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OMMIE’S JOURNEY INTO CALM
Come on a yoga journey with Ommie and his friends, as they sails his ‘boat’ into calm.| By Sirkka Fisk | Ages 4-8
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BEDTIME RELAXATION
Fantastic for long flights, day naps and as a bedtime routine builder. This beautifully crafted 20 minute guided audio story for children, develops mindfulness and relaxation using the breath. | By Learning Stories | AGES 4-10
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THE GREAT BIG GREEN BOOK
Will solar powered trainers save the world? This playful book for kids touches on all subjects ‘Green’. It introduces and lightly looks at everything from endangered species to nuclear fusion. | By Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith | AGES 4-8
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OMMIE AND THE MAGICAL GARDEN
Join Ommie in an adventure through a magical garden full of animals, in this playful introduction to yoga for children. Beautifully illustrated and full of vitality.| By Sirkka Fisk | AGES 2-8
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A KID’S HERB BOOK
An extensive herblore for the home and family, with stories which will help kids remember what each herb is good for. Hours of discovery with songs, recipes and remedies for a range of childhood ailments. | By Lesley Tierra and Suzie Wilson | AGES 7+
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IT’S NOT WHAT YOU’VE GOT
Abundance is a brilliant word to learn. It means there is always more than enough. A commonsense book which offers kids insights about possessions, money, sharing, comparisons, generousity and creating a happy life. | By Dr Wayne W. Dyer and Stacy Heller Budnick | AGES 7+
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GOING TO THE DENTIST
Come on Kyle’s first visit to the dentist as he discovers how to look after his teeth. Cartoon pictures make this a fun and acessable story for early learners. | By Lori Mortensen and Jeffrey Thompson | AGES 5-9
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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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TALKING ABOUT EATING PROBLEMS
Problems with food can make people uncomfortable and unhappy. An engaging book which helps parents and children talk about eating problems and find solutions.| By Nicola Edwards | AGES 7+
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BODY FUEL FOR HEALTHY BODIES: GRAINS, BREAD, CEREAL AND PASTA
An informative beginners guide to carbohydrate foods, from where they come from, to how they are used by the body. It encourages having a healthy, balanced diet and what that actually means.| By Trisha Sertori | AGES 7+
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BODY FUEL FOR HEALTHY BODIES: VITAMINS AND MINERALS
An informative beginners guide to vitamins and minerals, from where they come from, to how they are used by the body. It encourages having a healthy, balanced diet and what that actually means.| By Trisha Sertori | AGES 7+
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LOOK INSIDE YOUR BODY
Your child’s first introduction to the workings of the human body in fourteen incredible pages. Well presented information combined with exciting lift up flaps makes this book an engrossing favourite. | By Usbourne | AGES 4-8
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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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ARTHUR’S EYES
Arthur is a little Aardvark boy who needs glasses. Getting his answers wrong is impacting his self esteem but wearing glasses is a new look that takes some getting used to.| By Marc Brown | AGES 3-6
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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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AM I FIT AND HEALTHY
Am I Fit and Healthy is a simplistic book which approaches its topics with humour and encourages children to form good habits for good reasons.Loads of fun learning in the activity section at the back.| By Claire Llewellyn and Mike Gordon | AGES 4-7
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HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON
Adrift on a white page, tiny tot Harold uses his imagination to create a world of his choosing. A stimulating adventure which encourages problem solving and free flowing creativity.| By Crockett Johnson | AGES 1-7
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CLOTH FROM THE CLOUDS
This lovely story is about ecological balance and the damage that is done through greed. It is also about bravery and the strength to give up things we desire to set things right.| By Michael Catchpool and Alison Jay | AGES 3-7
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LEFTOVER FOOD Dealing With Waste
Dealing With Waste
What we can do to live in a more sustainable way? Leftover Food is a clear and informative book for children to investigate a variety of topics on food wastage and the global recycling of food waste. | By Sally Morgan | AGES 6+
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YOGA BEAR Yoga for Youngsters
Yoga for Youngsters
Yoga is for everyone! It’s a non-competitive form of exercise that works the whole body. Kids will enjoy imitating the 21 poses of animals and shapes which range from very simple to a little more advanced.| By Karen Pierce and Paula Brinkman | AGES 2-6
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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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WHY AM I SO TIRED? A First Look At Childhood Diabetes
A First Look At Childhood Diabetes
This excellent book talks in 100% positive language about understanding diabetes in terms that young children can relate to and which enables adults to support children effectively.| By Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker | AGES 4-8
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VICKY GOES TO THE DOCTOR
Vicky normally loves playing with her friends but today something is wrong. Set in Nigeria, this supportive ‘first experience’ story reassures children that visiting a doctor is safe.| By Ifeoma-Onyefulu | AGES 3-6
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THE STRONGEST BOY IN THE WORLD
In a time when legendary strong women lived in Japan and Sumo wrestlers were famous celebrities a skinny kid called Kaito decides to try his luck at becoming the strongest boy in the world.| By Jessica Souhami | AGES 5-8
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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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DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
If you are having dragons over for a meal or party, please check your ingredient labels carefully! Why? Because giving them taco’s (which they love) can be disastrous unless the salsa is mild! | By Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri | AGES 3-6
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