After a great flood, a grandmother, her two grandchildren and their pet rabbit must learn to survive living on their rooftop garden, relying on scarce resources and limited space. Days turn into weeks, and weeks into months, but through life lessons and words of wisdom, hope emerges.
Higher Ground is an inspiring coming-of-age tale of resilience, courage and spirit that illuminates how life can be beautiful even in the darkest of times.
Meek and Squeak are always ready for a mystery and a challenge. So when a baking show is about to be aired, the cakes are about to steal the show, but all is not exactly as you would expect!
Jenny Moore delivers again with this funny page-turner for early readers. Full of wit, comedy and mischief, readers will be giggling all the way to the end. Has Corgi Joe lost his cooking touch because there is a health and safety warning looming? Or is there something more sinister happening behind the scenes at Pawprint Productions? Meek and Squeak have a tough mystery to solve, or the show may be a recipe for disaster!
I know this early chapter book is going to be a hit in both the classroom and at home!
Set around an old oak tree, two groups of children find themselves at odds with each other. As cross words stop their play, can the children find a resolution to share their special place and turn strangers into friends again?
This stunning picture book emphasises the importance of imagination, communication, resolutions and forgiveness. A great book for reminding children, of all ages, about outdoor play and social interactions. This could be linked to forest school learning, or playtime and downtime, social skills and imaginative play, which is not focused on as much in society today.
A great book that could be used throughout the primary phase to support imaginative play, social skills, communication skills and resolutions. A heartwarming story about the value of teamwork, second chances and the healing power of a meaningful apology.
Flora and Fern are two little bunny friends who live in Holly Wood. As the festive season begins, they start to plan their party and are very excited about it. They make their invites and invite all of their woodland neighbours. The day of the festive party arrives and the bunnies go out into the wood to collect everything they need for their guests and to have the best festive gathering. They work together to collect mistletoe and the other items on their list. As they travel around Holly Wood, they visit their friends who also contribute to the party: Baz the Badger bakes some biscuits and some pigeons help them collect berries. Finally, they come across a tempting blackberry bush but Fern warns Flora to leave it alone due to Herbie the hedgehog hibernating under the brambles. With them being the only blackberries in the wood, she decides to take them, waking Herbie and dropping all of their supplies. Will the festive party still go ahead without any food for the guests?This story is a lovely and simple festive story with hidden messages about the importance of teamwork and unlikely heroes. The illustrations are lovely and at the front of the book is a map of Holly Wood so the reader can immerse themselves into the festive world. The story is easy to follow along by even the youngest readers. At the back of the book is a recipe for Festive Ginger biscuits that you could bake for your very own festive party.
Goliath got angry ALL the time. Anything and anyone could spark off his rages. Some sweet singing … a croc crunching … a birthday party … Then, Goliath has an idea how to control his anger. His new theory is soon put to the test by the world’s worst parrot. Explore feelings in this fantastic new picture book series. With bright, engaging illustrations and lots of delightful animals that children can identify with, this is a perfect way to deal with big feelings.
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