How I Learned Geography: the soul and the mind need nourishment too

How I Learned Geography: the soul and the mind need nourishment too

Ages 4 - Adult

I'm so grateful when stories like this are shared. It's inspiring, yes, but more than that it's a thing of beauty. Here, Uri Shulevitz tells a story of his own childhood; the story of his life as a refugee and the impact of a brave decision that his father made.

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A Creature Was Stirring: the little hero in this story is finding it awfully difficult to sleep!

A Creature Was Stirring: the little hero in this story is finding it awfully difficult to sleep!

About an over-excited little boy on Christmas Eve. Well versed in Christmas legend, he knows that not a creature should be stirring – not even a mouse. But our hero can’t sleep! It’s a major dilemma. Each page is full of fun!
ages baby to pre-teen

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three books that are kind of disgusting—but funny (!) and a little bit complex

three books that are kind of disgusting—but funny (!) and a little bit complex

Ages 2 - 12

I once entertained a group of four teenage boys for close to an hour just by passing out these three books. Unfortunately, it was in a church meeting and the sniggering (and occasional outbursts of laughter) were not entirely appropriate!

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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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