Books for Children

HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS — THE SUMMER FAIR

The popular kitten and her pals are filled with excitement when teacher Miss Davey shows them a picture of her new dog, Spot, and tells them about PAWS the animal centre which rescues animals like Spot and finds them homes. The children’s eagerness soars when she adds that she’s organising a fair to make money for the centre and that they can all help out at the various stalls. Can they make enough money for PAWS? A charming read-aloud book for age 4+.

COW BELLE; BEAUTY QUEEN by Leena Parkkinen, illustrated by Katja Wehner €10.82). After an unfortunate incident with a car, eight year-old Milena’s tongue is split in two which prevents her from pronouncing the letter S. When she meets Semi-Skimmed, a cow who scorns Milena’s speech impediment and is generally rude, feisty Milena puts her in her place and they become friends. When the Cow Belle Beauty Queen Pageant is announced, Semi –Skinned is targeted by a herd whose rude jeers diminish her confidence. Can Milena help? A lively laugh-aloud read for age 7+.