6-8

6-8 years

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6-8
small things
Description

Anna’s anxious when she’s picked to befriend the new girl in her class. For a start, Ellie is ill and can’t come to school herself. So Anna has to communicate with her through a new kind of robot. But Anna is also worried that her life’s too small and boring to be of interest to her new friend. Compared to the other girls, she doesn’t have anything exciting to talk about and so when Ellie asks her a question, a little white lie pops out. Then another and another. When Ellie finds out the truth, can their friendship survive …?

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Author: Lisa Thompson Illustrator: Hannah Coulson AgeGroup: 9-12, 6-8 Genre: Fiction
Edie
Description

Edie has Cerebral palsy, but she's used to it because she's spent her whole life being a bit wobbly. She can't wait to start secondary school with her best friend Oscar and share sausage rolls with him at breaktime. But when Oscar scuppers these plans by getting his first ever girlfriend, GROSS, Edie eventually decides to stop feeling sorry for herself and find a boyfriend, so she can prove to Oscar she's grown up too. She muses: 'when Thor was stripped of his power and banished to Earth by Odin, did he mope around and throw his hammer out of the pram? No he got on with it, bossed around Earth and found love like an absolute legend'.

Author: Rosie Jones Illustrator: Natalie Smillie AgeGroup: 9-12, 6-8 Genre: Fiction
River long
Description

What’s so special about your name?
Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesn’t think there is anything special about her very long name—in fact, she would prefer to be called “Kav.” But Paati reminds Kaveri that her name was inspired by her family’s heritage, where she was born, and the powerful river they journey across for the Pushkaram Festival. Along the way, Kaveri’s eyes and heart are opened to the beauty and magic her name holds.

Through Suma Subramaniam’s lyrical and tender writing and Tara Anand’s radiant illustrations, My Name Is Long as a River offers messages of cultural pride, self-confidence, and empowerment.

Author: Suma Subramaniam Illustrator: Tara Anand AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Picture Books
Tales
Description

Dive into "Tales from the Enchanted Forest," where magic and bravery light the way. This collection of heartwarming stories for children aged 6-8 brings the wonders of an enchanted world to life. Each tale is a unique adventure, teaching valuable lessons of kindness, courage, and the importance of being true to oneself.

Author: Olga Derevinska AgeGroup: 6-8 Genre: Picture Books
Tree Heights
Description

In this heartwarming poem, a young tree is afraid to grow tall, but her wise mummy reassures the little one about the natural process of growth, encouraging bravery and the eventual embrace of change. The poem beautifully captures the themes of courage, self-discovery, and the inevitable transformations that life brings. As the young tree decides to face her fears and grow, the poem imparts a touching message about resilience, confidence, and the enduring bond between a mother.

Author: Michael Pudney Illustrator: Helda Clara AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5
Peanuts
Description

Hot Boiled Peanuts isn't just a delightful journey for the taste buds; it's also a heartwarming exploration into Georgia's rich culinary heritage. Seamlessly blending storytelling with history, this book serves as a colorful tribute to the flavors and traditions that have shaped the state

Author: Kelly Young Silverman Illustrator: Courtney Strickland AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
Yakov
Description

Yakov, the kindly cobbler, and his wife, Olga, are heartbroken because their son, Mikhail, is very ill. They seek advice from a wise old man, who enlists the help of seven thieves and proves that miracles can occur if we do good deeds.

Author: Madonna Illustrator: Gennady Spirin AgeGroup: 6-8 Genre: Fiction, Literature
Yakov and the Seven Thieves
Description

Yakov, the kindly cobbler, and his wife, Olga, are heartbroken because their son, Mikhail, is very ill. They seek advice from a wise old man, who enlists the help of seven thieves and proves that miracles can occur if we do good deeds.

Author: Madonna Illustrator: Gennady Spirin AgeGroup: 9-12, 6-8 Genre: Fiction, Literature
Abdi
Description

Long, long ago, in a land far, far away, a little boy named Abdi was given a very big task -- to deliver the most precious necklace in the world to the queen.
Come along with Abdi on his fantastic journey into a magical world of ruthless rogues, savage snakes, and deadly dungeons, where he remembers the wise words of his mentor: "Everything we have been given in life is always for the best

Author: Madonna Illustrator: Olga Dugina, Andrej Dugin AgeGroup: 6-8 Genre: Fiction, Literature
Peabody
Description

Mr. Peabodyís Apples takes place in 1949 in Happville, USA. Mr. Peabody is the beloved elementary school teacher and baseball coach, who one day finds himself ostracized when rumors spread through the small town. Mr. Peabody silences the gossip with an unforgettable and poignant lesson about how we must choose our words carefully to avoid causing harm to others.
Madonna dedicates Mr. Peabody's Apples to teachers everywhere

Author: Madonna Illustrator: Loren Long AgeGroup: 6-8 Genre: Fiction, Literature