OUP ISBN 9780192766861 £6.99 Some picture books have been credited largely for humour while others have a distinct message. This book has both for young children. It is a book to be read aloud and has the important message that spiders are to be looked after and that they should not be killed. The fun pictures…
OUP ISBN 9780192766861 £6.99 Some picture books have been credited largely for humour while others have a distinct message. This book has both for young children. It is a book to be read aloud and has the important message that spiders are to be looked after and that they should not be killed. The fun pictures…
OUP ISBN: 9780192772091 £6.99 Originally published in 2006, this warm, sensitive story. is set a few days before Christmas. Milly and her Mum are staying at Grandpa’s house. Dad is going to join them as soon as he can. Milly has no friends and feels a bit down, when Florian, a unicorn appears. Milly and…
Hubble and Hattie ISBN 9781787113060 £6.99 A group of animal friends are having fun walking in the woods catching falling leaves for luck. This is not as easy as it seems. As Kay explains, leaves have got “minds of their own!” Nim says “you’ve got to out-think them.” Nim is an attractive, enthusiastic character that…
Allen and Unwin Children’s Books ISBN 9781911631415 £11.99 Baz and Benz are owls who explore the boundaries of friendship. Baz asks Benz if they would still be the best of friends if he was purple with spots. He goes on to offer a series of options that push boundaries and test Benz’ strength of feeling.…
Hubble and Hattie ISBN 9781787113077 £7.99 A charming book about a House that does not have a place to live. He embarks on an epic journey to find the right place, but he is not welcomed by everyone. The Little House shows tenacity and perseverance. Eventually he finds exactly the right spot. The text is…
Oxford University Press ISBN 9780192769800 £12.99 A fir tree is too small and irregular to be chosen as a Christmas tree. He is quite upset and scared but, as events unfold, he finds friends in forest creatures who dress the tree in a natural way. The lyrical story celebrates the true meaning of Christmas and…
Walker Books ISBN: 9781406376968 £12.99 This is the story of a tantrum. After falling trying to reach the biscuit jar, discovering his sock is coming off and his pants are twisted, there is only one outcome for this toddler as the red mist descends- a roaring, head-banging meltdown! Luckily Mum suggests counting to ten along…
Otter-Barry Books ISBN 9781910959701 £11.99 Magnus the seal is an enchanting character. He hears strange noises and tries to work out what is causing them. He meets with hare, owl, fox, polar bear, walrus and shrimps. Eventually the puzzle is solved, with much hilarity. The artwork is absolutely glorious. Evocative illustrations recreate the atmosphere of…