The Little Wooden Train by Mark O’Neill is an enchanting tale for children and the young at heart.
The story shows the importance of kindness and the power of traditional toys. We also see that craft and imagination is handed down from father to son.
The simplicity of traditional toys has much to recommend it.
I found the plotline to be totally charming. It was well executed as I hung on to every word. The whole story was magical.
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A Christmas Tail by Tornadia Storm is a delightful tale for young children and cat lovers everywhere.
We follow eleven cats as they celebrate Christmas inside – for the first time for many of them. The owners of two cats are rather surprised when more turn up on their doorstep but they hand out hospitality and care.
A Christmas Tail has all the elements for Christmas – snow, Santa, skating etc. Each page offers up a new delight for the reader.
All the book is beautifully illustrated as different cat personalities are captured by words and pictures. Each page offers up a new opportunity for discussions with our children.
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Windy B – The Christmas Lights by John Barnett is a most delightful book for young children that is guaranteed to make you smile.
The book shows the importance of never letting go of our dreams. There may be set backs along the way but pick yourself up and try again.
Hard work and community co-operation are the order of the day. When we work together, great things can happen.
We see the importance of family. Family help each other to achieve their goals.
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Sprite’s Christmas Flight by Carmen Powell is a most delightful tale for the under fives.
The story is told in rhyme which makes its easy to follow and to remember. It has a wonderful bouncy rhythm to it.
We see the importance of kindness, care and cooperation as a young boy and his dog help Santa out one Christmas eve.
The whole book is beautifully and simply illustrated.. Each page provides a starting point for discussions with our children as we search out Matthew and Sprite to see what they are doing. The big eyes of the characters appeal to young children as we see the friendly faces.
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