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 […]
THE BAREFOOT BOOK OF EARTH TALES – Book by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson –
– Book by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson –
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 […]
TEN LITTLE FINGERS AND TEN LITTLE TOES – Book by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury –
– Book by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury –
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Author: Mem Fox Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury Scrumptious! Tiny toes and fingers are celebrated as babies and toddlers delight in their self discovery. This story is also available as a baby’s board book. Playful tiny tots from around the world are beautifully brought to life by critically acclaimed illustrator Helen Oxenbury. Little ones will delight in the repetitions and rhyming verse of this adorable frolic, filled with friendship and mirth. Even a baby with […]
OFF TO MARKET – Book by Elizabeth Dale and Erika Pal –
– Book by Elizabeth Dale and Erika Pal –
Off To Market Author: Elizabeth Dale Illustrator: Erika Pal A Ugandan minibus, a steep hill and lots of people wanting to get off to market. Keb helps everyone aboard Joe’s bus. There are people with goats and chickens, watermelons and rugs. Everyone has something to sell at the marketplace. The minibus is so full some people have to sit on the roof with the luggage. Keb squeezes in with the goats at the back of the bus and perched […]
VICKY GOES TO THE DOCTOR – Book by Ifeoma Onyefulu –
– Book by Ifeoma Onyefulu –
Vicky goes to the Doctor Author and Photographer: Ifeoma Onyefulu Vicky normally loves playing with her friends but today something is wrong. She doesn’t feel like eating or playing. Her parents notice something is amiss and father feels her hot forehead. Time to visit the doctor. Vicky and her mother wait outside their home for a local taxi, but none are driving past so they walk the short distance to the doctors surgery. Vicky’s mother reassures her as she […]
IFE’S FIRST HAIRCUT – Book by Ifeoma Onyefulu –
– Book by Ifeoma Onyefulu –
Ife’s First Haircut Author and Photographer: Ifeoma Onyefulu When her baby brother Ife gets his first hair cut, Chinaza discovers that there’s a celebration to be had. A nicely paced, gentle story of a Nigerian child and her discovery of family traditions. Chinaza is excited and can’t wait for her little brother to have his hair cut. Dad kindly explains that as baby gets older his hair changes and it needs to be cut to grow strongly. Auntie Stella […]
MEET ME AT THE MOON – Book by Gianna Marino –
– Book by Gianna Marino –
Meet Me At The Moon Author and Illustrator: Gianna Marino This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the enchanting story of a baby elephant waiting for its mother’s return, as she goes to ask the skies for rain. Mama reassures little one that she is always there and to listen for her song on the wind and feel her love in the warmth of the sun. After the rains come they will meet again where the moon meets the land. […]
CROCODILES NEED KISSES TOO – Book by Carrie Weston and Russell Julian –
– Book by Carrie Weston and Russell Julian –
Crocodiles Need Kisses Too Author: Carrie Weston Illustrator: Russell Julian A snuggle, a kiss and a family to be with is all this baby crocodile wants, but he has hatched early and mummy is nowhere to be seen. “Snip-o-dile, snap-o-dile, very scary crocodile!” say the animals as they run away from him. Poor baby, no one else seems to know that crocodiles need kisses too! Feeling a bit lonely he reaches the riverbank hoping to find some friendly creatures. […]
