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 Moreabout the incredible privilege it is to have water readily available
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all ages, newborn to grownup
This book is a collection of photos from National Geographic that show people collecting and drinking water. Every photo is respectful of both the subjects and of water generally. There are no photos of water being wasted or even used recreationally. Wonderful for children, but adults will also enjoy very much enjoy it.
a 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.”
sometimes you just have to laugh at life
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ages 2 to 8 years but really for everyone!
Pretty much everyone likes ‘cute’—and Marcel the Shell has cute in bucketfuls. He’s funny too - and has an interesting perspective on life. He’s happy with who is he but still has things he wants to do. All of which makes him relatable but hilarious for kids.
a tender and insightful reminder to notice the wonderful music of life
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ages baby to grownup
Which moments in life matter to you? A new Baby? Learning to ride a bike? An evening under a night sky sequinned with stars? A restless night spent worrying? In moments like these, The Flying Orchestra comes to town.
a bit of optimism plus help from a friend can change a life
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These Two Little Bugs share the same leaf and they both try to persuade the other to come around to their way of seeing the world - one worries, one dreams. (There's a bit of each little bug in most of us.) A very funny and kid-friendly book by a very talented duo.
ages baby to grown-up
simply a lovely book to read, full of subtle teaching moments
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After World War II – as indeed after every war – there was a period of terrible poverty in the directly affected areas. And a terrible lack of consumer goods. In this story, a young girl, Anna, is in need of a new coat, in post-war Europe!
ages 2 to 8 years
