Are you looking for an advent calendar for your little bookworm? How Winston Came Home For Christmas is a beautifully illustrated Advent adventure told in twenty four and a half chapters. We first met Winston, a kind, brave and adventurous mouse, in How Winston Delivered Christmas, also an advent story which is such a page turner…
The Farm and Numbers are two picture books in a collection that introduces young readers to everyday situations and vocabulary. Simple text accompanies vibrant vintage illustrations which provide scope for discussion and learning.
Small Steps, Big Change is inspired by The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It introduces us to twelve different heroes who have a particular area of expertise that shows us how we can look after ourselves, take care of others and help make our world a better place.
Grandad’s Star pulls at the heartstrings as it tells the story of a famous astronomer who becomes forgetful and can’t remember the names of the stars he’s been fascinated with since he was a boy. His story is told by his granddaughter who sensitively explains Grandad’s situation and shows how she and her mum cope…
Mr Norton’s New Hat is an amusing picture book which celebrates kindness while introducing children to different animals and days of the week.
Our Tree is a beautifully illustrated celebration of community, tolerance and new friendships. It introduces readers to a variety of creatures in a forest setting full of care and kindness.
The Bookshop Dog is a wonderful celebration of the power of books, reading and doggy companionship! Perfect for book lovers of all ages this heartwarming story shows how books can bring a community together.
The Tortosaurus is a heartwarming picture book about friendship and being yourself. The friendship between Dot and her pet tortoise, Monty, is tested after Dot, desperate to make friends on the first day of school, tells the class that she has a tortosaurus.
February 26th is National Tell a Fairytale Day!
February 3rd to 9th is children’s mental health week. This year’s theme is ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ and children’s mental health charity Place2be and Pixar’s Inside Out characters are joining forces ‘to explore the importance of self-awareness and expressing emotions.’ We’re huge fans of using picture books to help children deal with feelings, problems and situations in which…
Little Mouse is Absolutely, Completely, TOTALLY FINE! introduces us to a mouse who experiences a range of feelings during a walk through Mousetown. This comforting book introduces a colourful cast of mice experiencing a wide range of thoughts and feelings and it acknowledges that all feelings, whether positive or negative, are valid.