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Showing Reviews for the category Primary & ECE (46 results, page 3 of 4)
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
The smelly giant / Tio tiamu
Review by mums, teachers and school kids
The Smelly Giant/Tio Tiamu, tells the story of Toe Butter/Tio Pata, a big friendly giant shunned by the people of his village because he was different.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Real friends
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
Author Shannon Hale and New York illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends—and why it's worth the journey.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Stick and Stone
Review by Jo Quigg, mum of two children aged 7 and 9
Stick and Stone are on their own, until a chance encounter with a boorish bully (Pine Cone), inspires Stick to stick up for stone. The new pals head off on an adventure and discover that friendship really rocks.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
The big umbrella
Review by Alice Bates, Senior Child and Youth Care Practitioner, Cholmondeley Children’s Centre
This story invites readers of all ages to think about what their own 'umbrella' looks like. It is a story about inclusion, connection and hospitality, a book that is deceptively simple in its depth.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Fairytale fraud: Sibling wars
Review by Deb Marsden, Guidance Counsellor & Secondary School teacher
The traditional Hansel and Gretel tale taught us to not trust strangers and to not disobey our parents, but Kate Pye has twisted the tale to teach different morals and life lessons.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Release the beast
Review by Michelle Dendale, Information Officer, MHF
Release the Beast is a fun and quirky picture book which allows a child to respond to his frustrations by unleashing his imaginary beast.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Each kindness
Review by Jo Quigg, mum of 2 children, 7 and 9 years old
When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe is stung by the lost opportunity for friendship.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Feel a little: Little poems about big feelings
Review by Amanda Schulze, Community Engagement/Health Promoter, MHF
A bright book encouraging a stronger understanding of emotions from an early age, providing a toolbox for starting conversations about emotions from a young age.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
I am Jack
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
Susanne Gervay's thoughtful story sheds light on the contagious and destructive nature of school bullying, and the power of humor, love, and community to overcome it.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Invisible Jerry
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
This is a picture book with humour and heart for everyone who has ever felt like they’re on the outside looking in.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Just breathe: A mindfulness adventure
Reviewed by Charmaine Denney, Early Childhood Teacher and mum to two boys
A picture book that tells a story that takes children (and parents) through a simple and engaging mindfulness exercise. This introduced a wonderful way of dealing with difficult emotions and preventing anxiety.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Kiwicorn
Review by Amanda Schulze, Community Engagement & Health Promotion Specialist. MHF
Kiwicorn is a cute and funny story about being unique. Gorgeous illustrations and writing, help children to understand their emotions and to open a light-hearted dialogue about diversity.
