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Home » Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews » +FAMILY HARMONY » A FAMILY HARMONY

THE POND

– Book by Nicola Davies and Cathy Fisher –

By LuLu

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  THE POND Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Cathy Fisher BUY – The Pond Processing loss is something that we all come to know. A favourite toy, a pet or someone we care about. There are occasions in a child’s life when a book may help to accept and adjust to a particular situation. Such a book may create a climate in which emotion can be expressed, and this is infinitely more important than ‘understanding’. How can anyone, adult or child, […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, BELIEFS, Book Review, Cathy Fisher, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, Nicola Davies, SAFETY AND PROTECTION, SEPARATION ANXIETY, SERIOUS ILLNESS IN THE FAMILY, Uncategorized

A SMALL SONG – CELESTINE AND THE HARE

– Book by Karin Celestine –

By LuLu

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  A Small Song – Celestine and the Hare Author and Images: Karin Celestine (Felt artist) BUY – A Small Song Share This Book

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, ADOPTION, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, DRAWING & ART, EXTENDED FAMILIES, INTERACTIVE, Karin Celestine, MUSIC & SINGING, SEPARATION ANXIETY, Uncategorized

FINDING YOUR PLACE – CELESTINE AND THE HARE

– Book by Karin Celestine –

By LuLu

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  Finding Your Place – Celestine and the Hare Author and Images: Karin Celestine (Felt artist) BUY – Finding Your Place From the fibrous felt animal world of Celestine and the Hare comes another beautifully crafted story for your little ones. In the shed, Emily runs a library for all the felt animals. They can borrow books or have a story read to them, which they do enjoy. However the animals quickly find that it’s hard to remember where you […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A EARLY LEARNING, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FUNNY BOOKS, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, DRAWING & ART, EXTENDED FAMILIES, INTERACTIVE, Karen Celestine, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, Uncategorized

CATCHING DREAMS – CELESTINE AND THE HARE

– Book by Karin Celestine –

By LuLu

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  Catching Dreams – Celestine and the Hare Author and Illustrator: Karin Celestine From the fibrous felt animal world of Celestine and the Hare comes another beautifully crafted story for your little ones. Catching Dreams is a gentle read, a story about separation anxiety, bad dreams and the answers we lovingly give to little ones when they are fearful. Share the crafty solution with Small and Baby Weasus as they show you how to make your own dream catcher at […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, ADOPTION, BEDTIME, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, EXTENDED FAMILIES, FEARS, INTERACTIVE, Karin Celestine, SAFETY AND PROTECTION, SEPARATION ANXIETY

THROUGH THE EYES OF ME

– Book by Jon Roberts and Hannah Rounding –

By LuLu

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  Through The Eyes Of Me Author: John Roberts Illustrator: Hannah Rounding A gentle little introduction into the world of autism through the eyes of 4 year old Kya. Understanding behaviors and learning to appreciating how thoughts and feelings are expressed by kids on the autism spectrum can make it easier for children to connect and accept their peers. This lovely tribute to the author’s daughter, shows us many of the things Kya finds engrossing, settling or fun. It also […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, A BOOKS FOR PARENTS, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, Hannah Rounding, Jon Roberts, LEARNING DISABILITES, SAFETY AND PROTECTION, Uncategorized

PERFECT

– Book by Nicola Davies and Cathy Fisher –

By LuLu

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  Perfect Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Cathy Fisher Perfect is a very special book which opens up the subject of disability for young readers. A pure and evocative story about a child’s struggle with expectations, disappointment, understanding and acceptance. It most certainly took my breath away with its powerful imagery and masterful illustrations. Children may find this story helpful, especially those who have had a similar experience, accepting or connecting with a child or sibling with a disability. Perfect for […]

Filed Under: 5 Star Rating | Best Childrens Books, 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, 9+ Age Group, 9+ Children's Best Books (5) Star Rating, A BOOKS FOR PARENTS, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, Book Review, Cathy Fisher, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, FEARS, Nicola Davies, PHYSICAL DISABILITES, 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

SCHOOL FOR DADS

– Book by Adam and Charlotte Guillain and Ada Grey –

By LuLu

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  School For Dads Authors: Adam and Charlotte Guillain Illustrator: Ada Grey Witty and reflective, a good laugh for all! This brilliantly illustrated story plays with role reversal in a series of hilarious scenarios. It fosters reconnection through play and learning to appreciate each other by considering different perspectives. Anna’s dad is late again! He’s always looking at his phone and ignores her when he’s talking. He watch’s the news instead of playing and often just says NO! But what […]

Filed Under: 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 FAMILY HARMONY, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Ada Grey, Adam and Charlotte Guillain, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, MULTICULTURAL, 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

FINDING MONKEY MOON

– Book by Elizabeth Pulford and Kate Wilkinson-

By LuLu

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  Finding Monkey Moon Author: Elizabeth Pulford Illustrator: Kate Wilkinson When bedtime arrives and Michael discovers his dearest friend is nowhere to be found, he and dad set out for the park. Finding Monkey Moon on this dark night will require all Michael’s determination and love. This simple tale of a missing toy, a little boy and his dad, holds such quite beauty that it’s depth may at first go unrealised. Dad gently supports his little son, as he bravely […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, BEDTIME, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, Elizabeth Pulford, Kate Wilkinson, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION, SEPARATION ANXIETY, Uncategorized

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