Tim All Alone Author and Illustrator: Edward Ardizzone Reading: Stephen Fry Arriving home after a holiday voyage at sea, little Tim finds an extraordinary thing has happened. His parents are no longer living in their house, in fact no one is there at all. Most young readers will find this story quite gripping. It won a prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal when it was published in the 1950’s and can still effortlessly tickle the imagination of any tablet toting child. […]
FINDING MONKEY MOON– Book by Elizabeth Pulford and Kate Wilkinson-
– Book by Elizabeth Pulford and Kate Wilkinson-
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 […]
I (DONT) LIKE SNAKES– Book by Nicola Davies and Luciano Lozano –
– Book by Nicola Davies and Luciano Lozano –
I (Don’t) Like Snakes Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Luciano Lozano Have you ever been scared of something, but not really known why? Perhaps you thought up a list of reasons to justify those uncomfortable feelings, but they didn’t go away. Then one day you hear something intriguing, perhaps something incredible and that fear takes a turn towards curiosity… This is just what happens to a young girl, a girl who’s family loves snakes. In their house snakes are part […]
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 […]
VIRGINIA WOLF– Book by Kyo Maclear and Isabelle Arsenault –
– Book by Kyo Maclear and Isabelle Arsenault –
Virginia Wolf Author: Kyo Maclear Illustrator: Isabelle Arsenault A story which broaches the complicated subject of the depression of a family member. Kindness, perseverance and creativity prevail. This book suggests kind ways of interacting with people who are having difficulties or have a mood related illness. Virginia and Vanessa are sisters. Vanessa paints and draws making life bright, expansive and cheery. Virginia is cantankerous and unhappy. She withdraws from the world and frightens people away with her ‘wolfish’ behaviour. […]
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 […]
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 […]
IT’S NOT WHAT YOU’VE GOT – Book by Dr Wayne W. Dyer and Stacy Heller Budnick –
– Book by Dr Wayne W. Dyer and Stacy Heller Budnick –
It’s Not What You’ve Got: Lessons for Kids on Money and Abundance Author: Dr Wayne W. Dyer Illustrator: Stacy Heller Budnick Who you are, is not the same as what you’ve got! The impressions children form about money and abundance, critically effect their ability to create a happy balanced life filled with abundance. It’s Not What You’ve Got, works with a spiritual approach to the meaning of money, with a few commons sense truths thrown in. o Don’t spend more […]
MY PARENTS DIVORCE – Book by Sally Hewitt –
– Book by Sally Hewitt –
My Parents Divorce Author: Sally Hewitt Alfie’s dad left to live with his girlfriend and Alfie was so angry he didn’t want to visit him. In this dated looking “How can I deal with…” series, we find a wealth of information which aims to support children through common difficulties. My Parents Divorce, is also a book to help parents recognise how kids might be feeling. Issues are approached primarily through the stories of real children and how they felt when […]
TALKING ABOUT DEATH AND DYING– Book by Bruce Sanders –
– Book by Bruce Sanders –
Talking About Death And Dying Author: Bruce Sanders This book talks about death and explains what happens when people die. It also looks at the feelings around death and dying. So, what does death have to do with me? First hand accounts of children’s own experiences are told with beautiful photos of the children and families expressing each short story in this book. Loved ones can live on in our memories. Different religious view points on death and dying are […]
