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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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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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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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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
3+ Age Rating, 5 Star Rating | Children's Books we Love, 5+ Age Rating, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Ada Grey, Adam and Charlotte Guillain, Age 3+ Star Rating, Age 5+ Star Rating, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, COMMUNITY, MULTICULTURAL
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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
3+ Age Rating, 5+ Age Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, David Melling, David Melling Illustrator, FRIENDSHIP, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION, SEPARATION ANXIETY
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