Every child a song by Nicola Davies and Marc Martin
On the 20th November we will celebrate the the anniversary of the UN declaration on the Rights of the Child. This year, 2019, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of…
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Where do odd socks go? By Yvonne and illustrated by Sunshine
Did you know that around 84 million socks go missing in the UK every month? Did you also know that there are around 65 million people who are refugees or…
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Wisp by Zana Fraillon
One day, a Wisp flew in on the evening wind. Dust rose up in swarms around it, feet trampled it into the dirt, nobody noticed it. Nobody, except Idris. Zana…
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Love chocolate? Read on
I am sure that most of the population love a piece of chocolate here or there but do we ever think about where it comes from? A recent article discusses…
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Don’t Cross the line by Isabel Minhos Martins and Bernardo P. Carvalho
A very clever story told through pictures and limited words – Don’t Cross the line by Isabel Minhos Martins and Bernardo P. Carvalho is an excellent addition to any classroom studying…
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Sorry day by Coral Vass and Dub Leffler
Long ago and not so long ago, the children were taken away Sorry Day is a very important picture book to share this Sorry day – or any future Sorry…
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Feasible planet by Ken Kroes
“There are no such things as great deeds—only small ones done with great heart.” – Mother Teresa Trying to live more sustainably is something every person on this planet needs…
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Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai
One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world. Many of us have heard the story of Malala but this magical picture book brings her story…
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The Pink Hat by Andrew Joyner
First there wasn’t a hat. Then….there was. The Pink Hat written by Andrew Joyner is a simple story with an amazing message. The issues raised in this story are huge…
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How to inspire yourself to change
At the end of the year we reflect on how we have gone this year and how we can change for the better. We think about the great things we…
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Snap review: Within these walls by Robyn Bavati
Whatever is coming, we’ll face it together, as a family. As long as we’re together, we’ll be okay. I’ve read a few books about the Holocaust – both fiction and…
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