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Hello! A Welcoming Story
Gina K. Lewis, illus. María José Campos
Five refugee children who have left everything they know and arrived in a new place are welcomed by their classmates.
The Mask that Loved to Count
Luo Xi, transl. Helen Wang
A N95 mask goes on a journey from a pharmacy to a home to a hospital, counting as he goes, and finding out his true goal.
The Glassblower’s Children
Maria Gripe, illus. Harald Gripe, transl. Sheila La Farge
A haunting fairytale echoing Norse myth and folklore.
Victor
Jacques & Lise, transl. Laura Watkinson
A macho big-game hunter develops a conscience and starts feeling guilty about his actions. But will his plan to atone put him in a dangerous situation?
We Are The Beatles
Zoë Tucker, illus. Mark Wang
This book tells the story of the Beatles and amplifies the teamwork and friendship between the boys that enabled them to create their music.
The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert
David Litchfield
Little Bear’s voice shines through as she strives to hear her Dad play the piano once again.
If You Go Down to the Woods Today
Rachel Piercey, illus. Freya Hartas
An enchanting year-long journey into the world of Bear and his friends.
The B on Your Thumb
Tor Freeman, illus. Colette Hiller
A fun way to help 4-7-year-olds learn to read and spell.
Can you whistle, Johanna?
Ulf Stark, ill. Anna Höglund, transl. Julia Marshall
When Ulf tells his friend Berra about his grandfather, Berra wants a grandfather too. But where can you find one?
Who Do I See in the Mirror?
Vese Aghoghovbia-Aladewolu, ill. Irene Omiunu
A little girl notices and celebrates all she sees in the mirror.
The Smile Shop
Satoshi Kitamura
What does a little boy do when he loses all his money on market day? Just how much does a smile cost?
The Kiosk
Anete Melece, transl. Elῑna Brasliņa
Olga is tied to the Kiosk. But she has dreams as she looks through travel brochures. Will she ever escape to see that splendid sunset?
Bibbit jumps
Bei Lynne, transl. Helen Wang
Bibbit loves to jump – well he is a frog. But what about going to the big city to take care of his little sister?
I smile for Grandpa
Jaclyn Guenette, illus. Kathryn Harrison
When Grandpa is diagnosed with dementia, Little Buddy realises that their games won’t be the same.
Weeds in Nana’s Garden
Kathryn Harrison
Why is Nana letting the weeds grow in her beautiful garden?
Stars with Flaming Tails
Valerie Bloom, illus. Ken Wilson-Max
Poems to make you laugh, get you thinking and fill you with wonder.
Meet Monster
Ellen Blance & Ann Cook, illus. Quentin Blake
Monster is a special creature. He moves to a city, looks for a house, and shares magical moments with children. Will you be his friend?
Hey, Water!
Antoinette Portis
From tap to stream and lake, the reader learns all about water forms and the water cycle.
The Longest Strongest Thread
Inbal Leitner
A story of the huge bond between grandmother and granddaughter when one moves hundreds of miles from the other.
Weird, Wild & Wonderful
James Carter, illus. Neal Layton
A wonderful collection of 92 exciting poems with evocative illustrations.
Just like you
Jo Loring-Fisher
One little girl is going on a journey, but wherever she is in the world, she is just like you.
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