I’M (ALMOST) ALWAYS KIND
By Anna Milbourne, illustrated by Åsa Gilland
Being kind is super important, but it isn't always easy. Using a goodhearted, enthusiastic little boy's perspective, a lot of sensitivity and a little gentle humour, this story explores the potential pitfalls of trying to be kind, and what being kind really means. To be truly kind, it turns out, you have to try to look at things from other people's points of view. Delicate laser cut holes accumulate as the pages are turned to show how kindness feels and how it can spread from person to person.
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Publisher: Usborne, Hardback ISBN 9781474983303, PUBLICATION DATE: May 27, 2021
* JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS - WINNER OF BEST DESIGNED/ILLUSTRATED BOOK FOR CHILDREN: SILVER AWARD
THIS IS OUR WORLD
by Tracey Turner, illustrated by Åsa Gilland
This Is Our World, written by Tracey Turner, is a colourful celebration of our planet’s cultural and environmental diversity – an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs and wildlife of twenty places around the world vividly to life for young readers.
The guides are children who tell us about the animals, plants and weather that they encounter; the feasts and festivals they enjoy; and the clothes they wear, the way they learn, the languages they speak, and the sports and games they play. The tour is truly global, as we journey from Australia’s desolate Red Centre to bustling Beijing, from the windswept Outer Hebrides to the rock houses of Cappadocia in Turkey, via the Amazon rainforest, New York City, the Siberian tundra, and a floating village in Cambodia.
This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly-accessible home reference, sure to foster an interest in the wider world, in travel, in diversity and in conservation. It teaches us that despite its countless languages, customs and traditions, it really is a small world after all.
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Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books, ISBN: 9780753445792 PUBLICATION DATE: October 29 2020
THE PERFECT SHELTER
by Clare Helen Welsh, illustrated by Åsa Gilland
From www.waterstones.com: A powerfully told story from Clare Helen Welsh and Asa Gilland that explores the emotions we feel when someone we love is battling a serious illness.
At first, nobody knew. It seemed as if today would be like yesterday forever, the perfect day to build a shelter in the woods. Then, my sister changed - she was more tired than before. More quiet. When we learn that she is sick, really sick, it feels as though a storm has engulfed our whole family. But, we will ride out this storm. And though today may be different from yesterday, today is the perfect day to build a shelter, together. A heartwarming book that sensitively tackles the tough subject of illness with authentic and empathetic tenderness. Much like Michael Rosen's Sad Book, A Shelter for Sadness or The Building Boy, The Perfect Shelter offers children a way to understand and articulate complex, often overwhelming, emotions.
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Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group, ISBN: 9781788815789 PUBLICATION DATE: June 25 2020
* KIRKUS Starred Review 2020
FlibbertiGibbety Words
by Donna Guthrie, illustrated by Åsa Gilland
With quotes and sly references to the famous works of William Shakespeare and the words he invented, this adventurous ode to language will delight readers young and old.
It all starts one morning when words fly into William’s window. He wants to catch them, but they are flibbertigibbety and quick and slip right through his fingers. Soon whole lines of verse are leading him on a wild goose chase as they tumble, dip, flip and skip all through town, past a host of colorful characters the observant reader may find as familiar as the quotes. William remains persistent, and with time and the proper tools he finds a way to keep the words with him.
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Publisher: Page Street Kids, ISBN-10 : 1645670627, ISBN-13 : 978-1645670629, PUBLICATION DATE: September 01, 2020
The WELCOME TO series…
Welcome to Texas! We’re glad you’re here! Introducing a new series of picture books about each US state.
Children from Texas and those who’d like to visit Texas one day will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of “The Lone Star State.” With information about the state’s animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to Texas is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike. The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state, and the easy-yet-informative details (“Texas is BIG! It’s the second-largest state in the USA”) give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up.
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Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers, ISBN 9780593178270, PUBLICATION DATE: January 05, 2021
