Maclary books, which rhymes its way through this fun introduction to one of the characters in this series. Many of these stories are also available as board books for toddlers. Surely he would be afraid of fire engines sirens, but NO… he’s mean and he’s brave and doesn’t […]
THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE – Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler –
– Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler –
The Snail And The Whale Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler A story of environmental awareness, friendship, following your dreams and the notion that a good will favour may be repaid when you least expect it. It also encourages that no matter how small you are you can make a difference. An adventurous sea snail with and itchy foot dreams of sailing the seas. The other snails chide her for such longings. Undaunted she uses her silvery trail to write […]
TEN LITTLE FINGERS AND TEN LITTLE TOES – Book by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury –
– Book by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury –
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Author: Mem Fox Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury Scrumptious! Tiny toes and fingers are celebrated as babies and toddlers delight in their self discovery. This story is also available as a baby’s board book. Playful tiny tots from around the world are beautifully brought to life by critically acclaimed illustrator Helen Oxenbury. Little ones will delight in the repetitions and rhyming verse of this adorable frolic, filled with friendship and mirth. Even a baby with […]
HAIRY MACLARY: SCATTERCAT – Book by Lynley Dodd –
– Book by Lynley Dodd –
Hairy Maclary: Scattercat Author and Illustrator: Lynley Dodd More sumptuous fun with the cheeky little dog Hairy Maclary. A rhyming tale full of brilliantly named characters who children will get to know well from the repeat reading this book is sure to get. The story line may be simple but the execution is delightful. “Hairy Maclary felt bumptious and bustly, bossy and bouncy and frisky and hustly.” The vocabulary is stimulating and the pictures vibrant and exciting. Each animal is […]
SLINKY MALINKI – Book by Lynley Dodd –
– Book by Lynley Dodd –
Slinky Malinki Author and Illustrator: Lynley Dodd The funniest little cat story I’ve read in a while. The rhyming is genius the plot is hilarious! If you have read the Hairy Maclary book series then you will know Slinky Malinki. This is Slinky’s story and until I read this had no idea about his tarnished past, you see Slinky Malinki was once a thief! Tantalising illustrations show his single minded ‘collecting’ as he roams the night time hours finding […]
DR SEUSS’S ABC – Book by Dr Seuss –
– Book by Dr Seuss –
Dr Seuss’s ABC Author and Illustrator: Dr Seuss Bizarre and brilliant. Dr Seuss’s ABC book can only be described as educationally timeless. Adults will enjoy reading this alphabet book which tongue twists and frolics through a jungle of stimulating and imaginative phrases. “O is very useful. You use it when you say: “Oscar’s only ostrich oiled an orange owl today.” BIG L, little l…the use of capitals and lower case text helps kids to identify that both letters are […]
YOGA BEAR Yoga for Youngsters
– Book by Karen Pierce and Paula Brinkman –
Yoga for Youngsters
– Book by Karen Pierce and Paula Brinkman –
YOGA BEAR: Yoga for Youngsters Author: Karen Pierce Illustrator: Paula Brinkman Yoga for Youngsters with fun themes! Kids will enjoy imitating the 21 Yoga Bear poses of animals and shapes which range from very simple to a little more advanced. Yoga is for everyone! It’s a non-competitive form of exercise that works the whole body. Yoga creates a state of healthy balance between mind and body. It creates a sense of well being which allows you to function at […]
