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Laura's Secret
Klaus Baumgart
Little Tiger Press
When Laura and her little brother Tommy make a kite they can't wait to watch it fly as high as the stars. But a kite would need to be very special to fly that high. And are Laura and Tommy brave enough to ignore the horrible boys who laugh at them? A sensitive handling of bullying.
Mama Panya's Pancakes 'A tale from Kenya'
Mary & Richard Chamberlain Julia Cairns (Illustrator)
Barefoot Books
On market day, Mama Panya's son Adika invites everyone he sees to a pancake dinner. A clever and heartwarming story about Kenyan village life which teaches the importance of sharing, even when you have little to give.
Meggie Moon
Elizabeth Baguley Gregoire Mabire (Illustrator)
Little Tiger Press
Digger and Tiger spend all their time in the Yard. No one else dares to come there - it's their place. Then one day someone arrives, wanting to play. Worse still, it's a girl! But when Meggie builds a fantastic racing car, and then an amazing pirate ship, they have to admit she does have some brilliant ideas. This is a lovely book to share and discuss.
My Big Brother, Boris
Liz Pichon
Scholastic Hippo
Winner of the Smarties Book Prize Silver Award 2004
Little Croc and Boris did live happily in a lovely part of the swamp! Lately Boris has been spending more and more time with crocs his own age, looking very grumpy and playing loud music. Gone are the days when Little Croc and Boris would play happily together. Little Croc now wonders whether Boris still loves him. Will things ever be the same again? An engaging and amusing exploration of sibling relationships and growing up.
No Matter What
Debi Gliori
Bloomsbury
This is an excellent book in every way: it contains beautiful illustrations, simple rhyming phrases and a moving storyline. It is a simple but funny story of a mother fox's affirmation to her young cub of her unconditional love, and of how she sets her cub's mind at rest about all his worries.
One Winter's Day
M. Christina Butler, Tina MacNaughton
Little Tiger Press
When Little Hedgehog's nest is blown away in a terrible storm he wraps up warmly and sets off for Badger's house. On his way Hedgehog meets lots of animals shivering in the wind and snow. One by one, he gives them his cosy mittens, hat and scarf. But will Little Hedgehog make it through the storm to safety?
Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep
Joyce Dunbar Debi Gliori
Corgi Childrens
When Willa can't sleep, big brother Willoughby tells her of all the happy things waiting for her to wake up to in the morning.Joyce Dunbar's wonderfully reassuring narrative is beautifully complemented by Debi Gliori's warm and tender illustrations, creating the perfect story to banish night-time fears and help any young child drift peacefully into sleep.
That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown
Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton
Orchard Books
Winner of the Nestle Smarties Gold Book Prize (Under 5 category 2007)
When the Queen steals Emily Brown's favourite toy and erstwhile companion, a toy rabbit called Stanley, Emily sets out to get him back and teach that naughty queen a valuable lesson. This first time pairing of two highly acclaimed talents has created a brilliant visual feast.
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