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, […]
WHERE IS AUTISM?– Book by Rowena Monds –
– Book by Rowena Monds –
Where Is Autism? Author: Rowena Monds Illustrator: Charlotte Giblin BUY – Where Is Autism Rowena is a New Zealand mum who knows first-hand about Autism through her young son. Their experiences together spurred her to write this book and found Autism Thinks. This organisation provides information to assist families, professionals and individuals working and living with Autism. A selection of helpful resources, books and links for adults can be found on the final pages. This friendly children’s book is […]
THE GREAT BIG BOOK OF FAMILIES– Book by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith-
– Book by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith-
The Great Big Book of Families Author: Mary Hoffman Illustrator: Ros Asquith Internationally acclaimed author of more than 100 children’s books, Mary Hoffman opens young minds to the diversity of life seen through global families. A refreshing book which allows children to safely explore new concepts and expand the boundaries of their current views. In real life, families come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Two mummies or two daddies. Fostered, adopted or living with Grandma and Grandpa. […]
MISS HAZELTINE’S HOME FOR SHY AND FEARFUL CATS– Book by Alicia Potter and Birgitta Sif-
– Book by Alicia Potter and Birgitta Sif-
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 […]
WOOLBUR– Book by Leslie Helankoski and Lee Harper –
– Book by Leslie Helankoski and Lee Harper –
Woolbur Author: Leslie Helankoski Illustrator: Lee Harper If you are a bit different and find it hard to fit in then this silly story about personal empowerment is for you! Hilarious illustrations fill the pages with fun and possibilities. This free spirited little sheep doesn’t follow the flock and is delighted with his own uniqueness. This story celebrates creativity and difference. Unusual ideas can offer valuable new ways of thinking. Start a trend, create something new, make something old […]
HIP HOP DOG – Book by Chris Raschka and Vladimir Dadunsky –
– Book by Chris Raschka and Vladimir Dadunsky –
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 […]
EXCLAMATION MARK– Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld –
– Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld –
Exclamation Mark Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal Illustrator: Tom Lichtenheld Exclamation Mark, shows early learners how punctuation marks can be used in a fun way. It is also a story about finding your talents and learning that differences can be positive. The Exclamation Mark was different. He had a tall line above his head which was impossible to hide. No one else seemed to mind but this difference made him feel sad and confused. He didn’t know he had a special […]
THE YES– Book by Sarah Bee and Satoshi Kitamura –
– Book by Sarah Bee and Satoshi Kitamura –
The Yes Author: Sarah Bee Illustrator: Satoshi Kitamura The power of yes.. A strange, yet encouraging story which personifies yes and no into characters which play out the drama of self confidence and doubt. Negative mind chatter or nay-sayers can be overcome with one simple word…YES! The NO’s are pictured as a swam of little black marks and shapes, which follow the big and hefty, orange YES across a landscape of natural obstructions. Each time he comes to an obstacle […]
TALKING ABOUT EATING PROBLEMS– Book by Nicola Edwards –
– Book by Nicola Edwards –
Talking About Eating Problems Author: Nicola Edwards Problems with food can make people uncomfortable and unhappy. It doesn’t matter what the problem is, finding a healthy balance that is right for you is the best answer. Exercise is the best way to balance out your system. Teenagers, especially girls can be at risk from body image issues that can lead to unhealthy patterns. Anorexia is a mental imbalance that makes people starve their bodies. This can be very dangerous and […]
ARTHUR’S EYES – Book by Marc Brown –
– Book by Marc Brown –
Arthur’s Eyes Author and Illustrator: Marc Brown Wearing glasses is sometimes difficult for children, especially when their peers are unkind. Arthur’s Eyes addresses the problems and solutions that are part of a child’s life time journey of looking after themselves and developing healthy self esteem. Arthur is a little Aardvark boy who needs glasses. He gets headaches from eye strain and has to get his classmate Francine (who likes Arthur) to read the board for him. Inevitably she starts getting […]
