This non-fiction activity book is filled with crafts and recipes, fun facts about the Lunar New Year celebrations observed by over ONE BILLION people all over the world. Children can learn about the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac and learn why they’re so important [...]
January 27, 2023
The Bedtime Stories collections from Scholastic are perfect for bedtime reading. In this volume all the short historical stories are based on important figures and events from Asian history. Written and illustrated by creators with heritage from across the continent of Asia, these stories [...]
January 26, 2023
From the team who created Hug here is another lovely picture book exploring feelings and friendship, published by Faber. There were so many things that Tortoise wanted to do. So many games to play and rocks to climb. But when he was unable to join in [...]
January 23, 2023
It’s time to join Oti’s second dance class! This time the children are rehearsing for their first dance show, and learning “The Lion Samba” in ten easy steps. Mrs Oti teaches them all about animal movements and how they can be used in their dance. [...]
This shiny black book with a sparkly foiled unicorn on the front cover just begs to be picked up! Inside there are bright, bold illustrations and sturdy pages with flaps to lift and simple funny story with word play that is perfect for little ones [...]
Happy Chinese New Year! With a stunning double-gatefold spread revealing a beautiful Chinese picture, this uplifting story shows the transformative power of art and imagination in developing cultural understanding and empathy. It is published by indie publisher Otter Barry Books. Shu Lin is starting at a [...]
January 22, 2023
This inspiring book is a celebration of friendship from 11-year-old Pride of Britain winners, Hughie and Freddie. Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi tell us why friends are so special, and show us what we can all do to be a brilliant friend! Hughie and Freddie [...]
January 16, 2023
This funny story about making friends will encourage children to be more understanding about their friends’ differences and illustrate kindness and empathy. Nicola Kinnear’s previous picture books, A Little Bit Brave, Dragons Don’t Share and Shhh! Quiet! have won her many fans all round the [...]
January 15, 2023
Everyone is familiar with the tale of the Three Bill Goats Gruff right? Well, we bet you have never seen and heard a version like this one before! In this re-telling of the traditional Norwegian folk tale by Mac Barnett the Troll underestimates the goats, [...]
January 13, 2023
The rhyming text from hugely popular, award-winning author, Peter Bently, with brilliantly witty illustrations from John Bond this picture book will definitely have young children ‘reading’ with pleasure. This story is a fun-filled look into the chaotic world of cats and all the crazy things [...]
January 11, 2023
In this cute book kids will learn how to be an eco-warrior with Dave and Greta as they find little ways to make the world better. Whether it’s turning off the tap when brushing our teeth, or not wasting paper when drawing pictures, Dave and [...]
This beautiful book is an interesting and playful introduction to the concept of languages and nouns having different names in different languages. It has been crated by Ellen Heck and is published by Pushkin Press. What letter does the word bee start with? If you [...]
Children who love nature and pouring over detailed illustrations in a book will love this soothing story from Jessica Courtney-Tickle. It is also a gentle way to introduce children to new animals and the geography of the world with facts that will prompt questions from [...]
Here is a book that will be enjoyed by families who have headstrong little girls like Ruby! With expressive, retro illustrations from exciting new illustration talent Hazel Quintanilla, this empowering book celebrates strong girls the world over. Little ones will LOVE Ruby – the ultimate [...]
From the author of The Pirate Mums is another beautifully illustrated picture book with a story about magical creatures (including Glitterbug the Unicorn!) that is fun for children to read and happens to include same sex parents. The fact that Ava has two Dads [...]
January 6, 2023
This is a picture book about boys and girls who enjoy dancing. They are practising their steps and rehearsing for their first performance in the famous winter ballet – The Nutcracker. It is written and illustrated by Holly Sterling and is published by Walker [...]
This picture book is a beautifully illustrated and tells the story of two friends who help to clean up the beach near their home in Japan to help the sea turtles who want to lay their eggs in the clean sand. Written by Saviour Pioretta [...]
January 5, 2023
Through the Forest is thought-provoking and stunningly illustrated tale with a message about the importance of memories in the winding journey of life. It can be read and discussed with young children but it is a story that we think children will remember from [...]
December 19, 2022
This picture book is about a Bat who just wants to make friends, but everyone is scared of him so he feels lonely. Young children will be able to emphasise with Bat who longs to share his baking with some new friends.
Emily Coxhead is the creator of this sunshine yellow picture book which has an inviting glittery cover and a rainbow. Inside the pages of this book contains lots of bright and bold illustrations of practical ideas and tips for families with young children to [...]
