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, […]
A SMALL SONG – CELESTINE AND THE HARE– Book by Karin Celestine –
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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
CATCHING DREAMS – CELESTINE AND THE HARE– Book by Karin Celestine –
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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 […]
A MAMA FOR OWEN– Book by Marion Dane Bauer –
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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 […]
TIM ALL ALONE– Book by Edward Ardizzone –
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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 […]
MY PARENTS DIVORCE – Book by Sally Hewitt –
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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 –
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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 […]
SLIGHTLY INVISIBLE – Book by Lauren Child –
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Slightly Invisible Author and Illustrator: Lauren Child This story brilliantly plays with what happens when an older child has a friend over to play and does not want the very attached younger sibling around. Charlie has a little sister called Lola. He likes her loads but she always want to know what he’s up to, wants to do what he’s doing and NEVER wants to be anywhere without him. Sometimes he just wants his own time with his friend […]
ENORMOUSE – Book by Angie Morgan –
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ENORMOUSE Author and Illustrator: Angie Morgan A heart warming story about finding your place, being accepted and the importance of friends. Enormouse is well loved by the other mice and valued for his difference…he is ENORMOUS! No one knows why, no one cares. However his world is turned upside down when he and his best friend Tinymouse find a book which suggests that he is not a mouse at all, he’s a RAT! When the other mice find out […]
