Personal and Social Issues

Charley Chatty likes to talk. Charley talks so much that her mouth gets dry but there's just so much to say! Age: 3+

Chocolate ake! Ohhh! I Loved chocolate cake. Fantastically funny and full of silly noises, this is Michael Rosen's love letter to every child's favourite treat, chocolate cake. Age: 4+

When Terri-Lee goes to the pet-shop she thinks she'll be choosing a dog - she doesn't expect the dog to be choosing her! But Crumble is no ordinary pet and he's got a few questions to ask:... Age: 5+

From Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho come 25 more bold and brave poems for children. These waltzing verses for reading aloud were written to comfort and inspire! Age: 5+

Ann Preston (1813-1872) is best known as a medical pioneer and nineteenth century Quaker activist. She published "Cousin Ann's Stories for Children" in 1849. Age: 7+

Nobody but Daisy can see her dragons. Usually, they all get along in their own wonderful chaotic way, but Daisy's dragons aren't like ordinary dragons; Daisy's dragons are her feelings. Age: 3+

These 13 pieces of poetry depict the daily life and experiences of a child, as well as his relationship with his parents and with his own world – as seen from a nostalgic adult’s perspective. Age: 5+

Shows how to forgive in an active, healthy way by moving through a five-step process that renounces vengeance and retaliation but is not passive or self-abusive in any way.