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On the Moon
Let your child’s imagination soar and let them see that the sky is most certainly not they limit as they venture into outer space and take a trip to the moon. Learn how long it takes to get to the moon, what you have to wear, what is it is like on the moon and what souvenirs you might find...
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-Fiction Themes: Space 'a word about books' says…”A lovely little picture book that gives young readers an insight into what it would be like to fly to the moon. I’m sure it will raise many questions, wonderings and spark curiosity."
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Arlo: The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep
Despite all of his efforts, Arlo just can not get to sleep. Arlo is exhausted and is beginning to wonder if he will ever sleep again when a voice from above flies into help. Can Owl offer any magical advice that will help Arlo get the sleep he so desperately craves…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Life lesson Themes: Animals, mindfulness, bedtime 'a word about books' says…”I’m feeling sleepy writing this after being captivated by Arlo’s story and Owl’s comforting and relaxing words. The perfect book for gently easing little minds and bodies to sleep."
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Bear Came Along
Bear hadn’t planned to take a trip along the river. And he certainly hadn’t planned to be joined by a whole host of forest animals. But all the animals are in it together and like it or not, they all need each other especially as the river has some rather big surprises in store…
Page Count: 40
Genre: Life lesson Themes: Animals, nature, friendship, community 'a word about books' says…”Fun-filled and action-packed. Young readers should definitely hop on board this one and enjoy the wonderful ride and adventure that is life!'
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The Blue Table
Everybody is welcome around the blue table. Hot coffee, milk and pastries can be found at breakfast time and once everyone has eaten it is time to gather the things for a celebratory meal with friends. Carrots, potatoes, corn, turkey and of course apples for a pie. Everything is ready, time to celebrate and give thanks…
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Genre: Everyday life Themes: Family, food 'a word about books' says…"Good food and good times. Raschka tells a simple story about the joy of family mealtimes and enjoying food with friends at a special time of the year."
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Dream BIG, Little Mole
Desperate to prove she has a special talent like all of the other animals Little Mole sets out to dig the biggest hole ever. But digging is not straight forward and the animals that Little Mole meets on her digging journey are not best pleased to see her. Can Little Mole dig her way out of trouble and prove to herself that she does have a special talent that is appreciated by others…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Life lesson Themes: Animals, nature, friendship, community, persistence, resilience, dreams 'a word about books' says…”Makes for a wonderful bedtime read with its playful characters and gentle rhymes and will lull children to sleep in which their dreams will be filled of an inspirational mole and trying to work out what their own special talent is."
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The Grizzly Itch
When Bear is abruptly awoken from his long winter sleep by a grizzly itch he sets off to his favourite tree to have a good old scratch. Beaver likes trees too and when his nibbling antics bring the tree crashing down he sets out to help Bear find the perfect tree. But when none of the trees are quite right, can Beaver come up with a solution to turn Bear’s frown upside down…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Life lesson Themes: Animals, nature, friendship, kindness, problem-solving, teamwork 'a word about books' says…”A funny and warm-hearted tale that is perfect for teaching young readers about friendship, working together and the surprising things that can happen when you offer to help someone else."
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I Don't Want To Be Quiet!
Being QUIET is way too boring for one little girl as she chats, laughs, claps, talks, stomps, pops and hums her way through childhood. But what will happen when she is forced to be a quiet for a moment? Can she learn to see that being quiet doesn’t have to be boring…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Everyday life Themes: Life lesson, school, family 'a word about books' says…”Will hold great appeal to children who love making noise and will be welcomed by parents who wish their child would just take the time to stop banging and popping and drumming and roaring…if only for a moment."
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Jampires
There’s nothing worse than biting into a jam doughnut only to find that someone forgot to to put the jam in, or even worse, someone has ‘sucked’ all of the jam out. This is exactly what happens to Sam and you can join him on his quest to discover who the jam thief is…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Humour Themes: Family, food, rhyme 'a word about books' says…”The rhyming prose and cartoons full of humour make for a sweet-treat of a read that is both sweet and silly.”
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Knuffle Bunny
Daddy, Trixie and Knuffle Bunny head out to the laundromat to do a family chore. But while they are there something terrible happens and when they leave Trixie is most upset but all daddy hears is a jumble of letters and sounds. Can daddy work out why Trixie is so unhappy...
Page Count: 36
Genre: Everyday life Themes: Family, home 'a word about books' says…”A cute story about an everyday scenario that goes so terribly wrong and results in one very upset child (luckily everything works out alright in the end and the precious Knuffle Bunny is safely reunited with its owner)."
