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Bereavement
Good Reads for Babies and Toddlers
Audio Books
THE BIG EVENT
A New Baby in the Family
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THERE'S A HOUSE INSIDE MY MUMMY
- £4.99by Giles Andreae & V.Cabban ISBN 1841210684, Orchard Books |
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| A real sense of growth and time is reassuringly conveyed through simple thyme as a young boy imagines what it's like inside Mummy's 'tummy house'.... |
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DOUBLE THE LOVE
- £4.99by Bernard Ashley & C.Thompson ISBN 1841212784, Orchard Books |
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| The new baby is almost incidental in this story of a mixed race family which celebrates difference and nurtures individuality.... |
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I WANT A SISTER
- £5.99by Tony Ross ISBN 0006647308, HarperCollins |
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| Getting used to the idea of having a little Prince as a brother is not easy for anyone as strong-minded as the Little Princess with a surprise up her ... |
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MR BEAR'S NEW BABY
- £4.99by Debi Gliori ISBN 1841215759, Orchard Books (New edition April 2006) |
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| Mr Bear's attempts to pacify a wakeful baby and big sister's artful solution strike a familiar and humourous chord.
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ZA-ZA'S BABY BROTHER
- £5.99by Lucy Cousins ISBN 0744570263, Walker Books |
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| Life is not the same for Za-Za with a baby in the house, but it has its compensations.... |
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DAISY AND THE EGG
£5.99 by Jane Simmons ISBN 1843622734, Orchard Books |
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| Luminous close-ups of river life give a stunning and original twist to a universal theme. | |
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DR XARGLE'S BOOK OF EARTHLETS
£4.99 by Jeanne Willis & Tony Ross ISBN 1842700677, Andersen Press |
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| This alien's view of earth babies is a must for all unsuspecting new parents. | |
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ROSIE'S BABIES
£4.99 by Martin Waddell ISBN 0744523354, Walker Books |
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| Rosie compares baby's bedtime ritual to how well she looks after her own bear and rabbit babies. | |
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TRUELOVE
£5.99 by Babette Cole ISBN 0099433052, Red Fox |
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| Not so much sibling rivalry as Truelove's doggy nose being put out of joint by the arrival of a new family member. | |
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BILLY AND BELLE
£5.99 by Sarah Garland ISBN 1845070380, Frances Lincoln |
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| An especially warm, reassuring story of an eventful and chaotic day in a mixed race family. | |
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HOW DO I FEEL ABOUT OUR NEW BABY
£5.99 by Jen Green ISBN 0749636300, Franklin Watts |
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| One of an imaginative series about feelings in which young children talk about their experiences. | |
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MUMMY LAID AN EGG
£5.99 by Babette Cole ISBN 0099299119, Red Fox |
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| The facts of life as they've never before been presented, with Cole's trademark exuberance and humour. | |
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| BOOKS WHICH HELP YOUNG CHILDREN COME TO TERMS WITH DEATH AND BEREAVEMENT | |
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BADGER'S PARTING GIFTS
Happy memories of the good times are old Badger's special parting gifts to his friends. by Susan Varley Andersen Press hardback £9.99 |
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FROG AND THE BIRDSONG
Frog and his endearing group of friends discuss the meaning of Blackbird's death and find reassurance in the joy of living. by Max Velthuijs
Andersen Press paperback £4.99 |
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GRANPA
A small girl and her grandfather play, share memories and indulge in flights of fancy in this powerful and timeless classic. by John Burningham Red Fox £5.99 |
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HEAVEN
The idea of heaven is amusingly explored by Lily in conversation with her dog Dill. by Nicholas Allan
Red Fox £5.99 |
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THE TENTH GOOD THING ABOUT BARNEY
A young boy thinks of all the good things to remember about his much loved cat Barney, and the tenth is the best one of all. by Judith Viorst Aladdin U.S. £4.99 |
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DROP DEAD
From cradle to grave in the exuberant style of the author of Mummy Laid an Egg. by Babette Cole
Red Fox £5.99 |
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ALFIE AND THE BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
When Alfie's neighbour's cat dies, Alfie knows just what will cheer him up! by Shirley Hughes Red Fox £4.99 |
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GOODBYE MOG
Much-loved star of Mog the Forgetful Cat takes a final bow when she decides to sleep for ever but still keep a watchful eye on her human family. by Judith Kerr
