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The bond between a child and his grandmother grows as they tend her garden together. A young boy spends his mornings with his beloved Baba, his grandmother. She doesn't speak much English, but they connect through gestures, gardening, eating, and walking to school together. Marked by memories of wartime scarcity, Baba cherishes food, and the boy learns to do the same. Eventually, Baba needs to move in with the boy and his parents, and he has the chance to care for her as she’s always cared for...

It is Mother’s Day tomorrow and the shops are sparkling with lights and gifts, with people, laughter and excitement – looking for the perfect gift to bring a smile of joy to mums at home. Among the candles and balloons, the orchids and chocolate hearts, one young girl searches for a card that features a mum who looks like hers. Her mum has gold bangles that jingle-jangle when she washes the curry pots. Her mum wears silk kameez when she buys papaya at the market. Her mum has dark eyes that flas...

Aa is for always - that's how long I'll love you for. Bb is for bear hug, to show I love you more. An adorable board book from the bestselling Kind Hearts series. Celebrate your loved ones with this beautiful board book! Gentle rhyming text by Patricia Hegarty and adorable illustrations by Summer Macon introduce little learners to the concept of love and the many ways we can show it. From making others feel like they belong, to sharing special moments, there are so many ways to show o...

An ode to the way memories allow us to be in many places at once, Also is a powerful exploration of being present as well as looking back. Perfect for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or graduation, this modern classic is by Ezra Jack Keats Honor winner E. B. Goodale. A moving story that follows one family through generations of time spent together and shows readers that memories allow us to connect to the past, the present, and also each other. This gorgeously illustrated book explores the power of...

Discover the power of a mother's love in this heartwarming and thrilling prehistoric adventure! Mummy has always been there for her cub as a role model, a teacher and a guide, and she has promised that her love for him will last forever. But when the cub and his friends are caught in a flood, he learns how to stand on his own paws, and is inspired to make a very special promise of his own... In this partner book to Daddy's Footsteps, four prehistoric friends find their way in the world with the...

Dive into a celebration of all the wonderful things babies and toddlers get up to throughout a busy day in this joyful collection of poems by beloved children’s author Mara Bergman.Baby wakes up early.What does Baby say?Good morning, World,I’m ready for another busy day!A perfect gift for children and grown-ups to share end enjoy together, Dear Little One celebrates the little things that make life with a toddler fun! From breakfast to bedtime, with plenty of playing and exploring, dancing and d...

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.Maria the Mother's Day Fairy looks after mums everywhere and makes sure they get on well with their sons and daughters. But when Jack Frost steals her magical objects, the magic of motherhood goes all wonky! Can Kirsty and Rachel help restore order in time for the special surprise they have planned for their mums?'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you lik...

From Glenys Nellist, the author who brought us Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time Prayers, comes a new book about the special bond between a mother and child. God Made Mommy Special is great for parents to read with their children, as the sweet, rhyming text and adorable illustrations by Estelle Corke show how any mommy is special through the eyes of a child and through the eyes of God. Whether it’s a mommy monkey who swings from trees, or a mommy sparrow who cuddles her little one under her...

Being a mummy must be so much fun… musn’t it? Sweet and hilarious family fun from a fabulous author/illustrator pairing. It must be AMAZING to be a mummy! Every child wants to be just like their mummy and do all the exciting things that grown-ups do. But is being a mummy really that much fun? Or can being small be just as special? Maybe they can both be wonderful, if you do them together… A joyous and heartwarming story of family love and playing together, in this s...

Mr. Bear spends the night searching for enough peace and quiet to go to sleep.

A silly and funny anthology of things a mom will never ever tell her child Don't go to bed so early! Said no mother ever! Can you imagine your mom saying this, or suggesting you don't need to use a tissue when you could use your sleeve instead? In this comical look at all of the things a mom is never likely to say, kids and parents alike will laugh out loud at what might happen if Mom stops being Mom. This tender and humorous ode to mothers is delivered through the eyes of a little boy...

'The story of ravishing rabbit Ruby is so full of whimsy and wonder that children and adults will happily abide. The pictures are dreamy and the sense of humour delightful.' -- WEEKEND WEST Ruby Red Shoes lives in a colourful caravan with her grandmother. Ruby is gentle and kind and cares for all living things, including plants and trees, animals and people. Ruby is also particularly fond of strawberry jam and peppermint tea. From author-illustrator Kate Knapp comes this beautifully illustrated...

A shaped board book that looks like a beautiful bouquet of flowers, this sweet story is the perfect way for little ones to say “I love you, Mom” on Mother’s Day and any and every day of the year! A pink carnation for mommy’s love filled with kisses and cozy hugs A lovely gift and show of appreciation for all moms in your life, this board book highlights the special relationship every mother has with her child. From lilies to daisies to roses, each flower in the bouquet represents the differe...