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Why Tuesdays are special for Lulu? The little girl, Lulu, is a regular at her local library. On the day of her visit, she wakes up even earlier to prepare the book she borrowed. Lulu’s library boasts a wide variety of books in the children’s section, ensuring there’s something for every young reader. With so many choices, it’s always a…
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Hot Dog dreams of a tail, feet, and a head, only to discover that even achieving life is not as fun as hoped. How will Flo – the ice cream girl, turn the day from bitter to sweet? Standing lonely on a beach stand, Hot Dog dreams of his ideal life where he could play, chase and sniff. The solution…
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Gardening as a transformational practice of helping people with anxiety or trauma has a therapeutic effect on Maya, the protagonist of ‘The Garden of Hope’, who faces challenging practical and emotional circumstances after the loss of her mother. Despite the untidiness of the house and the overgrown garden, Maya’s Dad is a skilled storyteller who helps her deal with her…
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What can you see? “Love Our Earth” is a conversation between the Earth and the Sun written from the perspective of the Sun. The story moves into different locations: mountains, rivers, oceans, the North Pole, deserts, and rainforests, beginning with the sentence I see. Going into an adventure with the Sun, young readers will learn about our planet’s beauty, which…
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Celebrate Earth Day with the joy of reading our selection of picture books. ‘The Bumblebee Garden’ by Dawn Casey, illustrated by Stella Lim, beautifully combines fiction with nonfiction. Ben enjoys the outdoors with his grandfather and learns many facts about bumblebees. 2. ‘Quiet’ by Tom Percival, illustrated by Richard Jones, is a timely reminder that everyone can contribute to…
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With spring in full bloom, what sounds do you mainly associate with the season? Ben talks with his grandfather and learns many facts about the bumblebee in “The Bumblebee Garden”, where fiction and non-fiction combine beautifully. As the story in ‘The Bumblebee Garden’ unfolds, the conversation between Ben and his grandad spans across the seasons, starting with the vibrant spring.…
