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 About this book: Orion is scared of ... wasps and monsters and girls and sheds and storms and dogs and spiders and heights, but most of all he's scared of the dark! Join Orion on an adventure as he faces his biggest fear and finds out it's friendly! Recommended by Amirah because... Kids will be able to relate to the story. The book opens a space for young readers to talk about their fears. Phenomenal artwork! Studio Ghibli fans will love Yarlett's characterisation of the Dark. Illustrations, captions, and flip-outs combine to make this book a unique read! Activities to...

About this book: A mouse feels small and insecure and determines that what he needs to do is learn how to roar like a lion. He knows he has to act brave when he approaches a lion to learn how. In a hilarious turn of events, the lion is afraid of mice! The mouse comforts the lion, they become friends, and we learn that there's a lion and a mouse inside all of us. Recommended by Christine because... This is a fun book about taking control of your situation, to be able to say "Enough!" and to step out of...

About this book: Norman Qwerty is a man of many ideas, and none of them is the least bit ordinary. He’s quite certain that no one else thinks the way he does, and so he keeps his ideas to himself. But when his ideas get simply too big to hold in, Norman builds the most extraordinary thing! Soon, the beloved Mr Qwerty is never alone (unless he wants to be!), and the world will never be the same. Recommended by Amirah because... This unique black and white picture book has few colour accents, making it soothing to the eye. The...

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