a wonderfully rich book about loving and growing plants and people
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ages 2 - 8 years.
Tucked in and around this story about a young woman in the Great Depression are a myriad of really valuable thoughts and lessons.
The Gardener is Lydia Grace, who is sent to live and work with her uncle in the city because her parents have no more work.
Read Morea bit of spunk and kindness can make a big difference
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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.”
maths and family dinners, a winning combination
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ages 2 to 8 years
Our Easter this year (as every year) is choc-full of family feasts – we have three big feasting occasions over the four days - and all the busyness of making shopping lists and planning reminded me of this great mathematical story. It’s all about Mr & Mrs Comfort who decide to host a family dinner.
THE BOSS BABY :: hilarious insights into life with a new baby
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You might know a baby who is the head of household ... perhaps one even lives in your house. Parents, siblings and grandparents will all recognise the The Boss Baby and their own responses. Full of 'we've all been there' moments. Lots of fun for littlies too as they giggle at the things the Boss Baby gets away with.
ages 0 - 6 and grown-ups
the power of wishing
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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
Read Morea gorgeous lullaby book for beautiful reassuring bedtimes
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There are some books that really are best read in a whisper while little bodies cuddle up and begin to sink heavily into sleep. Lullaby books, if you like. They need to be lyrical, preferably poetic for cadence, gentle on the eyes and have a reassuring predictability. (Certainly nothing to startle or surprise!) Let’s Go to Sleep is all of that – it’s one of my favourites.
ages 0 up to about 8 years - a gorgeous baby shower or new-baby gift.
funny situations can lead to complex reasoning in a non-confrontational way
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ages 2 to 8 years
A really funny look at a donkey who lives inside! (There are more positives than you might think.) Great for musing about how other people live—and the possibility that there could be more than one good choice in life.