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My Country
The simple text written by Ezekiel Kwaymullina creates a story of what life would have been like for his grandmothers growing up. The vibrant and colourful illustrations by Sally Morgan bring the narrative to life and depict a child’s relationship with the land and animals around her.
Page Count: 24
Genre: Culture Themes: Celebration 'a word about books' says…”A wonderfully colourful celebration of country and highlights the the connections between indigenous people and the land.”
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Nibbles: The Dinosaur Guide
Oh-no! Nibbles has nibbled his way into another book and this time it is fraught with danger. Nibbles has only gone and landed himself in the land of the dinosaurs. A land full of creatures that are all rather too keen to take a big bite out of Nibbles…
Page Count: 36
Genre: Humour Themes: Dinosaurs, science 'a word about books' says…”Full of fabulous facts, jokes and dinosaur themed puns. It is hilarious, educational, and most of all, good fun and enjoyable to read.”
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Nibbles: The Monster Hunt
Nibbles is causing more chaos. He has nibbled his way out of his own book and has gone nibbling through a young boy’s book collection. Join Nibbles as he nibbles through the sun and the moon, upsets cats and dogs, makes a colourful splash and gets chased by a dragon…
Page Count: 20
Genre: Humour Themes: Monsters 'a word about books' says…”Full of flaps to open, holes to peek through and books within a book. A lively, engaging and colourful story filled with all manner of interesting facts.”
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Shh! We Have a Plan
In the depths of the forest four hunters have a plan…a plan to catch a little bird. The only problem is the bird seems to be smarter than the hunters. And when the littlest hunter has an idea, well it attracts too much attention and the hunters find themselves being hunted…
Page Count: 40
Genre: Humour Themes: Friendship 'a word about books' says…”A laugh-out-loud, atmospheric story that captures how the best laid plans can so easily go wrong. The repetitive text makes it ideal for new readers.”
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Superhero Gran
We all know that all grans are incredible and visiting them is a magical experience. They let you get away with things that your parents do not, they provide endless treats and they always have lots of fun things to do. The gran in this story does all those things and more…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Everyday life Themes: Family, rhyme, diversity, BAME 'a word about books' says…”A perfect, heart-warming story about the special relationship between grandchildren and gran. A cracking read for grandchildren to share with their amazing grans.”
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Ten Little Figs
A young boy is excited to harvest the juicy figs that have been growing on the tree in his garden. But native Australian animals like figs too and as they visit the tree the number of figs becomes less and less. Will the boy get to taste one of the figs before they have all gone…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Rhyme Themes: Nature, counting, animals, humour 'a word about books' says…”Figs, fun, frustration and some adorable Australian wildlife. A lovely book for supporting number development and the ideas of counting backwards and taking away that celebrates nature and the great outdoors. Delightful."
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The Terrible Plop
When a group of rabbits, who are enjoying a picnic down by the lake, are frightened by the terrible PLOP they hop to safety. But when they meet a stubborn bear who refuses to run away, one little rabbit finds itself stuck between the big, brown bear and the ‘terrible PLOP’…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Adventure Themes: Animals, fear, bravery 'a word about books' says…”The Terrible Plop is a great read-a-loud. The book is great for teaching young children that somethings are not as scary as they seem.”
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Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug
When Tiny’s best friend Pointy the Stegosaurus is feeling sad, Tiny knows the exact thing Pointy needs to cheer up. The only problem is Tiny can not do it because Tiny has incredibly short arms. So Tiny sets off to find a solution to the problem…
Page Count: 48
Genre: Life lesson Themes: Dinosaurs, emotions, friendship, empathy, perseverance 'a word about books' says…”This is a heart-warming story that shows that even those with tiny arms can give big hugs. Tiny the T-rex will give readers a great big hug and will they take this little T-rex to their hearts.”
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Where the Sea Meets the Sky
Sophie the sea otter is curious about what lies at the place where the sea meets the sky. Despite her mother’s words, “The horizon, you mean. No one can reach it and no one should try,” Sophie is fascinated by the lighthouse that she can see. Whilst her mother heads off in search of fish, Sophie heads off in search of the horizon on an epic ocean adventure…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Adventure Themes: Animals, ocean, seaside, family, rhyme, curiosity, bravery 'a word about books' says…”A sweet underwater adventure about the most adorable little sea otter. Rhyming text and playful illustrations make for a lovely read to share together."
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