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A SMALL SONG
Small finds a link to his past when a roving musician passes through the forest. Make your own instrument activity included. | By Karin Celestine | AGES 5-7
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FINDING YOUR PLACE
Join the fun with Emily and her furry felt tribe as they discover making bookmarks and why you should not use a chocolate biscuit. Make your own bookmark activity included. | By Karin Celestine | AGES 5-7
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CATCHING DREAMS
When Baby Weasus has a bad dream, daddy shares a treasure to remind her that she is never alone. Make your own special Dream Catcher activity included. | By Karin Celestine | AGES 5-7
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THROUGH THE EYES OF ME
A gentle little introduction into the world of autism through the eyes of 4 year old Kya. A playful book for parents and educators to share.| By Jon Roberts | AGES 4-7
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SMALL FINDS A HOME
Baby Weasus finds a lost creature and invites it to come and live with her family. Super sweet and filled with many kind thoughts and actions. Models sharing and putting others before yourself sometimes. Fun craft activity included. | By Karin Celestine | AGES 4-6
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SCHOOL FOR DADS
This brilliantly illustrated story plays with role reversal in a series of hilarious scenarios. The kind of feel-good book which will inspire adventures together and certainly become a favourite. | By Adam and Charlotte Guillain and Ada Grey | AGES 3-5
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A MAMA FOR OWEN
This true story of a baby hippo who adopts a 130 year old tortoise to be his mama, redefines the boundaries of true friendship. A deliciously illustrated book about being safe with someone you love.| By Marion Dane Bauer and John Butler | AGES 2-6
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FINDING MONKEY MOON
When bedtime arrives and Michael discovers his dearest friend is nowhere to be found, he and dad set out for the park. Finding Monkey Moon on this dark night will require all Michael’s determination and love. By Elizabeth Pulford and Kate Wilkinson | AGES 3-7
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THE GREAT BIG BOOK OF FAMILIES
Some families go on exotic holidays, others grow their own food. Some kids have two mums or dads. This refreshing book allows kids to safely explore new concepts and expand the boundaries of their current views. By Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith | AGES 4-7
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MY PARENTS DIVORCE
Billy was afraid, Gracie was angry, Louis was so embarrassed he stopped inviting friends over. This informative book, looks at real life experiences and supports children through common difficulties. | By Sally Hewitt | AGES 6+
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TALKING ABOUT DEATH AND DYING
People do not die because they have been bad and death is not a monster that takes people away. Children express their experiences and are constructively supported through their grief and fears.| By Bruce Sanders | AGES 6+
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KITCHEN DANCE
Family harmony at its richest! A little girl wakes to sounds in the kitchen. A deep voice is humming and someone laughs. “Hush!” Deliciously illustrated. Ripe with love and fun!| By Maurie J. Manning | AGES 3-7
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MAX AND RUBY’S TREASURE HUNT
More fun with Max and Ruby on a rainy day! This beautifully written story leads children through a series of English nursery rhymes, to solve the clues on a treasure hunt. Interactive flaps help engage young adventurers.| By Rosemary Wells | AGES 3-5
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MOG ON FOX NIGHT
In the night foxes came and ripped open the bin bag to find food. “Yuck!” thought Mog. A lovely story about being a bit fussy and getting let off the hook by kind friends and some hungry foxes. By Judith Kerr | AGES 2-5
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THE GROWING STORY
A surprise awaits a little boy who’s winter clothes are packed away over the warmer months. Idyllic illustrations of life in the countryside, beautifully portray the discovery of a years growth cycles.| By Ruth Krauss and Helen Oxenbury | AGES 3-6
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ANYTHING FOR YOU
A very short bedtime story of the highest degree! Mama gets tired little Charlie bear through his bedtime routine and into bed. A lovely way to role model a positive response between child and parent.| By John Wallace and Harry Horse | AGES 2-4
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GOODNIGHT TIPTOE
A child and her toys get ready for bed. But little Tiptoe is not tired. Mimicking a parents routine, Tilly gets the toys settled until it is her turn for bed. Goodnight Tiptoe.| By Polly Dunbar | AGES 1-4
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SLIGHTLY INVISIBLE
Clever, witty and hilariously inventive. Charlie just wants his own time with his friend Marv, but little sister Lola and the recently invisible Soren Lorensen trick the boys and their monster into having a tea party!| By Lauren Child | AGES 4-8
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FOR EACH AND EVERY CHILD
This magnificent book aims to empower children and communities, ensuring that every child is valued through respecting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.| By Unicef New Zealand | AGES 3+
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WHY DO STARS COME OUT AT NIGHT?
