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 …
Categories: Adventure, Age years 13+, All FKB Books, Fluent English, Geography and Travel, Grade 7+, History, Nick Creech, Young Adult
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 …
¿Alguna vez has oído cantar a una ballena? – Have You Ever Heard A Whale Sing? Spanish: Under the ocean lies a big mystery that scientist tries to unfold. A mysterious tune among other sound emitted by a magnificent creature. This sounds varies by species but all are as captivating and melodious and this sounds …
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 …
Categories: Age 2-5 Years, All FKB Books, Animals, Beginner English, BookDash, Creative Commons, Grade K and Pre K, Science, Sea Creatures, Toddlers
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, …
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 …
Categories: Adventure, Age 10-13 years, Age 6-9 years, All FKB Books, Children, Fantasy, Older Children, Susha Golomb
Invasion Of The Hazmats – Anyone who can eliminate their enemies by eating them is a formidable foe. Anyone would be the Hazmats, insaniac shape shifters whose mindless greed is threatening the continued existence of the Abyssmal Cities. Is Miriam Mermelstein doomed to follow in their footsteps? Miriam Mermelstein is changing and it’s not puberty. …
Categories: Age 2-5 Years, Age 6-9 years, All FKB Books, Children, Emma Laybourn, Fantasy, Grade 1 to Grade 3, Humour, Intermediate English
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, …
Categories: Age 6-9 years, All FKB Books, Animals, Children, Creative Commons, Danielle Bruckert, Dogs, Grade 1 to Grade 3, Read along video
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 …
Categories: Age 2-5 Years, All FKB Books, Behaviour, BookDash, Creative Commons, Grade K and Pre K, Read along video, Toddlers
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 …


























