science, friendship and a great idea for night-time adventure

science, friendship and a great idea for night-time adventure

ages toddler up to 7 or 8 years old
Ollie is the kind of kid who keeps on trying, who is determined and still thoughtful. He’s the kind of kid who other kids will be able to relate to. And he has the kind of experiences that many kids will be able to remember from their own lives. But Ollie is trying to work out the wind and when he figures out that the wind just wants to play, he takes a whole new approach. 

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simple mistakes with outrageous consequences!

simple mistakes with outrageous consequences!

Dragons love tacos - but not salsa! When a young lad accidentally leaves out some salsa at a dragon party there are disastrous consequences. (It's all ok in the end of course.) Great for talking about mistakes, imagining dragon parties and whetting an appetite for tacos.
ages 2 to 8 years

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a bit of spunk and kindness can make a big difference

a bit of spunk and kindness can make a big difference

ages 2 to 8 years
Faith, Rose and Blossom have moved into a new house with their mum and dad. They settle into a delightful routine of watching the sun rise every morning from the roof of their house. But.. “The sun never touched the house next door. Next door, everything bristled. Next door lived Mr Wintergarten.

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the power of wishing

the power of wishing

This very beautiful picture book is about Rose, who is  “a new face in a new street.”  It's a daunting prospect for anyone, young or old. This is a book that adults will love to look at and read aloud, for the gentle reminders they’ll find as much as the sheer loveliness of it.

ages 2 to grown-up 

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fractured fairytales—a great way to shake up stale thoughts and ideas

fractured fairytales—a great way to shake up stale thoughts and ideas

for all ages
If Goldilocks has to go back and apologise to the Three Bears, or if Belle decides she needs to go to university after seeing the Beast’s magnificent library, or if Jack enters into a partnership with the Giant and they build a theme park in the clouds…. you’re probably enjoying a fractured fairytale!

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rollicking farmyard fun when a pig goes swimming!

rollicking farmyard fun when a pig goes swimming!

ages baby to 6 years
Great for a birthday present!  A tremendously fun book about a hot pig who looks longingly at a pond. The ducks and the geese are happy and cool, but …’pigs don’t swim’. Finally, it all gets the better of her. She throws convention to the wind and dives in. It's not always to our advantage to follow the rules!
 

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