How I Learned Geography: the soul and the mind need nourishment too
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When Pigasso Met Mootisse: a colourful and witty take on conflict resolution!
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Ages 2 to 10
This book pretty much requires young readers to pick a side. It’s a fabulous, fun introduction to the art of the real Picasso and Matisse—lots of brilliant illustrations and funny lines.
Read MoreLights Out, Leonard: an all too relatable bedtime routine
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A perfect book for helping children and grown ups face their fears and find ways to help each other.
Read Moreexploring the delights of home, the blessing of a natural environment, and the strength in compromise
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ages 0 to 8 years
Books about happy homes speak to our need for security, love, generosity and kindness. Books about happy homes that are different to our own also offer the comforting idea that in the midst of tremendous diversity, there is more that connects us than separates us.
The Tree does all of that while extending those same ideas, thoughts and feelings
Read Morean exploration of the foibles of rules and ownership
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ages 2 to 8 years
Ownership is a slippery concept, especially where pets are concerned. Is it really possible to own another living thing—and how does the pet view your relationship anyway! It gets even more complex if your ‘pet’ is actually a wild animal. Wilfred is pretty sure he owns a moose! He calls the moose Marcel and gives him a list of rules, some of which the moose follows really well, others not so well. But Wilfred is happy
a quirky tale about doing what needs to be done
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If you have a secret menagerie of mythical animals living in your bedroom, you might find the mammoth sneaking into the family fridge - what to do next? The little girl in this story bides her time and rescues her mammoth.
ages 2 to 10 years / funny, imagination
love can be a little bit blind where pets are concerned
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ages baby to 8 years
Hank is a good dog – and Hank knows it. Still, it might be hard for an onlooker to tell. Our dog Scott is a good dog too - and he knows it too. But sometimes it’s even hard for me to tell! Hank reminded me of Scott....
