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 […]
AM I FIT AND HEALTHY: Learning About Diet and Exercise
– Book by Claire Llewellyn and Mike Gordon –
Learning About Diet and Exercise
– Book by Claire Llewellyn and Mike Gordon –
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 […]
WHY AM I SO TIRED? A First Look At Childhood Diabetes
– Book by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker –
A First Look At Childhood Diabetes
– Book by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker –
Why Am I So Tired? A First Look At Childhood Diabetes Author: Pat Thomas Illustrator: Lesley Harker What is insulin, how does it help you get energy from your food and what does this have to do with glucose in your blood? Why Am I So Tired, talks in 100% positive language about understanding diabetes in terms that young children can relate to and which enables adults to support children effectively. Kids with diabetes (not referred to as diabetics) can […]
WHY DO I FEEL SCARED? A First Look At Being Brave
– Book by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker –
A First Look At Being Brave
– Book by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker –
Why Do I Feel Scared? A First Look At Being Brave Author: Pat Thomas Illustrator: Lesley Harker The world needs brave people, do you think you could be one? An excellent first experience book which encourages children to develop the skills of courage and bravery in their everyday lives. Learning to be courageous is an important and powerful step in overcoming fears and resolving moral issues. This is not something that only hero’s do. Bravery and courage are special gifts […]
COUNTING CHICKENS – Book by Polly Alakija –
– Book by Polly Alakija –
Counting Chickens Author and Illustrator: Polly Alakija Amid the pineapple patches and mud brick houses a group of friends share the excitement of spring. Ade’s cow has a calf, Tunde’s sheep has two lambs, Bisi’s goat has her kids, Aduke’s cat has kittens, Laolu’s dog has puppies, Dapo’s pig has piglets and by the end of the week Tobi’s prize hen has laid seven beautiful eggs! The animals are all counted with delight. The babies grow quickly and begin […]
THE STRONGEST BOY IN THE WORLD – Book by Jessica Souhami –
– Book by Jessica Souhami –
The Strongest Boy In The World Author and Illustrator: Jessica Souhami Not many people know that long ago in Japan, champion sumo wrestlers were famous celebrities with riches and fans like today’s pop stars and football heroes. When a kid called Kaito decides to try his luck at becoming the strongest boy in the world, he sets out from his village for the big city of Kyoto. Kaito thinks he’s pretty tough but how will a weedy kid defeat […]
THE HERD BOY – Book By Niki Daly –
– Book By Niki Daly –
The Herd Boy Author and Illustrator: Niki Daly In rural South Africa a young boy tends his grandfather’s flock. This can be a dangerous task as baboons wait on the high rocks for their chance to claim an easy meal. Puffadders sleep in the grass and deep dongo’s which the sheep and goats might fall into must also be avoided. Malusi has to be alert and brave to keep them safe in the mountains each day. This is a […]
OFF TO MARKET – Book by Elizabeth Dale and Erika Pal –
– Book by Elizabeth Dale and Erika Pal –
Off To Market Author: Elizabeth Dale Illustrator: Erika Pal A Ugandan minibus, a steep hill and lots of people wanting to get off to market. Keb helps everyone aboard Joe’s bus. There are people with goats and chickens, watermelons and rugs. Everyone has something to sell at the marketplace. The minibus is so full some people have to sit on the roof with the luggage. Keb squeezes in with the goats at the back of the bus and perched […]
ZOG – Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler –
– Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler –
Zog Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler What a good idea! Stereotypes are charmingly broken. Zog is an imaginative story about a little dragon in training. The problem is that he’s not very good at breathing fire and capturing princesses. Luckily for Zog there is a princess on hand who nurses his injuries and volunteers to be captured so Zog can get his gold star. But that’s not all, when a young knight turns up to save her she […]
SONG OF THE GOLDEN HARE – Book by Jackie Morris –
– Book by Jackie Morris –
Song Of the Golden Hare Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris Unlike other families who hunt the hares, this family is special. They are guardians of the Golden Hare. The golden queen will choose her mate by the beauty of his song. Their child will take her place as queen and she will leave the world of humans, journeying to the golden isle across the sea. This happens only every fifty years or so making the queen a somewhat mystical […]
