5 Star Rating | Children's Books we Love, 7+ Age Rating, 9+ Age Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, Age 7+ Star Rating, Age 9+ Star Rating, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, COMMUNITY, FREEDOM, MULTICULTURAL, SAFETY AND PROTECTION, Sarah Garland, Sarah Garland
This child’s powerful and heart-warming story of her family’s flight, escaping as refugees in the night, inspires compassion and offers comprehension of things both strange and complex. | By Sarah Garland | AGES 7-11
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5+ Age Rating, 7+ Age Rating, 9+ Age Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, Rowena Monds, SAFETY AND PROTECTION
Danny thinks Autism might be something like play station or perhaps a cool new toy. A friendly and informative story which encourages discovery and understanding differences. | By Rowena Monds and Charlotte Giblin | AGES 5+
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5+ Age Rating, 7+ Age Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FAMILY HARMONY, A OUR BIG WORLD, ADOPTION, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, COMMUNITY, EXTENDED FAMILIES, Mary Hoffman, MULTICULTURAL, Ros Asquith, SIBLING RIVALRY, WORKING PARENTS
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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5+ Age Rating, 7+ Age Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Age 5+ Star Rating, Age 7+ Star Rating, Alicia Potter, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Birgitta Sif, Blog Show All Posts, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, FEARS, FRIENDSHIP
Hopeless, worthless, afraid of everything! Where could a fearful cat go? A wonderful story of transformation and finding your inner courage. By Alicia Potter and Birgitta Sif | AGES 5-8
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3+ Age Rating, 5+ Age Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Age 7+ Star Rating, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, BELIEFS, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, Lee Harper, Leslie Helankoski
Little Woolbur can’t fit in, being him is too much fun! A hilarious story about being true to your self and letting your individuality shine.| By Leslie Helankoski and Lee Harper | AGES 4-8
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3+ Age Rating, 5+ Age Rating, 7+ Age Rating, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, Age 3+ Star Rating, Age 5+ Star Rating, Age 7+ Star Rating, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, Chris Raschka, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, DANCING & DRAMA, FEARS, FREEDOM, MUSIC & SINGING, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION, RHYMING BOOKS, Vladimir Dadunsky, WRITING & POETRY
An uplifting super cool tale of a neglected dog who finds his purpose through rapping and rhyming. Full of fun and energy, Hip Hop Dog is a all round winner. | By Chris Raschka and Vladimir Dadunsky | AGES 4-8
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What is an Exclamation Mark? He didn’t know and nor did the Questions Mark! A delightfully simple story of self discovery which also shows early learners how to use punctuation. | By Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld | AGES 4-7
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The Yes is big and hefty and using all his goodness, bigness and yesness he overpowers the buzzing doubts of all the NO’s. In fact he dicovers they are not real at all!| By Sarah Bee and Satoshi Kitamura | AGES 4-7
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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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3+ Age Rating, 5+ Age Rating, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Blog Show All Posts, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, Marc Brown, Marc Brown, WEARING GLASSES AND EYESIGHT
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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An adventurous sea snail with and itchy foot dreams of sailing the seas. A story of environmental awareness, friendship, following your dreams and the notion that a good will favour may be repaid when you least expect it.| By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler | AGES 3-7
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Will little Ted ever get noticed? Beautifully illustrated with funky, fun pictures, a small dog called Ted decides to leave the pet shop to find somewhere he belongs, somewhere perfect.| By Leila Rudge | AGES 3-7
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Blue Chameleon is a wizz at imitating shapes and colours in his effort to find a friend. A beautiful and unique early learning word book for little ones. | By Emily Gravett | AGES 1-5
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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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3+ Age Rating, 5+ Age Rating, 7+ Age Rating, A BOOKS FOR PARENTS, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, Age 3+ Star Rating, Age 5+ Star Rating, Age 7+ Star Rating, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Blog Show All Posts, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, HEALTHY EATING, Lesley Harker, Pat Thomas, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION, PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS, TAKING MEDICINE
WHY AM I SO TIRED? 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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3+ Age Rating, 5+ Age Rating, A FEELING SAFE, Age, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Blog Show All Posts, Book Review's, BULLIES, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, Chris Wormell, Chris Wormell, FEARS, FRIENDSHIP, GHOSTS AND MONSTERS, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
ERIC!…THE HERO?
Eric looks at the world differently and he learns differently too. Everyone calls him names. Poor little Eric! Sometimes it’s what makes us different that give us an edge and lets us shine. | By Chris Wormall | AGES 4-6
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3+ Age Rating, 5 Star Rating | Children's Books we Love, 5+ Age Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, Age 3+ Star Rating, Age 5+ Star Rating, Angie Morgan, Angie Morgan, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Blog Show All Posts, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, COMMUNITY, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, EXTENDED FAMILIES, FRIENDSHIP, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, MANNERS AND POLITENESS, SEPARATION ANXIETY, TIDINESS AND HELPING OUT
ENORMOUSE
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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3+ Age Rating, 5 Star Rating | Children's Books we Love, 5+ Age Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FUNNY BOOKS, Age 3+ Star Rating, Age 5+ Star Rating, Axel Scheffler, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, FRIENDSHIP, Julia Donaldson, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION, SHARING AND COOPERATION, TELLING THE TRUTH
ZOG
Dragon training is much harder than little Zog imagined. Humour, friendship and fresh ideas help this super cute dragon to get his gold star! | By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler | AGES 3-6
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3+ Age Rating, 5+ Age Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, COMMUNITY, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, FRIENDSHIP, Marcus Pfister, Marcus Pfister, SHARING AND COOPERATION
THE RAINBOW FISH
The most beautiful fish in the sea learns to share is gorgeous scales and so discovers the joy of giving and friendship. The holographic foil scales of the rainbow fish help children feel the beauty of the treasure that was shared.| By Marcus Pfister | AGES 3-6
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3+ Age Rating, 5+ Age Rating, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review's, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Review, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, DANCING & DRAMA, DRAWING & ART, ian Falconer, ian Falconer, MUSIC & SINGING, SIBLING RIVALRY
OLIVIA
Precocious, dramatic and full of life. Olivia is a talented little pig who is always on the go! Everyday situations are full of excitement and challenge as Olivia’s imagination and creativity shows no bounds.| By Ian Falconer | AGES 3-5
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