When children reach the age of ‘Why’ they cannot stop asking! One grandfather has just enough fanciful answers to keep his little grandson satisfied…well for now!| By Annalena McAfee and Anthony Lewis | AGES 3-7
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FEELING JEALOUS Thoughts And Feelings Series
Thoughts And Feelings Series
Powerful emotions come up for so many reasons. By recognising and working through feeling jealous, children are empowered to develop healthy relationships and high self esteem.| By Sarah Levete | AGES 4-
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AND TANGO MAKES THREE
Based on a true story, these two male penguins don’t realise that neither of them can lay an egg and that their only chance of a family lies in an act of kindness and a donor egg.|By Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell | AGES 4-8
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WHEN SOPHIE GETS ANGRY, REALLY, REALLY ANGRY
An excellent story about a child learning to overcoming her own anger without the assistance of adult intervention. Powerful illustrations compliment this insightful resource.| By Molly Bang | AGES 4-8
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ONE WORLD TOGETHER
Nine countries and cultures, nine new friends! The universal themes of play and family make One World Together an exciting celebration of global friendship.| By Cathrine and Laurence Anholt | AGES 3-6
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IFE’S FIRST HAIRCUT
Chineze is so excited, Ife’s first haircut can’t come soon enough. Uncle Mike will bring his scissors and there will be a party. Delightful childhood first experiences in a Nigerian village.| By Ifeoma-Onyefulu | AGES 3-6
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WHEN WE WENT TO THE PARK
Joggers and dogs, piles of leaves to play in and a pat for the cat on the way home. These are some of the gentle experiences a little girl and her grandfather share on their afternoon walk.| By Shirley Hughes | AGE 1-5
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PADDINGTON
Polite, perky and Peruvian, this little bear is still munching marmalade and drinking tea the good old-fashioned English way. He’s a well meaning, loveable bear who always finds a sticky situation.| By Michael Bond and R.W. Alley | AGES 3-6
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MOG’S CHRISTMAS
Trees that walk and a busy household are not at all what Mog is used to. Christmas eve approaches and Mog is still sitting on the roof. Family fun and love make this an iconic series.| By Judith Kerr | AGES 2-6
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MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT
Mog didn’t mean to lick Debbie’s hair while she was asleep, she forgot Debbie was not a kitten. Meet Mog the adorable tabby cat. When a burglar comes to the Thomas’ house, Mog’s forgetful nature saves the day.| By Judith Kerr | AGES 3-6
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MEET ME AT THE MOON
The moon touches the earth on the horizon. This is where little one must meet mama elephant after a long wait alone. Mama shows her calf how to look for her presence in the world around so that little one will never feel alone. Touching and beautifully illustrated.| By Giana Marino | AGES 2-6
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CAPTAIN BUCKLEBOOTS ON THE NAUGHTY STEP
A very naughty pirate joins a surprised young Sam on the naughty step. Together that talk about what they did and what can be done to set things right. Full of positive role modelling ideas for young minds.| By Mark Sperring and Tom Mclaughlin | AGES 2-5
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THE ICE BEAR
In the frozen wastelands all life is bound together in ways that are both magical and raw. A shape shifting child learns the power of his gift in this powerful story which reflects an old Inuit folk tale.| By Jackie Morris | AGES 6+
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CROCODILES NEED KISSES TOO
Little crocodile can’t understand why the other animal families don’t cuddle him. They say he’s a scary crocodile, but it’s not true, he’s just a baby who needs kisses too.| By Carrie Weston and Russell Julian | AGES 2-5
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HUGLESS DOUGLAS
A bear without a hug is a very needy bear. It’s all about hugs for Douglas and he must find that hug. A gentle, silly story which ends in the best hug ever…but who will give him that special hug? | By David Melling | AGE 3-7
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