The Whales on the Bus
The Whales on the Bus

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Katrina Charman. Illustrations Nick Sharratt.

The “Wheels on the bus,” is a well-known tune, and this story, The Whales on the Bus, is based on the same music. The bold and bright illustrations on the...
There’s a Mouse in My House
There’s a Mouse in My House

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Ross Collins

Colourful, hard back picture books always have a great appeal for young readers and those who read the stories to them; There’s a Mouse in My House is no exception....
It’s OK to Cry
It’s OK to Cry

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Molly Potter. Illustrator Sarah Jennings.

It’s OK To Cry is one of the valuable books for children that can be read with an adult (allowing discussion) or read alone and thought about. So many children...
October, October
October, October

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Katya Balen. Illustrations Angela Harding.

Storms sweep through leaving in their wake devastation and destruction. October and her father are searching the woods where they are seeking treasures blown in by the storm, when they...
Tashi and the Stolen Forest
Tashi and the Stolen Forest

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Anna Fienberg and Barbara Fienberg, Illustrated by Kim Gamble

Once again, this mother/daughter writing combination has produced an imaginative and captivating tale. The Tashi story, Tashi and the Stolen Forest can be read as a standalone, but most of...
School Rules Are Optional: The Grade Six Survival Guide 1
School Rules Are Optional: The Grade Six Survival Guide 1

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Alison Hart

Perhaps School Rules Are Optional; The Grade Six Survival Guide 1 from Alison Hart should come with  parent alert built in for any parents who have children beginning year six,...
Pierre’s Not There
Pierre’s Not There

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Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen.

Laura is on summer holidays, going with her Mum for the day as she cleans house and then to the beach to spend some time playing after work. As their...
Tree Beings
Tree Beings

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Raymond Huber: Sandra Severgnini. Forward Dr. Jane Goodall.

Tree Beings from Raymond Huber Sandra Severgnini is a fabulous reference book. With a hard back cover and splendid illustrations, there is enough material here to keep a family interested for...
Wahu Skim N Hoop Pool Game
Wahu Skim N Hoop Pool Game

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If you are looking for a game to keep your children occupied in the pool this summer, this is it. Skim n Hoop is a colourful, inflatable, sturdy toy with...
The Funny Life of Sharks
The Funny Life of Sharks

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James Campbell, Illustrations Rob Jones.

The Funny Life of Sharks is a great book on so many levels. It has a very catchy title which will attract children, it is a smaller size for smaller...
Ellie, Engineer: In the Spotlight
Ellie, Engineer: In the Spotlight

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Jackson Pearce

Ellie Bell is a little girl on a mission to build things; she considers herself not only a girl who loves ‘girlie’ things, but also loves to build all sorts...
Go Away, Worry Monster!
Go Away, Worry Monster!

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Brooke Graham. Illustrations Robin Tatlow-Lord

Bright and colourful Go Away, Worry Monster is guaranteed to help worries to go away, particularly when you are only small. There seems to be so many things to make...