Dosh by Rashmi Sirdeshpande, illustrated by Adam Hayes and published by Wren & Rook is a non fiction book for children all about money. Money and managing money is a subject many people don't talk about, or even actively avoid talking about, so this is a perfect book to open up those conversations with children... Continue Reading →
There Are Bugs Everywhere published by Big Picture Press is the second in this series of innovative non fiction titles from Britta Teckentrup. Whatever you might call them; bugs, insects or minibeasts, they are a constant source of wonder for little people and this book builds on that first fascination whilst also encouraging a deeper... Continue Reading →
Keep Calm! by Dr Sharie Coombes, published by Studio Press and illustrated by Katie Abey and Ellie O'Shea is a self-care and activity book to help young people during and after the coronavirus pandemic. Keep Calm is the latest book from the team behind the popular Mindful Kids books and has been produced specifically to... Continue Reading →
Slow Down by Rachel Williams, illustrated by Freya Hartas and published by Magic Cat Publishing contains 50 stories from the natural world that aim to encourage us to stop and appreciate the remarkable things that are happening all around us. So many things happen in the world without us even noticing, or perhaps they happen so reliably that... Continue Reading →
Autism and Me by Haia Ironside, illustrated by Ellie O'Shea is the latest book in the Mindful Kids series published by Studio Press. This book is being published on 2nd of April 2020 which is also World Autism Awareness Day. Aimed specifically at young people with autism, this is a book designed to encourage children to explore who they... Continue Reading →
Prepare to see the world as you've never seen it before in this amazing reference book from DK Books - What's Where on Earth Atlas. Breaking the mould of traditional atlases, this book brings the different landscapes of the world to life in brilliantly detailed 3-D maps and artwork. Starting with a chapter about the Earth... Continue Reading →
Your Mind is Like the Sky is an excellent first guide to mindfulness for children. It is written by Bronwen Ballard, illustrated by Laura Carlin and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. Describing mindfulness, or what it means to be mindful, can be a bit of a challenge if you are new to it and it... Continue Reading →
Discussing the holocaust with children is a daunting but necessary task and one where books are a great support. Michael Rosen's new book, The Missing: The True Story of My Family in World War Two, published by Walker Books, is the result of Rosen's research into the members of his family who disappeared during the war. His... Continue Reading →
Children love to discover new facts, the more incredible the better and 13½ Incredible Things You Need to Know About Everything from DK Books is the perfect resource for doing just that. In this unique collection of irresistible info, every double page spread features 13 facts about a different topic. 13 facts and an extra half fact... Continue Reading →
Let's Talk to Mummy's Tummy by Helen Lacey, illustrated by Carla Moreno and published by Storychum Publishing is a wonderful guide to pregnancy for any family with children who are expecting a new baby. The prospect of a new baby arriving can be daunting and confusing for soon-to-be big brothers and sisters and there are many books out there that can... Continue Reading →
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