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Perfectly Different
By Sarah Tavola, illustrated by Sinan Hallak
(Chronical Books), R90
Little Billy has a large group of friends. Some have long hair,
some have short; some like reading, some like sport. When Billy
begins to notice all these differences, he asks his mom if some
ways of looking and being are better than others. Through
the use of rhyming couplets and clever examples, Billy’s
mom shows him just why our differences make us special.We’re Going to the Doctor
Part of Campbell Books’ Big Steps series, R96
If your little one is due for a check-up, but is dreading
the experience, this book with lift-up flaps will take you
and your little one through what to expect. Billy and
Nell are brother and sister and each need to visit the
doctor for different reasons. So, from injections to taking
medicine, your tot can relate her experiences to those
of the characters to make it all a little less scary.Kiss the Crocodile
By Sean Taylor and Ben Mantle (Walker Books Ltd), R131
Would you ever dare to kiss a crocodile? A group of animal
friends do just that when they’re on the hunt for a fun new
game to play. The aim of the game is to kiss baby crocodile
without waking him. Anteater goes first, but what will cheeky
monkey do when it’s his turn? Maybe crocodiles aren’t
so scary after all – maybe they just want to play, too!The Boy and the Tree
By Marleen Lammers, illustrated by Anja
Stoeckigt (Penguine Random House), R95
In just a few pages, your little one will be shown the
wonders of nature and taught that it’s not the things
we have, but the way we think and imagine that have
the power to make us happy beyond measure. When a
dissatisfied boy meets a fantastical tree, they experience
wonderous adventures without ever leaving the park.The Secret
Art of Being
a Parent
BY BRIDGET WATSON
PAYNE (CHRONICLE
BOOKS), R293
Your role of being a
mom doesn’t come with
a manual – or does it?
This pocket-sized book
that slips perfectly into
any nappy bag spills
the tea − from tips on
changing a nappy to
surviving the toddler
years. A particular
favourite of ours: “Do
what is best for you
and your family. And
don’t let anyone give
you guff about it. Of
course, they will. But
you can ignore them.”
This book is the perfect
baby shower gift or
personal pick-me-up.FOR THE
GROWN-UPSWhether your getting out or staying
in, there’s plenty on offer this month.
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