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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.
The King with the Dirty Feet
Sally Pomme Clayton, illus. Rhiannon Sanders
Once upon a time, a king in India did not want to wash but at the same time, he did not want to get dirty. What did he finally do?
Beyond the horizon
Carolina Celas, transl. Jethro Soutar
This book, featuring a lot of images and minimal text, explores the concept of the horizon which can be very distant – or very close.
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Eiko Kadono, illus. Joe Todd Stanton
Kiki has just turned twelve. It is time for her to leave home because as a young witch that is the custom…
The Tooth Fairy and the Home of the Coin Makers
Samuel Langley-Swain, illus. Davide Ortu
What is the truth behind the Tooth Fairy and the coin that is left under your pillow? Twins Ollie and Grace are going to find out…
Dilwyn the Welsh Dragon
Samuel Langley-Swain, illus. Jessica Rose
Dilwyn the little red dragon is born in a very special place – and it is up to him to keep it safe.
When secrets set sail
Sita Brahmachari, illus. Evan Hollingdale
An 11-year old girl moves from Acorn’s Children’s Home to The Hearth. Will her new family welcome her?
Hello! A Counting Book of Kindnesses
Hollis Kurman, illus. Barroux
Your home has become too scary to stay. What might help you feel better? Let’s count the good things…
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