In English, from 8yo.
This is an incredible encyclopaedia describing 100 animals, such as the grey wolf and the emperor penguin. The books explains our relationship with the animals and we affect their habitat and ecosystem.
‘The animal book’
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Reading with Your Eyes: The Magic of Picture Books
Reading is such a delightful sensory journey! We get to touch the pages, admire the vibrant pictures, breathe in that wonderful book smell, and listen to the gentle rustle of the pages turning.
Picture books hold a special kind of magic when it comes to sparking a love for reading. They invite little ones to decode the stories hidden in the illustrations. These charming books are fantastic tools for nurturing young readers, igniting their curiosity, and helping them build their vocabulary and language skills.
Try this fun activity with your child: before diving into the text, ask them to describe what they see in the pictures. You might be surprised by their imaginative insights! Encourage them to ‘read’ the story to you using just the illustrations. If your child is younger, you can guide them to point out specific parts of the pictures. Ask them about shapes, colours, animals, and even the emotions they see.
Picture books are true treasures that foster early literacy and instil a lifelong love for reading in every language.
If you’re looking for the perfect next read for your little one, don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re here to help you find just the right book that will captivate and inspire.
Happy reading!
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‘African tales’
In English, from 4yo.
This is a beautiful presenting traditional tales from various African countries, such as Malawi, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Senegal, Ghana, Sudan and Ethiopia.
‘Norwandle, girl of the waves’, is the story of a busy mother who leaves her baby girl near the ocean for a moment while she goes to work. The sea takes the baby girl to an island where she is going to be raised by an older couple. Growing up, her adoptive parents teach her how to become a healer. One day, the little girl has grown up and the elderly couple is ready to rest. They send her back to the other side of the sea. Sadly, the young girl leaves and reaches the shores of an unknown place. She is taken to the village where she meets with her biological mother and helps her to become healthy.
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‘Le loup qui devenait chef de la foret’
In French, from 3yo.
For the first time, the animals of the forest are going to elect a leader. There are three candidates the wolf, Demoiselle Yeti and Joshua. Many promises are made to win the elections. Once elected wolf realises that being the leader if difficult. There are so many responsibilities.
‘L’imagerie des petits – le corps’
In French, from 1yo.
Gorgeous board book to learn about the body. Its simple explanations and colourful illustrations will engage the children. Children will love learning from this book as the main characters are also children.