Getting older can be challenging. Seeing someone you love get older can also be challenging. And talking about the realities involved with getting older can sometimes be even more challenging, especially when trying to explain the complex concepts associated with it to children. This picturebook introduces the idea in a friendly and accessible way that will encourage conversation and perhaps even help during times when a bit of additional support is needed.
There are moments where the difference between the worlds adults and children live in become clear. Adults are focused on moving forward, whereas children exist in a world filled with imagination all around them. This picturebook demonstrates how a simple walk for adults can transform into an imagination-filled adventure for children, and reminds us that maybe we should take the time to join them on their journey.
Sometimes it’s the little things that have the most impact. The chain of events in The Last Pebble begins with something small that turns into a greater mystery. Our shy protagonist, Trader, spends his days at the beach looking for treasure with his Grandad, until one day he finds a remarkable pebble that changes the trajectory of his life. What happens next is a heartwarming tale of family, friendship, and intrigue as Trader learns more about his pebble and his relationships, especially with his Grandad.
Do you ever feel like you’re being watched? In Wild Eyes, our protagonist is deep in the depths of a hedge watching as a little girl helps the garden around her. During the book we follow as she contributes to the lives of the wildlife in the garden through actions like preventing hedges being cut down and building a nest.
This interactive board book with beautiful colourful illustrations introduces a young audience to the story of swan lake and the music of Tchaikovsky in a fun and accessible way.
Children’s books can be one of the primary introductions young readers may have to wildlife and the world around them. Irish Words for Nature exclusively features the unique creatures from the distinct Irish landscape. This coupled with the use of Irish language and explanations of origins of the Irish names for animals makes for a unique reading experience for little ones and those sharing the story with them.
A reimagination of a story that is familiar to many of us, but painted in a new light with all the colours of the rainbow through words and images. Most of us are willing to do whatever we need to find love. This is demonstrated in this book through the expansive and evocative illustrations that follows our little frog on his big journey in finding love and himself.
Part dad joke, part memory game, this adorable picturebook builds and builds to an out-of-the-blue punch line. From a simple black and white image to pages bursting with colour and action, children will love reading along and trying to find the answer to the ultimate question: what is black and white?
Becoming a teenager can be hard for anyone. It’s a part of life when it feels like everything changes all of a sudden. This is especially true for twelve-year-old animal-mad April, who is finding new and strange obstacles at home, at school, and with friends. These are further challenged by navigating her dyspraxia and what she calls ‘The Rage.’
Not many books begin with a police report, but it’s the perfect way to begin this adventurous story with many unexpected ups and downs. Cousins Middy and Nathan make up the dynamic duo known as the Wonder Brothers, the stars of this story. Part heist, part magic show, the narrative is mostly told from their perspectives via a police report as they use their magical skills to discover the truth behind the disappearance of the iconic Blackpool Tower after a magic trick seems to have gone wrong.
