Tommy is terrified of dogs. When he gets an invitation to a big birthday party at his neighbor's house, his heart sinks-he can't possibly go, the dog is enormous and scary! This gentle introduction to the concept of exposure therapy for kids will help them deal with phobias.
Making friends can be tough, but this rhyming picture book will help navigate difficulties of shyness and social anxiety. Shelli is determined to try to make friends with kids at school. Readers will relate as Shelli takes brave steps toward breaking out of her shell.
The continuing adventures of Fanny, the adorable flying French bulldog, who wings her way to France with her circus friends to perform in the City of Light
Mischief McScruff is running late for class – again! With the scruffy Sea Dog on his last warning, Mischief must arrive on time for the circus excursion or face expulsion from the School of Scallywags. But being marooned on the not-so-deserted Dessert Island was not part of the plan. Can Mischief eat his way out of trouble and reach the circus ......
If there's a wild animal in trouble, the Animal Adventure Club is here to help! When Isla, Buzz, Gracie and Lexi find three lost baby squirrels, they must conquer their worry and work together to rescue them. Third in the series for young animal lovers.
Doug has trouble lifting heavy balls of dung. He just doesn't feel as strong as the other dung beetles. When Doug feels down that he isn't tough enough, a passing butterfly helps him see things in a different light and he realizes that strength comes in many forms.
Layla is a ladybug with a lucky charm for every occasion. When she enters a baking competition, she tries to use all of her lucky charms to help her win first place. Her friend, Beatrice baked a delicious cake without any lucky charms! A lovely tale of a ladybug who finds out that she doesn't need luck when she uses her skills and know-how!
Sections: Fun with words; Grammar; Comprehension; Art & Culture; Science
A true story about the first Camel Cup races in Alice Springs. Humorously told by one of the young camel trackers/musterers himself, Vincent Forrester. The beautiful illustrations are detailed and filled with humour - find the snake in every picture!
Sections: Fun with words; Grammar; Comprehension; Art & Culture; Science
Set in Southern Africa. Four San men track and hunt an Eland bull, large enough to feed all their families. When they return home, the whole community comes out to help, before celebrating with food, dance and music. Scientific information about Eland and the San people is provided at the back of the book.
