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So Much
Trish Cooke Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator)
Walker Books
Everyone in the family has his or her own way of showing the baby how much they love him. A great book to share with children.
Susan Laughs
Jean Willis, Tony Ross (Illustrator)
Red Fox
Shortlisted for the NASEN Book Award
Susan laughs, she sings, she rides, she swings. Susan gets angry, she gets sad, she is good and she is bad. Susan is just like any other child, or is she? Turn the last page and all will be revealed.
Tatty Ratty
Helen Cooper
Corgi Juvenille
*Recommended
This is a lovely comforting story about a little girl called Molly who has lost her favourite soft toy, 'Tatty Ratty'. Her mother tries to console her with stories about the adventures 'Tatty Ratty' might be having. Beautifully illustrated by Helen Cooper.
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.
The Baby Who Wouldn't Go to Bed
Helen Cooper
Winner of the Kate Greenway Award
A charming story about a baby who wants to stay up all night. He sets off on a surreal journey in his little car, but finds everyone else is falling to sleep.
The illustrations are charming and original and capture the atmosphere perfectly.
The Pea and the Princess
Mini Grey
Red Fox
A delightful, garden-fresh take on this traditional tale with beautiful illustrations by Mini Grey.
The Usborne (Internet linked) Encyclopedia of World Religions
Kirsteen Rogers / Clare Hickman
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Excellent resource book
Time for Bed Poppy and Max
Lindsey Gardiner
Orchard Books
A lovely illustrated book about a liitle girl and her dog.
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