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The Pond explores a young boy’s loss of his father and how with the seasons, healing occurs. | By Nicola Davies and Cathy Fisher | Ages 6-8
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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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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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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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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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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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Enormouse is well loved by the other mice and valued for his difference…he is ENORMOUS! No one knows why and no one cares until a chance encounter changes everything.| By Angie Morgan | 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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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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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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