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HENRY THE HEDGEGNOME AND THE BIRTHDAY SOCKS

– Book by Richard Heddington –

By LuLu

Henry Hegegnome Has a birthday

  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

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

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 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

MISS HAZELTINE’S HOME FOR SHY AND FEARFUL CATS

– Book by Alicia Potter and Birgitta Sif-

By admin

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  Miss Hazeltine’s Home For Shy And Fearful Cats Author: Alicia Potter Illustrator: Birgitta Sif Hopeless, worthless, afraid of everything! Where could a fearful cat go? People left them and strays found their own way, to a place in the woods where all were welcome… and not just welcome, but appreciated. Miss Hazeltine knew that with kindness and encouragement even the most timid creature could have a chance to shine. She gave lessons on climbing, bird basics and every day […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Alicia Potter, ANXIETY AND SHYNESS, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Birgitta Sif, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, FEARS, FRIENDSHIP, Uncategorized

THE BAREFOOT BOOK OF EARTH TALES

– Book by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson –

By admin

Global eco stories for children

  The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales Retold: Dawn Casey Illustrator: Anne Wilson BUY – Earth Tales From across the world these seven beautiful folktales share with children, the timeless magic of a good deed and the importance of living in harmony with nature. Everything is interconnected and our thoughts and actions really do make a difference. This book is a celebration of life, combining ancient wisdom with modern environmentalism. It encourages independence of spirit and a sharing of 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, Anne Wilson, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, CONSERVATION, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, Dawn Casey, ECOSYSTEMS & NATURAL BALANCE, FOLKLORE, FRIENDSHIP, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, MULTICULTURAL, SUSTAINABILITY, Uncategorized

WHAT FRIENDS DO BEST

– Book By Jonathan Emmett and Nathan Reed –

By admin

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 […]

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 ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FUNNY BOOKS, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, FRIENDSHIP, Jonathan Emmett, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, Nathan Reed, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, SHARING AND COOPERATION

DOUG THE BUG THAT WENT BOING

– Book by Sue Hendra –

By admin

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Doug The Bug that Went Boing Author and Illustrator: Sue Hendra A very funny story about friendship, arguments, fair play and saying sorry. Written and illustrated with drama and wit this adorable bug will have pre-schoolers laughing. As best friends Doug and Trevor quarrel over whose turn it is to get the berry ball down, a terrible thing happens. Scooped up with a daisy, Doug finds himself in a flowerpot on high rise window ledge. How will he ever get […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FUNNY BOOKS, ANGER, VIOLENCE AND TANTRUMS, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, FRIENDSHIP, SHARING AND COOPERATION, Sue Hendra, Sue Hendra

AHMED AND THE FEATHER GIRL

– Book by Jane Ray –

By admin

Ahmed and the flower girl book by Jane Ray

Ahmed And The Feather Girl Author and Illustrator: Jane Ray This enchanting cyclic fairy tale, tells of an orphan boy and his acts of kindness which free a mystical bird girl from the cruel circus owner who dominates their lives. The most positive aspects of this story highlight friendship and caring. Doing the right thing no matter what the circumstances. Kind deeds are remembered, positive actions rewarded in the end. In a snowy landscape a small boy collecting firewood finds […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, FOLKLORE, FREEDOM, FRIENDSHIP, Jane Ray, Jane Ray, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, MULTICULTURAL

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