Gecko on the Wall – “There’s a gecko on my wall”, says the narrator, what sort of other geckos will we see in this beautiful rhyming book about imagination and friendship. Suitable for reading to pre-school children, or reading by children learning to read. Author: Danielle Bruckert Excerpt: There’s a gecko on my wall. I don’t mind …

Annabella Crabtree and the djinni, Basil, are reunited when Hassan-i Sabbāh escapes imprisonment in the boiling mud of a Baluchistan volcano and embarks on a campaign of vengeance. To protect those closest to her, Annabella must return to the past to deal with him and finds herself embroiled in the Crusades. This is the second …

A very cute beautifully illustrated rhyming tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Gabriel Rosenstock has given life to this classic tale, illustrated by Beatrice Dvilnsky. Suggested age range 4 to 8 years. Text from Goldilocks – What Ever Happened to Her? Who goes there? It’s Mommy Bear, Daddy Bear, and Baby Bear. They often …

In this book you’ll meet king penguins, chinstrap penguins, and one lonely macaroni. As seen through the eyes of the oakum boys, which are what king penguin babies are before they grow up. A short book for young children and beginner readers. All of these penguin species (and a few more) are found in Antarctica, …

Crocodile is hit on the head by a shoe while dozing. He goes on a quest to find the owner of the shoe, but will people be honest with him, and will he be honest with others? A great springboard to discuss topics about facing your fears and speaking up to those you perceive a …

It’s Snozz’s birthday and his mum wants to bake him a cake but she has run out of flour and eggs. Snozz and his Mum jump in their spacecraft and go on a journey to borrow some flour and eggs from their neighbours on earth. This book is symbolic of “International Day” celebrated by ex-pat …

Be Wise With Money is a great way to begin teaching financial literacy to children. The book explains all about money, including, the difference between need and want, staying within a budgeting, income versus expenses, different ways to pay, and even includes an example of a small business plan. “Earth provides enough to satisfy every …

I Really Want A Dog….An Introduction to Dog Ownership for Children – Children love dogs, right? But what’s involved in looking after a dog? What types of dog might suit your home? A journey of discovery into some basic facts about adopting a dog, including facts about different dog breeds, as told from a child’s …

The team at Custard Castle are back with more fun-filled adventure in another four stories. Custard Castle has three hundred dusty rooms, and only seven people – not to mention a Thing that guards the treasure room… There was the King, the Queen, and Princess Fifi. There was Bella the maid, Jack the servant boy, …

It Wasn’t Me is a cute early picture book from BookDash, with lots of pictures and a few simple words. This beautifully illustrated picturebook deals about blame and consequence for toddlers who are just beginning to learn. This book was brought to us by BookDash, a literacy non-profit, ensuring a book in every child’s hands. Bookdash …