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The Adventures Of Teddy by Olly Goldenberg and Laura Hilton

Sep19

Learning God’s Life Lessons

The Adventures Of Teddy by Olly Goldenberg and Laura Hilton is a perfect series for very small children to learn about having a relationship with God.

The main character Teddy is easy to relate to. He is simply and colourfully drawn and will appeal to all small children. Teddy has fears and questions about life that are explored in the books.

The stories use simple language and repetition enabling easy access for children. The stories are perfect starting points for parents to have discussions with even the smallest of children about life and faith and God.

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Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo

Aug15

Awaken The Child In You

Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo is a delightful contemporary children’s adventure for ages eight years and over.

Once more Michael Morpurgo fires up a child’s imagination as we visit a desert island. The landscape is vividly painted through words.

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Evie’s Ghost by Helen Peters

Jul25

Educating And Entertaining

Evie’s Ghost by Helen Peters is a charming time-slip novel for ages ten and above. I am considerably older and I loved it.

The action is present day and in 1814 as an old house unites the characters.

The reader is educated in the customs of the day. Children’s and women’s rights did not exist. The poor knew their place in society as mixing between the classes was actively discouraged. Life was hard and children were literally worked to death. 1814 saw society dominated by rich males.

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A Dog Called Homeless by Sarah Lean

Jul25

Love, Loss And Friendship

A Dog Called Homeless by Sarah Lean is a beautiful contemporary children’s novel about love, loss and friendship. It is suitable for ages eight years and over.

The novel explores the chasm left following the death of a mother (a year before the story opens). Everyone deals with death differently but no one believes Cally when she says she sees her Mum.

Love stretches beyond the grave as we witness the ties a mother has for her family.

New friendships are formed that are crucial for all involved. A huge dog unites hearts.

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