Monday, 10 November 2014

Let There Be Light combines the love and warmth of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu with the extraordinary talents of bestselling author and illustrator Nancy Tillman. This retelling of the biblical story of creation vividly portrays the wonder and beauty of God’s creation on each of the seven days. 
Using Archbishop Tutu’s lyrical text from the Children of God Storybook Bible and Tillman’s remarkable illustrations, Let There Be Light brings the story of creation to life for readers young and old.

Monday, 3 November 2014

INTERESTING BOOKS FOR WEEK 4!

Something for your mind, heart and eyes...

Oranges and Lemons Rhymes from Past Times

The history behind nursery rhymes.
Nursery rhymes are so much more than simple verses for children. They are part of our social consiousness, connecting us to our history and common heritage.


A Glassful of Giggles

Giggly short stories...
Infectious giggles, gigantic puddings, apple green pigs, clattering cupboards, and more, in these deliciously 
funny stories.

Where is Catkin?

Visually rich...
Catkin jumps off Amy s lap, heading out for his daily hunt. He hears the creatures hidden in the yard cricket, frog, mouse, snake but can t find them...can you?

The Adventures of Tintin The Mystery of the Missing Wallets

You will be thrilled with this full-colour first reader.
There is a thief on the loose stealing wallets! Everyone is falling victim to this master pickpocket - even ace reporter Tintin's wallet has been stolen. It is a good thing Thomson and Thompson are on the case ...or is it? This title is illustrated with stills from the action-packed film. 

An Elephant in the Garden

Another amazing Michael Morporgo novel.
Germany, 1945. Elizabeth, Karli and their mother are in Dresden when the Allied bombs begin to fall. Their home is destroyed, they must flee the ruined city through perilous, snow-covered landscape, all the while avoiding the Russian troops who are drawing ever close.
It would be hard enough to do, without an elephant to look after...