Clara is alone in the park when she comes across a very special umbrella. Not only does it give her exactly what she needs, but she is able to share this magical provider with everyone who comes along. Lessons of sharing, selflessness and community are emphasised in this positive, up-lifting story. This ability to help… Continue reading Umbrella by Elena Arevalo Melville
Last is the story of Sudan, the last male Northern White Rhino in the world. When he was young, he was transported from his lush, brightly coloured home to a grey, lifeless city away from everything that gave him comfort and purpose. His mother was gone and he was left with emptiness and loneliness. He… Continue reading Last: The Story of a White Rhino by Nicola Davies
Merrylegs is the most beautiful story of self-belief and learning to live with a positive attitude. Pam Smy’s engaging illustrations and text draw the reader in. The emotions of the story are clear and readers will quickly become friends with this magnificent horse. Living life as a riding school horse, Merrylegs is sad. He never… Continue reading Merrylegs by Pam Smy
Celery Crumble is a real troublemaker and this book is full of surprises. Every time she does something wrong, Celery will exclaim, “Sorry! Not Sorry!” with absolutely no remorse. Children will giggle and gasp as they delight in Celery’s naughty antics wondering just what she’s going to get up to next. Children love to read… Continue reading The Monstrous Tale of Celery Crumble by Ben Joel Price
Me and My Sister is a lovely picture book depicting life with an autistic sibling. Like all brothers & sisters, these children have similarities and differences. They get along, fall out and things don’t always seem fair. They love spending time together but also appreciate their time apart. The narrator of the story loves his… Continue reading Me and My Sister by Rose Robbins
Where does a snowman go when it melts? This charming description of evaporation and the water cycle helps children to understand, step by step, what happens to water when the temperature changes. Following the journey of a friendly snowman (and his cat friend), young readers will understand the basics of these scientific concepts through straightforward… Continue reading The Snowman and the Sun by Susan Taghdis & illustrated by Ali Mafakheri
Under the Stars shows readers that there is a whole world for us to explore and discover. Through beautiful, descriptive language, we see that all living things on Earth are similar and there is so much value in the natural world. The gorgeous, soft illustrations reveal togetherness and family. The city is not very far… Continue reading Under the Stars by Rosie Adams & illustrated by Frances Ives
A Gallery of Cats is page after page of gorgeous cats. A young boy called Tom wanders off in the art gallery and finds himself in the most wonderful exhibit. My own son, also Tom, adores cats and was completely taken in by this very special book! Each page finds Tom looking at a painting… Continue reading A Gallery of Cats by Ruth Brown
Kindness Grows is a peek-through picture book with a difference. Each double page spread shows the contrast between what happens when we behave negatively or positively. On the negative side, children shout, disagree and use mean, ugly words. These words can’t be taken back. Friends are left alone. There’s a crack between them and it… Continue reading Kindness Grows by Britta Teckentrup
Owl Always Love You is an absolutely lovely peek-through board book to share at bedtime. With opportunities to touch, peek, look forward and look back, it will engage young readers in a gentle goodnight. Set in a forest of warm autumnal colours, each page is full of adorable baby animals for readers to fall in… Continue reading Owl Always Love You by Patricia Hegarty & illustrated by Bryony Clarkson
Scope for Imagination 