Stellaluna: delighting in the extraordinary brings confidence and happiness

Stellaluna: delighting in the extraordinary brings confidence and happiness

Ages 2 to 8

This is a must-read book - it speaks to the anxiety of being separated from family, the strangeness of new worlds, reconciliation with those new worlds, a return to family and familiarity and being able to move between two worlds without betraying either and without loss of love or friendship. It's a book to have, sitting on the shelf, to provide reassurance and peace at the end of a long day.

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Those Shoes: gentle wisdom that works out very nicely

Those Shoes: gentle wisdom that works out very nicely

Ages 4 to 12

Jeremy needs a new pair of shoes and desperately wants those shoes - the ones all the kids want. But Grandma says:

‘There's no room for 'want' around here, just 'need', and what you need are new boots for winter.’

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When Pigasso Met Mootisse: a colourful and witty take on conflict resolution!

When Pigasso Met Mootisse: a colourful and witty take on conflict resolution!

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.

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Being You Is Enough: and other important stuff

Being You Is Enough: and other important stuff

Ages 2 to 8

Learning to navigate the pressures of life and discovering who they want to become is something that all children have to face, and it can be tough. Being You Is Enough is wonderfully empowering book that helps teach essential truths that all children need to hear.

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Vision of Beauty: a mighty story of dignity and freedom

Vision of Beauty: a mighty story of dignity and freedom

Madame Walker was born Sarah Breedlove, the youngest child in her family and the first person in her family to be born free. Her family were slaves in Louisiana until emancipation in 1865. 

Sarah was born in 1867 and lived an extraordinary life.

During her at once difficult and blessed life, Sarah married twice, had a daughter, and built a cosmetics empire. 

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