When We Went to the Park Author and Illustrator: Shirley Hughes This simple and friendly little book for younger readers incorporates counting and allows some reading skills to be developed as the sentences are short and the words are not too complex. A little girl of three or four takes a walk to the park with her grandfather. The warm and engaging illustrations bring everyday scenes to life. Shirley Hughes has a wonderfully expressive style of animating people, which […]
THE ICE BEAR – Book by Jackie Morris –
– Book by Jackie Morris –
The Ice Bear Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris In the tradition of myths of old, this powerful story entwines magical themes, shape shifting, harsh realities and pure emotions into a story from another time. The concepts of love, balance and respect for all life are strong reoccurring themes in Jackie Morris’ books. “In the beginning of time, people and animals lived together on the earth and there was no difference between them.” Thus begins the story of a changeling […]
PADDINGTON – Book by Michael Bond and R.W. Alley –
– Book by Michael Bond and R.W. Alley –
Paddington Author : Michael Bond Illustrator: R.W. Alley Polite, perky and Peruvian, this little bear is still munching marmalade and drinking tea the good old-fashioned English way. Paddington meets the Brown family in this revised edition of the original 1972 publication. R.W Alley the fourth and current illustrator of the Paddington series, captures Paddington’s personality beautifully in this light and humorous tale. This British classic has not lost any of its original charm and readers will want to know […]
MOG’S CHRISTMAS – Book By Judith Kerr –
– Book By Judith Kerr –
Mog’s Christmas Author and Illustrator: Judith Kerr Mog wakes to find something is going on in her house and she is not sure she likes it. No one wants to play and there are too many people around. When a tree walks towards her she has had enough and climbs onto the roof. Even a tasty dinner and falling snow won’t bring Mog down. She is happy on her bed of snow high on the chimney top. Everyone gets a […]