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THE BAREFOOT BOOK OF EARTH TALES

– Book by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson –

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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

AHMED AND THE FEATHER GIRL

– Book by Jane Ray –

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Ahmed and the flower girl 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 […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, FOLKLORE, FREEDOM, FRIENDSHIP, Jane Ray, Jane Ray, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, MULTICULTURAL

A KID’S HERB BOOK

– Book by Lesley Tierra and Suzie Wilson –

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A KID’S HERB BOOK - Children's books Tierra, 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 […]

Filed Under: 7+ Age Group, 9+ Age Group, A BOOKS FOR PARENTS, A CARING FOR THE PLANET, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, FOLKLORE, HEALTHY EATING, Lesley Tierra, SHARING IDEAS, Suzie Wilson

CAPTAIN CAT

– Book By Inga Moore –

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CAPTAIN CAT Children's Book review

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 […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, FOLKLORE, Inga Moore, Inga Moore

CLOTH FROM THE CLOUDS

– Book by Michael Catchpool and Alison Jay-

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CLOTH FROM CLOUDS Michael Catchpool 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 […]

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, Alison Jay, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, CONSERVATION, CONSUMER AWARENESS, ECOSYSTEMS & NATURAL BALANCE, FOLKLORE, Michael Catchpool, SHARING IDEAS, SUSTAINABILITY

THE STRONGEST BOY IN THE WORLD

– Book by Jessica Souhami –

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THE STRONGEST BOY IN THE WORLD japanese story picture 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 […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, COMMUNITY, EXCERCISE, FOLKLORE, FRIENDSHIP, MULTICULTURAL, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION

THE ICE BEAR

– Book by Jackie Morris –

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The Ice Bear Book By Author 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 […]

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 CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, BELIEFS, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, DRAWING & ART, ECOSYSTEMS & NATURAL BALANCE, EXTENDED FAMILIES, FOLKLORE, Jackie Morris, Jackie Morris, MULTICULTURAL

THE GREAT DOG BOTTOM SWAP

– Book by Peter Bently and Mei Matsuoka –

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The Great Dog Bottom Swap front cover

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 […]

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 FUNNY BOOKS, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, FOLKLORE, Mei Matsuoka, Peter Bently, RHYMING BOOKS

THE CAT AND THE FIDDLE – A TREASURY OF NURSERY RHYMES

– Book by Jackie Morris –

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The Cat and the Fiddle 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. […]

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 CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A EARLY LEARNING, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, DRAWING & ART, FOLKLORE, Jackie Morris, Jackie Morris, MUSIC & SINGING, RHYMING BOOKS, WRITING & POETRY

SONG OF THE GOLDEN HARE

– Book by Jackie Morris –

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Song of the Golden hare Book by Jackie Morris cover

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 […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, 9+ Age Group, 9+ Children's Best Books (5) Star Rating, A CARING FOR THE PLANET, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CONSERVATION, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, DRAWING & ART, ECOSYSTEMS & NATURAL BALANCE, FOLKLORE, FRIENDSHIP, Jackie Morris, Jackie Morris, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, MUSIC & SINGING, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION, SAFETY AND PROTECTION, WRITING & POETRY

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