Tad is tiniest tadpole in the pond and as her brothers and sister grow up and leave she is left behind … with Big Blub, the huge fish. Tad realises she needs to grow up and take a leap into life. A heartwarming tale.
Gorilla Loves Vanilla by Chae Strathie and Nicola O’Byrne
Join the animals in choosing interesting ice cream flavours, except Gorilla has a different idea.
Happy Birthday To You by Dr. Seuss
Another very wise book by Dr. Seuss telling children how each one is unique and special. A great book for early readers.
Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela, abridged by Chris Van Wyk and illustrated by Paddy Bouma
The amazing story of Nelson Mandela has been adapted for children, who was a ‘troublemaker’ as a child but grew up to fight apartheid and became the first black president of South Africa. The book is beautifully illustrated and abridged by the poet Chris Van Wyk.
Let’s Go and Say Hello by Marcella Golan and Mary Ibeh
Erica and her Mum in ‘Let’s Go and Say Hello’ embark on a worldwide adventure visiting new countries and learning some parts of their culture, and most importantly meeting new friends. Erica ends up learning to say hello in seven different languages, and most importantly realises even though everyone is different all children have a lot in common when they are having fun and playing. A much needed picture book getting children to embrace multiculturalism and help form an inclusive society.
Dogs by Emily Gravett
Dogs are lovely and they come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colours – which one will you like most of all? The gorgeous illustrations on every page will delight young and adult readers and the book will surely become a family favourite.
What are stars? by Katie Daynes and Marta Alvarez Miguens
What are the twinkly things in the night sky? A great book for little learners wondering about the night sky, filled with questions and answers and beautiful illustrations.
Tickle My Ears by Jorg Muhle and Eva Eriksson
A lovely bedtime book where the little ones can go through the actions of helping the little rabbit go to bed.
A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Famous author of the Gruffalo, Julia Donaldon’s, first picture book is fabulously funny. The wise old woman is lonely and finds her house too small – she knows just the trick – bring in all the farmyard animals and then take them out again, that is sure to make her house feel large.
Night Monkey, Day Monkey by Julia Donaldson and Lucy Richards
Another delightful book from the famous author of the Grufallo, Julia Donaldson. In her distinctive style, the author, tells the tale of two monkeys who are as different as day and night and still learn to become friends when they spend time in each other’s worlds.
