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Seven Recommended Children’s Books by Meneesha Govender

A Song for Jamela By Niki Daly. All Jamela can think about is the Afro-Idols TV final. Then she lands a job at Divine Braids hair salon and she cannot believe her luck – Miss Bambi Chaka Chaka, the Afro-Idols celebrity, comes in to have her hair done. Star-struck Jamela is eager to please.

Skating School: Scarlet Skate Magic by Linda Chapman. In White Skate Wishes (the first of the Skating School series) we meet 10-year-old Emily Walker who cannot believe her luck when she is whisked away to a magical ice-skating school. But as is the case in all new settings, Emily feels alone and vulnerable. Some of the girls are not friendly and go out of their way to make her feel unwanted. Emily has only her skating to keep her happy. But is it enough? In her desire to stay strong and happy, Emily sets out to win the prized pair of white skates. As she struggles with her new girl status, Emily and the other girls learn a lot more about life and acceptance.

Kingfisher Knowledge: Sharks by Miranda Smith. Kingfisher Knowledge is a collection of books that takes the young reader into the heart of a subject. From dinosaurs to dangerous creatures and the human body to inventions, there are 22 paperback books and two hardback books to collect. Sharks: This book brings these fascinating predators up close. In it we learn what makes these creatures such killing machines

Epidemics and Plagues by Richard Walker. This book explores killer diseases of the past as well as the present, explaining how they spread and affect people around the world. From the Black Death that swept through medieval Europe to the smallpox epidemic in the Americas, to Aids, malaria, tuberculosis and bird flu of today – this book covers them all.

Little Wolf’s Book of Badness by Ian Whybrow. Little Wolf is a good wolf and all he wants to do is stay at home and be GOOD. But his parents have other plans in mind for him. So he is sent off to Cunning College to earn his Gold BAD Badge.

The Enchanted Horse by Magdalen Nabb. This is a tender and touching story of a young girl’s love for a dusty old wooden horse discovered in a junk shop. Both horse and girl are sad and lonely, and find the friend they need in each other.

No Excuses! by Dr Wayne W Dyer. In his fourth book for children, Dr Wayne W Dyer focuses on the topic of excuses. The book demonstrates how excuses can actually become words that prevent your child from reaching his or her potential. The book follows a boy with a seemingly impossible dream who almost lets excuses get in his way.

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• A Song for Jamela by Niki Daly, illustrated by Niki Daly
  Age range from 3 to 9
  EAN: 9781845078713
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• Skating School: Scarlet Skate Magic by Linda Chapman
  Age range from 5 to 8
  EAN: 9780141326351
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• Kingfisher Knowledge: Sharks by Miranda Smith
  Age range from 9 to 12
  EAN: 9780753419823
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• Kingfisher Knowledge: Epidemics and Plagues by Richard Walker
  Age range from 12 to 16
  EAN: 9780753460351
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• Little Wolf’s Book of Badness by Ian Whybrow, illustrated by Tony Ross
  Age range from 8 to 11
  EAN: 9780006751601
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• The Enchanted Horse by Magdalen Nabb, Julek Heller, Julek Heller
  Age range from 8 to 11
  EAN: 9780786810291
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• No Excuses!: How What You Say Can Get in Your Way by Wayne W Dyer, Kristina Tracey, illustrated by Stacey Heller Budnick
  Age range from 2 to 6
  EAN: 9781401925833
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