Childrens Books

Boots for a Bridesmaid - by Verna Allette Wilkins, illustrated by Pamela Venus - Nicky hates frilly dresses but her resourceful mum (a wheelchair user) comes to the rescue with a working compromise. Picture book with a mixed Asian-white family. Age 4-8. Website: www.letterboxlibrary.com

Gathering Blue - by Lois Lowry - A scary society that discards the disabled. Why is kira saved? As she struggles to understand, the world she knows is threatened with total transformation. Age 11+. Website: www.letterboxlibrary.com

Help Wanted - by Peggy Dymond Leavey - Marks mother is a single parent and needs him to help with Grandfather who has Alzaimers. Age 9-12. Website: www.letterboxlibrary.com

Jade's Story - by Helena Pielichaty - This is the story of Jade's summer and her dad's breakdown, told with humour and sadness. A compelling read. Age 12+. Website: www.letterboxlibrary.com

Mama Zooms -by Jane Cowen-Fletcher - A young boy 'zooms' with his mother in her wheelchair. The pictures capture their exhilaration and his glorious flights of fancy. Age 3-7. Website: www.letterboxlibrary.com

Seen But Not Heard - by Geraldine Benson - Jo West is a shy thirteen year old having problems with bullies at school. Luckily she has got some good friends around her to give her support and advice, as well as her family and pet rabbit. Interest age 8 to 12. Website: www.letterboxlibrary.com

Who's a Big Bully Then? - by Michael Morpurgo - How will Olly the bull help our hero defeat the bully Darren bishop? A great story about doing your best. Reading Age: 8+. Website: www.letterboxlibrary.com

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last updated: 06 Jun 07

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