Babymoon
By Hayley Barrett, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
This gentle story
pays tribute to the wonder and emotion of a family’s first quiet days with a
newborn.
The house is hushed.
The lights are low. We’re basking in a newborn glow.
The world is eager to meet the newborn baby, but there will
be time enough for that later. Right now, the family is on its babymoon, at
home with their newborn with the world at bay: cocooning, connecting, learning
and muddling through each new concern. Paired with winsome illustrations by
Juana Martinez-Neal, Hayley Barrett’s lyrical ode to these tender first days
will resonate with new families everywhere.
Big Digger Little Digger
By Timothy Knapman, illustrated by Daron Parton
A story about a
little digger with a very big heart!
Little Digger loves to work hard, digging holes all day
long. “Little digger, little digger, little digger,” he hums happily as he
digs. But, one day, an especially BIG hole needs to be dug, and so in comes …
BIG DIGGER. "Big Digger like to dig down DEEP!" he roars, and he
begins to dig the biggest hole that anyone on the building site has ever seen…
A heart-warming read-aloud story about the power of hard
work, teamwork and positivity from the author of Follow the Track All the Way Back (hyperlink) and award-winning
illustrator Daron Parton.
Grumpy Duck
By Joyce Dunbar, illustrated by Petr Horacek
Duck is grumpy. The pond is dry and, even worse, there's a
grey cloud following her around. Can any of Duck's friends cheer her up? A
funny farmyard tale about friendship from Joyce Dunbar, illustrated by
award-winning artist Petr Horacek with his trademark colourful flair.
“Petr Horacek is one
funny guy, as well as a natural-born teacher and a whizz with a paintbrush. Put
him down as the thinking tot’s Eric Carle.” Washington Post
The Jacket
By Sue-Ellen Pashley, illustrated by Thea Baker
The jacket was no
ordinary jacket. It was soft, like dandelion fluff. It was comforting, like a
hug from your favourite teddy. And it had four dazzling buttons down the
front...
Amelia wears her favourite jacket everywhere. She wears it
to nursery. And to Aunty Kath's house. And to the shops. Even to bed! But, one
day, she can't fit into it any more. So Mum suggests she give it to her little
sister, Lily. And so, that way, the jacket lives on...
Hello Horse
By Vivian French, illustrated by Catherine Rayner
“Whether they plan to
ride a horse or not, young readers will get a great deal of enjoyment from
browsing this gorgeous book.” The School
Librarian
From much-loved author Vivian French and award-winning
illustrator Catherine Rayner comes a charming new Nature Storybook about
horses. Hello, Horse! gently
introduces young children to Shannon, a friendly chestnut mare, and offers
encouragement to children unfamiliar with or a little nervous of these large,
beautiful creatures. The subtext is packed with practical tips, such as the
right way to offer an apple, and also covers their behaviour, for example,
horses' need for company. Tender words and art combine to create a warm and
witty introduction to horses ... from the safety of the page!
Pick up copies of all these books at
your local bookshop!
