friends don’t need to be the same to be valued and loved

friends don’t need to be the same to be valued and loved

A funny and opinionated duck struggles to work out why a friend doesn’t look or act the same as other ducks. (It’s because the friend is a goat!)  Great for talking about valuing differences.

ages newborn to 8 years / heartwarmerss.t.e.m.

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friends, luck and work help when life’s storms become rough

friends, luck and work help when life’s storms become rough

The story of Milo, a dog with 'few complaints', whose life and perspective changes when he's tossed about in a gale. Luckily, he has friends and good luck on his side. A lovely way to begin a discussion about mental health issues - and more.

ages 2 to 8 years 

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multi-award winning y.a. fantasy - a riveting fractured fairytale!

multi-award winning y.a. fantasy - a riveting fractured fairytale!

If I had to pick a favourite reading genre it would definitely be Young Adult Fantasy.

I think it’s because when I read to relax and escape (which is often), YA fantasy delivers great story without so much of the ‘grit’ that's in older-adult books.And I find, when looking through my library, that my preference is clearly for female lead characters. Especially those with strong spirits, courage and kindness. Dashti from Book of a Thousand Days is just such a character.

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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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