Integrity Author: Kimberley Jane Pryor This straight forward book for kids, discusses and breaks down what integrity really means. Starting with values, ‘which are the things you believe in’, kids are encouraged to understand that the word ‘values’ means, ideas that guide the way you think, speak and behave. The key words are in bold, making it easier to connect with the key concepts. Photographs of children acting out the scenarios help to role-model positive action and bring alive the […]
THE HONEST TO GOODNESS TRUTH– Book by Patricia C. McKissack and Giselle Potter –
– Book by Patricia C. McKissack and Giselle Potter –
The Honest To Goodness Truth Author: Patricia C. McKissack Illustrator: Giselle Potter What is the difference between telling a lie and telling the truth at the wrong time? Libby’s first lie makes her stomach feel like she’s swallowed a handful of chicken feathers. Set in Midwest America, possibly in the 1950’s, this story’s theme never grows moss. Consideration and evaluation are the main themes in this engaging tale of a primary aged African-American girl who learns from her community what […]
FEELING JEALOUS Thoughts And Feelings Series
– Book by Sarah Levete –
Thoughts And Feelings Series
– Book by Sarah Levete –
Feeling Jealous Thoughts And Feelings Series Author: Sarah Levete What is feeling jealous all about? Powerful emotions come up for so many reasons, so how do kids deal with these? By recognising and working through feeling jealous, children are empowered to develop healthy relationships and high self esteem. This helpful book explores a range of jealous feelings that a group of primary aged children are experiencing. The photos and illustrations show common scenarios in a child’s emotional development. […]
KEEPING SAFE Talking About Series
– Book by Sarah Levete –
Talking About Series
– Book by Sarah Levete –
Keeping Safe: Talking About Series Author: Sarah Levete All children deserve to be protected and safe. As adults keeping safe becomes second nature to us. When children first begin to do things on their own and start learning to be responsible it is the parents and carers job to give them information which will help them understand what to do if they feel unsafe and how to avoid potentially dangerous situations. This excellent book is targeted for ages 4-12 and […]
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 […]
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 […]
CAPTAIN BUCKLEBOOTS ON THE NAUGHTY STEP – Book by Mark Sperring and Tom McLaughlin –
– Book by Mark Sperring and Tom McLaughlin –
Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step Author: Mark Sperring Illustrator: Tom McLaughlin When Sam sits on the Naughty Step he can’t draw or read a book or do anything else. The Naughty Step is the place where he gets sent to think about his naughty deed and what he can do to make amends. Normally he has the step all to himself, but one day the step creaks and he finds himself sharing it with a pirate who has […]
