Tag Archives: kindness

New Books for Children – Pick of the Picture Books

Posted on April 20, 2021 by alibrarylady

Over recent weeks I have read and enjoyed some simply beautiful picture books for children that feature themes of friendship, collaboration, kindness, joy, nurture and nature, protection of our environment and family love and relationships. These are just some of … Continue reading →

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Empathy Lab Announce the 2021 Read For Empathy book collection

Posted on January 26, 2021 by alibrarylady

“Empathy is learnable – only 10% of our empathic ability is genetic. Scientists say that reading builds empathy, and this collection will play a direct role in helping raise an empathy-educated generation.” Miranda McKearney OBE, EmpathyLab’s founder EmpathyLab have revealed … Continue reading →

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Jungledrop by Abi Elphinstone

Posted on October 15, 2020 by alibrarylady

The second story in the Unmapped Chronicles is full of adventure, magic, threat and danger and, most importantly, of the transforming power of kindness and understanding. “Take the marble. Then run, girl, run headlong into this adventure. The Unmapped Kingdoms … Continue reading →

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Coming to England by Floella Benjamin illustrated by Diane Ewen

Posted on October 8, 2020 by alibrarylady

A picture book that captures the optimism and positivity of Dame Floella herself this inspiring true life story is a joy to read and is made accessible to the youngest of readers. When Floella Benjamin was ten years old, she … Continue reading →

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The Little War Cat by Hiba Noor Khan illustrated by Laura Chamberlain

Posted on September 23, 2020 by alibrarylady

A beautiful story of kindness and hope in the midst of conflict The Little War Cat encourages empathy and understanding and celebrates how each small act of care can make a big difference. A picture book full of compassion. We … Continue reading →

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Hope and Kindness for our Youngest Readers

Posted on May 30, 2020 by alibrarylady

This week two rather special picture books landed on my doormat. Their arrival was timely. On Monday some of our youngest children will return to their schools for the first time in many weeks. Their classrooms will look different, school … Continue reading →

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Moon and Me: The Little Seed by Andrew Davenport illustrated by Marino Umeda

Posted on November 4, 2019 by alibrarylady

Moon and Me is the latest series for CBeebies created by Andrew Davenport who brought the Teletubbies and In the Night Garden to previous generations of pre-schoolers. Inspired by the Rumer Godden and Enid Blyton toy house stories the programme … Continue reading →

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