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Book 1 - The Train Ride by June Crebbin

A little girl and her mother board the train in town and set off on a journey through the countryside. As they travel, the girl looks out of the window, asking "What shall I see? What shall I see?" And what does she see? Sheep, cows, horses and much more!

Book 2 - Can Bears Ski? by Raymond Antrobus

 

Boy Bear cannot hear Dad Bear coming to wake him up in the morning but he can feel the floor vibrate with his heavy footsteps. He can only grasp little bits of what his teacher says to him at school. He cannot catch what his friends are laughing at. And, all the time, Boy Bear keeps hearing the question, “Can Bears ski?” What does it mean? With the support of Dad Bear, Boy Bear visits an audiologist and, eventually, he gets hearing aids. Suddenly, he understands the question everyone has been asking him: "CAN YOU HEAR ME?"

Book 3 - Peace at Last by Jill Murphy

The hour was late and Mr Bear was tired. But he could not sleep however he tried and wherever he tried. SNORE, SNORE went Mrs Bear and TICK-TOCK, TICK-TOCK went the clock. Would he never get to sleep? The familiar noises, repetition and beautiful illustrations make this delightful picture book an all-time favourite with children and adults everywhere.

Book 4 - Handa's Surprise by Eileen Browne

 

This is the story of Handa, who's part of the Luo tribe in south-west Kenya. Handa decides to take seven pieces of delicious fruit to her friend, Akeyo, who lives in the neighbouring village. But as Akeyo muses, I wonder what fruit Akeyo will like best?, a series of sneaky animals steal something from Handa's basket, which she's carrying on her head... When Handa reaches Akeyo, will she have anything left to offer her friend?

Book 5 - Amazing by Steve  Antony

 

A little boy teaches his pet dragon how to join in and play with everybody else in this delightful new picture book by the award-winning Steve Antony, creator of Please Mr Panda.

 

Book 6 - The Baddies by Julia Donaldson

 

The Baddies are the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch and troll in the land but the little girl quickly shows them that you don't have to be big to be brave, and baddies don't always win!

Book 7 - Amazing me, Amazing you! by Christine McGuinness

 

 

 

In this first children’s book from autism ambassador, Christine McGuinness shows just how important it is to embrace diversity and inclusivity while highlighting just how much it means to accept one another, just as we are with all the uniqueness that makes us special.

 

Book 8 - No Matter What by Debi Gliori

 

Small has all sorts of questions about love, and Large must reassure this little fox that their love will never, ever run out - no matter what.

A heartfelt story about the unconditional love each parent feels for their child, beautifully told and exquisitely illustrated by Kate Greenaway-shortlisted Debi Gliori and repackaged for a new generation to enjoy.

Book 9 - Ravi's Roar by Tom Percival

Most of the time Ravi can control his temper but, one day, he lets out the tiger within …

Being a tiger is great fun at first – tigers can do ANYTHING they want! But who wants to play with a growling, roaring, noisy, wild tiger who won't share or play nicely? Ravi is about to discover something very important about expressing his feelings and making amends.

Book 10 - Is that your Mama? by Patrice Lawrence

 

 

Every family is different. Every family is special.

Josie loves her family. Her mum, dad, brothers and sister - they're all the best and they all look different.

But people always seem to ask Josie "Is that YOUR mama?", and soon she starts to wonder if her family are actually supposed to look the same.

When Josie shares her worries with her family, they find a way to help her see what truly matters.

Book 11 - Dogger by Shirley Hughes

 

When Dave loses his favourite toy, Dogger, he is desolate. But then Dogger turns up at the school summer fair, and everything seems all right - until someone else buys him before Dave can get the money!


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