Books
FROG TODD
- Illustrated by
- Marina Kite
- Published by
- VOLYA PRESS
- For ages
- 4-8 year olds
- ISBN (hardback)
- 9780994324238
- ISBN (paperback)
- 9780994324245
- ISBN (e-book)
- 9780994324269
‘...Todd`s story targets the problem of name calling and taunting, summarising that good friends pick their friend up by encouraging and making them feel good about themselves. Also Todd`s self-discovery journey has an encouraging, positive message about loving and accepting your name and knowing that who you are and what you will become is the result of helping and being there for others... The story is presented in simple rhyming text accompanied by gorgeous, great quality illustrations. There are also a few colouring pages revising key moments of Todd`s personal discovery journey. This is particularly nice as the children can combine their love for reading with their love for drawing, and also give them an opportunity to reflect on the plot of the story...’
An extract from a book review by Jennie Madden
Nian, the Lunar Dragon
- Illustrated by
- Marina Kite
- Published by
- VOLYA PRESS
- For ages
- 4-8 year olds
- ISBN (hardback)
- 9780994324214
- ISBN (paperback)
- 9780994324221
- ISBN (e-book)
- 9780994324207
Nian, the Lunar Dragon is an entertaining, beautifully illustrated rhyming narrative for young readers about the legend behind the traditional Chinese celebration of the lunar new year. According to the lunar calendar, Chinese New Year commences with the new moon (Latin: luna) in the beginning of spring.
A long time ago, the dragon named Nian lived in the deep ocean to the east of China. Nian was a strong and ferocious dragon, which no creature could defeat. Once a year, Nian climbed ashore to hunt for cattle and human prey. The people of the nearby villages and towns lived in terror, and each New Year's Eve they had to leave their homes to save themselves. One day, a monk came to the village. He knew a well-kept secret about how to scare Nian away and free the Chinese people from the danger and their fear.
Easy-peasy, lemon squeezy
- Illustrated by
- Marina Kite
- Published by
- VOLYA PRESS
- For ages
- 3-8 year olds
- ISBN (hardback)
- 9780994324276
- ISBN (paperback)
- 9780994324283
- ISBN (e-book)
- 9780994324290
Matt, a common young rabbit, never finishes anything he starts. “That’s good enough for me,” he always says. Where will Matt’s poor attitude take him and his family?
The author intentionally leaves the story without an end. She invites the children to come to a logical conclusion based on Matt’s behaviour in different situations. EASY-PEASY, LEMON SQUEEZY alerts young readers to be responsible for anything they do. There are 7 activities for children to do after reading/listening to a book. All these assignments are suitable for children as young as 3+ depending on their level of development.
