2025
Children’s Mental Health Week – Know Yourself, Grow Yourself
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! by Sharon Hopwood & Marisa Morea
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.
Mouse & Mole What Might Have Been by Joyce Dunbar & James Mayhew
Mouse & Mole What Might Have Been includes three, beautifully illustrated short stories that are perfect for bridging the gap between picture books and longer chapter books. We love the way that Mouse and Mole deal with the everyday experiences of a rainy day and being ill as well as Mole’s kite flying contemplations.
Lunar New Year by Natasha Yim & Jingting Wang
Lunar New Year takes a fascinating look at Ling and her family’s Chinese New Year celebrations. From cleaning the house to the Lantern Festival we learn about the preparations, the celebrations and the symbolism behind the various traditions.
Monster Post by Emma Yarlett
Monster Post is an amusing, interactive adventure that starts when Beast catches Dinner. But preparing to eat Dinner is not as straightforward as Beast imagined!
