The narrator of the story, who is a young boy, has a pet dragon called Zibbo. This inseparable duo play, laugh, sing, dance and make things together. They hang out with lots of other children, too … [Read more...]
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My Grampy Can’t Walk
Grampy can't walk anymore because he has multiple sclerosis. But that doesn't slow him down, or his grandchildren. Together, they go places, do things and learn about life as only grandparents and … [Read more...]
Best Friends: A Pop-up Book
A boy in a wheelchair and his best friend pretend they're pirates on a ship, mountain climbers, astronauts, explorers and Olympic sprinters. But even when they're not playing make-believe, they have a … [Read more...]
Topsy and Tim: Make a New Friend
Topsy and Tim are delighted to learn that their disabled friend Jenny is going to join their class. Lots of the children have never seen anyone a wheelchair before but Miss Terry explains all about it … [Read more...]
It’s Okay to be Different
From the same author as the animated TV show ‘Toddworld’, Todd Parr's colourful and recognisable illustrations explore being different as ‘being ok.’ From having big ears to being in a wheelchair, … [Read more...]
The Animal Boogie
Take a trip through the Indian Jungle with the animal boogie. A catchy tune and a CD accompany this book which is great fun and uses an illustration of a different child on each page. Celebrating … [Read more...]
Susan Laughs
This book is written simply, with only a few words on each page, relying heavily on the illustrations to build up the character of Susan, a little girl who does all the normal childhood things. Susan … [Read more...]
The Copper Tree
The story begins with a class of young children being told that their teacher, Miss Evans, is ill. The class, who obviously love and miss their young and positive teacher, exchange drawings, cards and … [Read more...]
The Hospital Hoppities
This super picture book is dedicated to families with children in long-term care and the staff who care for them. Ollie's grandma once visited him in hospital and told him about the 'Hospital … [Read more...]
Max The Champion
Sport-mad Max turns aspects of his daily routine into daydreams of major sporting events. As he dives into his cereal, he imagines plunging into an Olympic-sized swimming pool (and receiving a perfect … [Read more...]
Snug!
Publisher's summary: What makes you feel snug? Is it being curled up in a blanket? Feeling safe in your cosy bed? Being at home? Or being given a hug? All sorts of children are compared to all sorts … [Read more...]
Doctor (First Time)
The book shows lots of different children experiencing treatment and interaction with the doctor or nurse. There is a view on the waiting room, children having an injection, being measured and … [Read more...]
Nursery (First Time)
The book depicts some typical scenes from a day at nursery: getting ready, arriving at the building, hanging up coats, playing creatively, singing and dancing, eating a healthy lunch, story time and … [Read more...]
Hospital (First Time)
The book shows lots of different children experiencing treatment and interaction with nurses and doctors along with the different equipment they use. There is a view on the waiting room, concussion, … [Read more...]
The Great Big Book of Families
The key theme running through the book is that every family is different, and that's OK. It shows traditional mother/father families alongside blended/unconventional ones (such as two-father or … [Read more...]
Just Because
'My big sister Clemmie is my best friend. She can't walk, talk, move around much, cook macaroni, pilot a plane, juggle or do algebra. I don't know why she doesn't do these things. Just because.' This … [Read more...]
Ready, Steady, Grow!
This delightfully illustrated picture book advises the reader to take positive steps to make sure they grow up healthy and strong: eat a variety of fruit and vegetables (not just sweets and snacks); … [Read more...]
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