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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

AZZI IN BETWEEN

– Book by Sarah Garland –

By LuLu

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  Azzi In Between Author and Illustrator: Sarah Garland To leave your home, your grandma, your friends and everything you own without warning, what would that be like? This child’s powerful and heart-warming story of her family’s flight, escaping as refugees in the night, inspires compassion and offers comprehension of things both strange and complex. Azzi lives what most kids would call a normal kind of life. She goes to school, friends come over to play, her dad’s a doctor, […]

Filed Under: 5 Star Rating | Best Childrens Books, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, 9+ Age Group, 9+ Children's Best Books (5) Star Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review, COMMUNITY, FREEDOM, MULTICULTURAL, SAFETY AND PROTECTION, Sarah Garland, Sarah Garland, 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

THE GREAT BIG GREEN BOOK

– Book by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith-

By LuLu

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  The Great Big Green Book Author: Mary Hoffman Illustrator: Ros Asquith From the award winning, bestselling partnership comes yet another ‘Great Big Book’ which calls out… Your planet needs YOU! A playful book which touches on all subjects ‘Green’. It introduces and lightly looks at everything from endangered species to nuclear fusion. The real message of this book is to get kids thinking and asking questions. It encourages them to engage in creating positive future outcomes for our planet […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CARING FOR THE PLANET, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, CONSERVATION, CONSUMER AWARENESS, ECOSYSTEMS & NATURAL BALANCE, Mary Hoffman, MULTICULTURAL, Ros Asquith, RUBBISH & RECYCLING, SHARING IDEAS, SUSTAINABILITY, Uncategorized

THE GREAT BIG BOOK OF FAMILIES

– Book by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith-

By LuLu

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  The Great Big Book of Families Author: Mary Hoffman Illustrator: Ros Asquith Internationally acclaimed author of more than 100 children’s books, Mary Hoffman opens young minds to the diversity of life seen through global families. A refreshing book which allows children to safely explore new concepts and expand the boundaries of their current views. In real life, families come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Two mummies or two daddies. Fostered, adopted or living with Grandma and Grandpa. […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FAMILY HARMONY, A OUR BIG WORLD, ADOPTION, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, EXTENDED FAMILIES, Mary Hoffman, MULTICULTURAL, Ros Asquith, SIBLING RIVALRY, Uncategorized, WORKING PARENTS

THE BAREFOOT BOOK OF EARTH TALES

– Book by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson –

By admin

Global eco stories for children

  The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales Retold: Dawn Casey Illustrator: Anne Wilson BUY – Earth Tales From across the world these seven beautiful folktales share with children, the timeless magic of a good deed and the importance of living in harmony with nature. Everything is interconnected and our thoughts and actions really do make a difference. This book is a celebration of life, combining ancient wisdom with modern environmentalism. It encourages independence of spirit and a sharing of the […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 3+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, A CARING FOR THE PLANET, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A OUR BIG WORLD, Anne Wilson, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, CONSERVATION, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, Dawn Casey, ECOSYSTEMS & NATURAL BALANCE, FOLKLORE, FRIENDSHIP, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, MULTICULTURAL, SUSTAINABILITY, Uncategorized

STAR CHILD

– Book by Claire Nivola –

By admin

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  Star Child Author and Illustrator: Claire Nivola A spiritual journey runs beneath the consciousness of everyday life. This story celebrates the cycle of life and what it is like to be alive on earth. It gently introduces the idea of a before and after life experience. The Star Child is a tiny flame of vapour, invisible and timeless that watches the earth with its elders from far away. It wishes to visit earth and the story that unfolds is […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A OUR BIG WORLD, BELIEFS, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, Claire Nivola, Claire Nivola, COMMUNITY, MEDITATION

PICTURE A TREE

– Book by Barbara Reid –

By admin

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Picture A Tree Author and Illustrator: Barbara Reid Kids will adore this amazing textural book! Elaborate plasticine illustrations, rocket this book into a league of its own! Explore your imagination! What do you see when you picture a tree? A pirate ship, a bear cave, a club house, a friend. This inspiring book has a simple storyline, which encourages appreciation of the humble tree and its special place in our lives. The pictures are filled with wondrous detail, playfulness and […]

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, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, A CARING FOR THE PLANET, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A OUR BIG WORLD, Barbara Reid, Barbara Reid, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, DRAWING & ART, MULTICULTURAL

INTEGRITY

– Book by Kimberley Jane Pryor –

By admin

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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 […]

Filed Under: +FEELING SAFE, 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 ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, BULLIES, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, FRIENDSHIP, Kimberley Jane Pryor, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, MANNERS AND POLITENESS, TELLING THE TRUTH

THE HONEST TO GOODNESS TRUTH

– Book by Patricia C. McKissack and Giselle Potter –

By admin

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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 […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, Giselle Potter, MULTICULTURAL, Patricia C. McKissack, TELLING THE TRUTH

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