2014
There’s a Shark in the Bath by Sarah McIntyre
When my daughter got up this morning she told me that she had rescued a shark from the bath in the middle of the night and taken it back to sea. There’s a Shark in the Bath has made a huge impression on her. Like Dulcie in the story she is a small girl with…
Splash, Anna Hibiscus! by Atinuke & Lauren Tobia
Anna Hibiscus lives in amazing Africa and her stories reflect the culture and traditions of the country but also show her engaging in activities that are enjoyed throughout the world. Splash, Anna Hibiscus! is the story of Anna Hibiscus’ day at the beach, an activity that we also enjoy.
Primrose by Alex T. Smith
Primrose is an independently minded princess who doesn’t want to be stifled by the seriousness of life at the pretty pink palace where she lives. We find her attempts to have fun very amusing and her Grandmama is one of our new favourite picture book grannies.
The unbelievable top secret diary of Pig by Emer Stamp
The unbelievable top secret diary of Pig has a cast of crazy farmyard characters including Pig, Duck, a herd of sheep and Evil Chickens. It is a hilarious adventure which I read in one sitting. When I read it to my daughter she asked me to keep reading, she wanted to find out what was…
Little Deer Lost by Janet Bingham and Rosalind Beardshaw
We haven’t had snow yet this winter so we’re reading snowy stories and making footprints with playdough instead! In Little Deer Lost, Silver and Sparkle haven’t seen snow before and their story beautifully captures the wonder and enjoyment of their snowy experiences.
Herman’s Letter by Tom Percival
I love the friendly relationship between Herman the bear and Henry the raccoon in Herman’s Letter. It’s a relationship that is tested when Henry has to move away. Children often have to deal with this situation and the story shows that being sad or jealous are normal emotions and you don’t have to lose contact…
