One Winter’s Night

Author: Claire Freedman

Illustrator: Simon Mendez

For Ages: 4 and above

No. of Pages: 26

Publisher: Little Tiger Press, London

Year: 2009

ISBN: 978-1-84506-971-1

This book truly comes across as a gem amongst children’s books not just for the splendid illustrations but also for the poignant story that evoke tender thoughts in the readers.

A mysterious badger with warm, kindly eyes appears out of nowhere, hungry and cold. Fox, Mouse and Hare scamper to help him in their own tiny ways.

Each page is a marvelous expression in beauty. From snow-swept landscapes, to dark woods to glorious sunrise, Simon Mendez has captured details in stark clarity.

This beauty, definitely, belongs in your child’s bedtime library.      

Excerpt

Then together they curled up cosy and warm in their snowy den.

The wind howled and snow fell thickly, but they had never slept so well.

The next morning Badger had gone!

I like Monkeys because …

Author: Peter Hansard

Illustrator: Pat Casey

For Ages: 4 and above

No. of Pages: 38

Publisher: Walker Books, London

Year: 2010

ISBN: 978-1-56402-196-0

Amongst the many friendly books that are available to introduce children to the animal world, I liked this one a lot. The friendly water-color illustrations make the books friendly for even the little ones.

The text is very child friendly and jargon-free despite offering a wealth of information on the world of monkeys.

Definitely, one for your nature library. 

Excerpt

I like monkeys because …

I like the funny way they play. Young ones tease and trick, then scamper off as fast as they can go.

I like monkeys because …

I like the way they jump from branch to branch, from tree to tree.