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 […]
AHMED AND THE FEATHER GIRL– Book by Jane Ray –
– Book by Jane Ray –
Ahmed And The Feather Girl Author and Illustrator: Jane Ray This enchanting cyclic fairy tale, tells of an orphan boy and his acts of kindness which free a mystical bird girl from the cruel circus owner who dominates their lives. The most positive aspects of this story highlight friendship and caring. Doing the right thing no matter what the circumstances. Kind deeds are remembered, positive actions rewarded in the end. In a snowy landscape a small boy collecting firewood finds […]
A KID’S HERB BOOK – Book by Lesley Tierra and Suzie Wilson –
– Book by Lesley Tierra and Suzie Wilson –
A Kid’s Herb Book For Children Of All Ages Author: Lesley Tierra Illustrator: Suzie Wilson An extensive herb lore for the home and family with stories which will help kids remember what each herb is good for. There are songs, recipes and remedies for a range of childhood ailments and beyond. A book for the whole family. Older children or parents and younger children will be able to explore this tome at leisure. There is just so much information. Greenleaf […]
CAPTAIN CAT – Book By Inga Moore –
– Book By Inga Moore –
CAPTAIN CAT Author and Illustrator: Inga Moore Inspired by an old Italian tale, Inga Moore creates a beautifully illustrated adventure where cats are worth treasures, a child queen rids her island city of pests and a salty old cat lovers dreams come true! Eccentric Captain Cat is a trader with additional crew! The cats he loves to collect love captain cat too. Though people laugh and rub their heads at his choice of companions, the Captain follows his heart […]
CLOTH FROM THE CLOUDS – Book by Michael Catchpool and Alison Jay-
– Book by Michael Catchpool and Alison Jay-
Cloth From The Clouds Author: Michael Catchpool Illustrator: Alison Jay Out in the countryside on top of a hill, a little boy lives who can weave cloth from the clouds. His mother had taught him to spin them as they passed. Gold in the morning as the sun rose, white in the afternoon and crimson as the sun went down. He would spin the clouds into thread and then using his loom he would weave it into cloth. The […]
THE STRONGEST BOY IN THE WORLD – Book by Jessica Souhami –
– Book by Jessica Souhami –
The Strongest Boy In The World Author and Illustrator: Jessica Souhami Not many people know that long ago in Japan, champion sumo wrestlers were famous celebrities with riches and fans like today’s pop stars and football heroes. When a kid called Kaito decides to try his luck at becoming the strongest boy in the world, he sets out from his village for the big city of Kyoto. Kaito thinks he’s pretty tough but how will a weedy kid defeat […]
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 […]
THE GREAT DOG BOTTOM SWAP – Book by Peter Bently and Mei Matsuoka –
– Book by Peter Bently and Mei Matsuoka –
The Great Dog Bottom Swap Author: Peter Bently Illustrator: Mei Matsuoka Here’s the real story behind the friendly dog bottom sniff. It all began at the Dog’s Summer Ball, a highbrow affair with bow ties and tails…but bottoms, yes those little o-rings were hung up at the door! A fine time of dancing and music and magic, was had by the pooches, then fun times turned tragic. The hall caught on fire and with haste they escaped, they mixed […]
THE CAT AND THE FIDDLE – A TREASURY OF NURSERY RHYMES – Book by Jackie Morris –
– Book by Jackie Morris –
The Cat and the Fiddle – A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris The Cat and the Fiddle contains forty traditional nursery rhymes which were handpicked by the illustrator, are gorgeously illustrated in double page spreads with a medieval flavour. This book is one of the finest contemporary examples of its kind. The pictures feature details and characters which you may recognise from some of her other stories, tying the rhymes together with her unique style. […]
SONG OF THE GOLDEN HARE – Book by Jackie Morris –
– Book by Jackie Morris –
Song Of the Golden Hare Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris Unlike other families who hunt the hares, this family is special. They are guardians of the Golden Hare. The golden queen will choose her mate by the beauty of his song. Their child will take her place as queen and she will leave the world of humans, journeying to the golden isle across the sea. This happens only every fifty years or so making the queen a somewhat mystical […]
