Age-appropriate literature can be invaluable when it comes to helping children through all kinds of changes – from the everyday transitions that affect us all, like learning new skills or starting school, to less common and more painful experiences such as illness and bereavement. In this beautiful and sensitive book, Rebecca Cobb explores the emotions of a young boy who has lost his mother, using gently evocative illustrations and an authentic, first-person narrative to acknowledge the child’s grief, anger, fear and resentment, as well as to remind us all of the positive power of memories.
Wonder is the unforgettable story of August Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. With over five million copies sold, Wonder is a true modern classic, a…
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One of the most popular topics of conversation amongst young children is ‘what I was like when I was *really* small’. They love to compare themselves with who they were just a…
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Despite the relentless efforts of teachers, policy makers and passionate advocates of mathematics over many years, numeracy is still a skill that’s often rather bizarrely…
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With The Gruffalo’s Child, Julia Donaldson proved herself more than capable of following up what had quickly become a beloved children’s classic with a sequel of similar…
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Something exciting is happening at the Heavenly Hippos Wildlife Park; gold stars are going to be awarded to winning animals in four categories: most popular, tidiest; most stylish;…
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