Book Recommendations
Infants -2nd Class
Book Recommendations
Infants -2nd Class
This book is a sweet picture book with a lovely message for kids; that anything is possible once you truly believe. This book tells the story of Pixie, a little girl who is a little bit different from those around her. Pixie's trust and beliefs help to save the day when her whole class gets lost on a school trip.
Kind by Alison Green is an inspiring picture book about the many ways in life that children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to helping those from other countries feel welcome.
Freddie is excited about his first trip to the swimming pool. But when he gets there, he finds it scary. So scary in fact, that he just wants to go home. Later that evening, Nana teaches him a secret trick. It's called the Magic Moment Trick and it gives you superpowers when you're facing something scary. You simply close your eyes, think of your happiest memory and squeeze your finger and thumb together. The Magic Moment helps children return to the present moment and is a must for parents or anyone working with children who wants to help them feel the fear and jump in anyway.
When Freddie sees all the presents his friend Ben gets for his birthday, he feels a bit sad. Nana teaches Freddie how to be thankful for everything he has - together they count all the wonderful things in their lives. This gratitude trick is a helpful technique for dealing with unexpected feelings of jealousy in our lives.
This exciting book is based on the story of the little boy 'Adam King' who appeared on this years toy show. Adam goes for lots of hospital visits and uses special equipment to get around. That's where thing's get really exciting for Adam as he goes on lot's of adventures.
3rd-6th Class
Irish sportswomen have been breaking the mould for a very, very long time. In 1956, Maeve Kyle became our first female Olympian, and in 1978 rally driver Rosemary Smith broke the country's land-speed record! Through the 1990s and 2000s we had world champions in Sonia O'Sullivan and Derval O'Rourke, and more recently, the fantastic Katie Taylor, Kellie Harrington and Annalise Murphy have been among those who have put Irish sportswomen on the map. This book compiles many stories for children about our best Irish sportswomen. With a fairy-tale touch, RTÉ's Jacqui Hurley tells the stories of women who have proved that being a girl is not a barrier to sporting success. Each story is one of overcoming big challenges, and the role models celebrated here are sure to inspire the next generation of Irish sportswomen. Featuring twenty-five dazzling athletes, and with delightful pictures by five wonderful female Irish illustrators, Girls Play Too is a celebration of our brightest and best sporting stars, and of all that you can achieve if you try your best and never give up on your dreams.
The first children's book from Times journalist, two-time Olympian and best-selling mindset author Matthew Syed. He uses examples of successful people from Mozart to Serena Williams to demonstrate that success really is earned rather than given, and that talent can be acquired. With hard work and determination, practice and self-belief, and, most importantly, a Growth Mindset, there's no reason why anyone can't achieve anything. Practical, insightful and positive, this is the book to help children build resilience, embrace their mistakes and grow into successful, happy adults.
In the novel Boy, readers travel back in time with Roald Dahl, as he shares the stories of his childhood in Wales, beginning first with the lives of his parents and his uncle. He then discusses his birth, his education filled with hard knocks at boarding school, and the comical adventures he and his friends had growing up.
The first wonderful Walliams book is about a boy named Dennis who meets Lisa and lives out his fantasy of wearing a dress. This creates a few complications, but as in all of Walliams' work, open mindedness and love wins at the end of the day!
This wonderful book is said to be just 'as magical' as the Harry Potter books. A cursed girl escapes death finds herself in a magical world - but is then tested beyond her wildest imagination. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks.
Lily has a little sister Daisy, she's no ordinary baby. Somehow, when she was born, something went rather wrong... and now Daisy is a Witch Baby. Nobody knows this but Lily - she's the only one who can see when Daisy makes the fridge float in the air, or turns people into slugs. The sisters have just moved to a new neighbourhood, and their mum wants them to make friends. She decides to throw a party and send Lily and Daisy out to deliver the invitations. They meet some odd characters along the way... Will the party be a big success or will Daisy's magic mean things are even more chaotic than normal?