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The Mouse Who Wasn’t Scared
by Petr Horacek
Little Mouse heads into the woods to
prove her bravery and ends up with a
startling lift-the-flap surprise. Age 0-3
years. Available from Kelly & Walsh, $91
Sleep, My Bunny
by Rosemary Wells
Full of beautiful artwork, this simple poetic
read-aloud bedtime story will put every
young child to sleep. Age 0-3.
Available from Book Depository, $116
Fish Girl
by Donna Jo Napoli
The three-time Caldecott Medalist, David
Wiesner, brings his trademark artistry
to the graphic novel format. This unique
coming-of-age tale begins underwater
and has an important message that it's
important to find your own truth, rather
than relying solely on what other people
tell you. Age 9 + years.
Available from Book Depository, $188
Read the Book, Lemmings!
by Ame Dyckman bookshelf
Wishtree
By Katherine Applegate Dad by My Side
by Soosh
The charming illustrations and comedic
plot will have readers laughing out loud.
And the lesson is clear, but not preachy:
if you don't know, you can learn. Age 4-8
years. From Book Depository, $98
Warm and thoughtful, this story may be short
on length but it is strong in plot. Told from
the perspective of an ancient oak tree who
has seen it all, award-winning Applegate has
readers rooting for the tree, along with the
people and animals who depend on it. Age
9+ years. Available from Bookazine, $170.
Featuring fabulous illustrations from
Instagram sensation Soosh, this is a
heartwarming story about the tender,
loving relationship between father
and daughter. It's a touching ode to
fatherhood. Age 4-8 years.
Available from Swindon Books, $170
Here, George!
By Sandra Boynton
Beloved bestselling author Sandra
Boynton collaborates with iconic New
Yorker cartoonist George Booth to create
this hilarious and hefty 32-page book
about George, a lovable dog with a big
secret. Age 0-3 years.
Available from Book Depository, $75
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