HarperCollins £5.99 |
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I MISS YOU: A First Look at Death
Reassuring on a personal, social and emotional level with a brief exploration of other cultures and beliefs. by Pat Thomas Hodder Wayland £5.99 |
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UP IN HEAVEN
When old Daisy dies she sends Arthur reassuring dreams about her new, carefree life up in heaven. by Emma Chichester Clark
Andersen Press £5.99 |
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EVIE AND THE MAN WHO HELPED GOD
An expressively illustrated exploration of a life lived in tune with the cycle of regeneration and growth in a young girl's garden. by Michael Foreman Andersen Press £10.99 |
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LIFETIMES
A thoughtful approach to dying as part of the process of life for people, plants and all living things. by B.Mellonie & R.Ingpen
Belitha Press, £5.99 |
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A STORY FOR HIPPO
Telling stories the way old Hippo told them is one way of understanding what friendship, and remembering, is all about. by Simon Puttock & Alison Bartlett Egmont £4.99 |
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MICHAEL ROSEN'S SAD BOOK
A highly personal and unforgettably moving prose poem about love and loss. by Michael Rosen & Quentin Blake Walker Books, £10.99 |
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Good Reads for Babies and Toddlers BEAR SNORES ON by Karma Wilson and Jane ChapmanSimon & Schuster 1416904883 £5.99 The animals have a winter party in bear's warm cave, but will bear wake up and join in the fun? Snoring sound button included!  THE TICKLE BOOK by Ian Whybrow and Axel SchefflerMacmillan 0333781511 £9.99 A wacky interactive pull-the-tab and lift-the-flap adventure featuring the feather duster bearing tickle-monster and his absurd friends.  BUGGY BUDDIES - FREDDY THE FROG illustrated by Axel SchefflerCampbell 1405040556 £3.99 It's rare to see a push chair without a few well-chewed buggy buddies attached. Choose from four cheerful stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler and including a noisy sound button.  ANIMAL HIDE-AND-SEEK by Stephen CartwrightUsborne 0746055757 £8.99 This is our favourite and most popular touchy-feely book with loads of different textures on each page. It also has flaps and a little duck to spot on every picture.  POPPY CAT'S FARM by Lara JonesCampbell 1405019875 £4.99 Who says 'moo' in the barn? Ask Poppy Cat in this colourful peep-through-the-hole story. Winner of the Booktrust Baby Book Award.  EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM by Janet and Allan AhlbergPuffin 067088278X £4.99 A classic rhyming tour through a myriad of traditional fairy tales and nursery rhymes. A must for every family.  THAT'S NOT MY DRAGON… by Fiona Watt and Rachel WellsUsborne 0746071477 £5.99 The newest title in the incredibly popular Usborne touchy-feely series, full of intriguing textures.  BUSY PARK by Rebecca Finn Campbell 1405020032 £4.99 A very sturdy push- and pull-the-tab interactive book about the everyday pleasures of a visit to the park. Others in the series.  SHARK IN THE PARK by Nick SharrattDavid Fickling 0385608128 £4.99 Timothy Pope looks through his telescope and sees… A SHARK IN THE PARK! Great repetitive rhyme about the hazards of a day at the park.  KNOCK! KNOCK! MR. CROC by Jo LodgeHodder 0340878479 £6.99 Bright pull-the-tab and pop-up story of Mr. Croc's morning ritual, but look out, there's an unpleasant surprise at the end!  I LOVE YOU, BLUE KANGAROO by Emma Chichester ClarkAndersen 1842704966 £4.99 New in board book! Blue Kangaroo is Lily's favourite toy until, that is, she acquires a whole load of new toys… A lovely, comforting family story.  GEORGE AND THE DRAGON by Chris WormellJonathan Cape 022407069X £4.99 The Dragon is a mighty fire-breathing creature and George is only a tiny little mouse… How can he possibly save the princess and defeat the powerful beast? Funny and action-packed. |
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ROOM ON THE BROOM
by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler Macmillan £8.99, ISBN 1405050497 |
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THE NUTCRACKER Book and CD
Usborne, £5.99, ISBN 0746071000 |
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THE GRUFFALO
by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler Macmillan £8.99, ISBN 1405047321 |
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AESOP'S FABLES
Usborne £5.99, ISBN 0746064756 |
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THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD
by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler Macmillan £9.99, ISBN 1405052309 |
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THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA
by Ian Beck Oxford £7.99, ISBN 0192754742 |
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THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR
by Eric Carle Puffin £8.99, ISBN 0141380934 |
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HARRY & THE BUCKETFUL OF DINOSAURS
by Ian Whybrow Puffin £7.99, ISBN 0141380969 |
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FOX IN SOCKS
by Dr Seuss HarperCollins £9.99, ISBN 0007181477 |
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MAISY GOES CAMPING
by Lucy Cousins Walker Books £7.99, ISBN 1844284409 |
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