Bear and Rat by Christopher Cheng and illustrated by Stephen Michael King. Published by penguin books.
‘Bear,’ said Rat. ‘I’ve been wondering. Will we always hold hands like this, even when we are old and wrinkly….’ […]
loss
Joe and the Stars by Phil Cummings and Connah Brecon
Just because you can’t see them, doesn’t mean they aren’t always there. Joe lives in the beautiful countryside where dust
The day Saida Arrived by Susana Gomez Redondo and Sonja Wimmer. Published by Blue Dot Kids Press.
The day Saida arrived, I knew I would always be her friend. Acceptance of others, no matter where they are
Living with the Anthropocene. Love, loss and hope in the face of Environmental Crisis. Edited by Cameron Muir, Kirsten Wehner and Jenny Newell. Published by New South Publishing
Ecology has taught us that the entire Earth is part of our body and that we must learn to respect
Feathers by Karen Hendriks and illustrated by Kim Fleming
Mum always said, ‘Feathers help you capture good dreams and keep the bad ones away.’ If I can catch a
Ghost bear by Paul McDermott
Where have all the brave bears gone? And the big fat slippery fishes? And all the lost and lovely creatures?
Searching for Seashells by Kerry Rosser and illustrated by Nicky Johnston
Today we said goodbye to Jimmy. Lots of people were there. We blew bubbles. Jimmy liked bubbles. A gentle yet
The Forever Kid by Elizabeth Mary Cummings and Cheri Hughes
Johnny is not in that photo but we know he is with us. Johnny our forever kid. That’s what we
The Garden of Hope by Isabel Otter and Katie Rewse
A young girl, a father and a dog – together yet alone since her mother passed away. The house was
Thimble by Rebecca Young and Tull Suwannakit
What a beautiful story. Not only are the words soft and gentle but the illustrations highlight the warmth of the
Finn’s Feather by Rachel Noble and illustrated by Zoey Abbott
Finn discovers an amazing white feather right on his doorstep. Could it be from his brother Hamish who is now
When the mountains roared by Jess Butterworth
Ever since her mum died, Ruby has been afraid. Of cars. Of the dark. Of going to sleep and never