the freedom to create brings a peace that binds generations & lifts troubled hearts

the freedom to create brings a peace that binds generations & lifts troubled hearts

all ages (esp. adults)
Playing from the Heart speaks especially to parents and adult children as it succinctly examines the relationship of a father and son. It's beautiful, inspiring and heartwarming.

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the power and beauty of a birth surrounded by home, hearth and love

the power and beauty of a birth surrounded by home, hearth and love

ages birth to 10 years
There’s an unforgettable beauty to birth—the kind of beauty that links generations. And I can’t imagine a more tender and gentle tribute to mothers and the wonder of birth than Hello Baby. I still get goosebumps every time I read it.
 

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farming + fibre production - how wool gets from the sheep's back to our back

farming + fibre production - how wool gets from the sheep's back to our back

ages 2 to 8 years
Did you know that if a sheep is ready for shearing it’s important that they don’t get wet? Or that a shearer can shear up to 200 sheep a day? Or that the record for shearing a sheep is 1 minute and 30 seconds? All this and more in 'George'.
 

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a good lead-in to talking about body image

a good lead-in to talking about body image

When an elephant worries about being fat, it's a sure sign that something is wrong with her body image. This is a funny book that will ring true for many children - it's great for pointing out the absurdity of dieting.
ages 2 to 8 years / funny

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science, philosophy and courage in one remarkable book

science, philosophy and courage in one remarkable book

Lovely for talking about progress and learning – Galileo learned, the scientific community learned, and ultimately we all learned - and thinking deeply, the stars, tolerance and courage.
ages 4 to adult / powerful livess.t.e.m.

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