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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…
Crocodile tears
Roger McGough, illus. Greg McLeod
What happens when a bored Crocodile dresses up as a banana and says goodbye to the jungle?
The Body Image Book for Girls: Love yourself and grow up fearless
Charlotte Markey, illus. Tim Oliver
How girls view themselves, especially as they enter their teens? Dr Charlotte Markey discusses body image issues in a friendly but authoritative approach.
Last: The Story of a White Rhino
Nicola Davies
A moving and subtle introduction to the threat to the world’s wildlife inspired by the true story of the last Northern White Rhino.
Julian at the wedding
Jessica Love
A second delightful outing into the non-judgmental world and community of Julian, last seen wanting to be a mermaid.
Black and British: A short, essential history
David Olusoga
From Roman Britain and to the toppling of Edward Colston’s statue in Bristol, this book is peppered with examples of real people and their stories.
Taking Time
Jo Loring-Fisher
Through the eyes of children from different countries, this book reminds us to take time out of our busy lives to stop and appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around us.
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