How Do I Feel Today?
By Aryani Siti
$34.99
Written by Aryani Siti and illustrated by Tyson Chiceri, How Do I Feel Today? is a vibrant and engaging storybook designed to help young children explore their emotions. Each page is filled with bright illustrations and meaningful content that encourages children to recognize and express their feelings in a healthy way.
The book also promotes kindness, empathy, and positive relationships, making it a valuable resource for parents and educators seeking tools to support emotional wellbeing in children. With its playful and relatable examples, it helps little readers connect with their emotions and understand them better.
This storybook is highly recommended for families looking to nurture emotional literacy and create a safe, happy environment for children.
Review by Deborah Sugirthakumar
House of Day, House of Night
By Olga Tokarczuk
$34.99
The latest novel from the Polish Nobel Prize winner is a rich tapestry of characters, eccentricities and mysteries. Set in a rural Polish town on the Czech-Polish border, House of Day, House of Night follows the activities and desires of its odd residents: a man who believes a great bird lives in his chest, driving him into a depressive spiral, a wig-maker who holds many town secrets, and a clairvoyant who dreads the end of the world. Haunting the dreams of these characters are the ghosts of the Germans who previously resided in the town before the end of the war, adding to the delightfully strange atmosphere of the novel.
Tokarczuk offers a constantly surprising book with stories nestled in stories, consistently holding the reader’s attention. Behind all the strangeness and at times occult aesthetic of the world is a collection of characters that reveal their inner hopes and vulnerabilities over the course of the book. The more time spent with these residents, the greater their charm will impact the reader, painting a detailed image of this distinct town.
The Last Ember: The Aerimander Chronicles Book 1
By Lily Berlin Dodd
$19.99
The Last Ember is truly a cut above the rest when it comes to a high-stakes, dragon-filled magical adventure. Twelve-year old chemistry student Eva Alexander becomes wrapped up in a sinister scheme. For centuries, the Aerimanders have been declared extinct by the government. However, Eva becomes a target for the dangerous Thieves’ Union when she accidentally purchases an Aerimander egg. Before she knows it, she’s on the run from the Union’s newest member Dusty St. Ichabod, a thirteen-year old with lots to prove.
Lily Berlin Dodd has crafted an exhilarating adventure. Plenty of twists and turns and the fun of watching an unlikely duo come together to try and solve a mystery that will entice readers into the next books of this series.
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We Saw What You Started
By Carla Salmon
This book is full of mystery, danger, and the power of friendship. It starts with Otto, a surfer who moves to Red Sands looking for a new beginning. But when three big fires break out, the town quickly blames him.
I liked how the story kept me guessing. Was Otto guilty or not? I also enjoyed Milly’s point of view. She showed how small towns can be full of gossip and secrets, and how sometimes the truth is hard to find.
The mix of surf life, family problems, and a dangerous mystery made the book exciting and different. It was fast to read and hard to put down. If you enjoy thrillers with a seaside setting and characters you can care about, this book is a great choice.
True South
By Gisela Ervin-Ward
True South is an exciting story about a twelve-year-old girl named Nell. When she crashes her sailboat into a hidden house under the water, she discovers a mystery. The story turns into a treasure hunt that is linked to an old family feud.
Nell has to work with her neighbour Charlie, even though their families don’t get along. Together they face danger, secrets, and tricky adults.
This book is full of adventure and mystery. It shows how courage and teamwork can help you through hard times. Young readers who enjoy treasure hunts, surprises, and friendships will enjoy True South.
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