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The Little Red Hen retold by Rone Randall

This story is about a hen who finds an ear of corn in the farmyard and wonders what will happen if she plants it. She learns about how crops grow and what we can make from them.

This is a modern classic of children's books. Not only does it introduce children to the idea of farming, it shows what happens when you don't help out!

The Bumble Bear by Nadia Shireen

Norman is a bear. He is a bear who loves honey so much he wants to become a bee! So he decides to go to Bee School. However, things don't quite turn out the way he was expecting.

This is a funny story with a message about fitting in with others and being accepted for who you are.

Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry

Zuri loves her hair! She loves the way it kinks and curls and she loves the way it makes her feel. One style even makes her feel like a superhero! When she wakes up on a special day, Zuri wants a special hair style for the occasion. There's only one man for the job - Daddy!

This is a lovely story what, as it says on the cover, is a 'celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere'. The beautiful relationship will make you smile!

Billy and the Beast by Nadia Shireen

Billy goes for a walk in the woods and meets a beast. The beast is trying to gather the ingredients for Terrible Soup. Unfortunately, the ingredients involve many woodland creatures!

This is a funny story about how a beast learns that unkindness doesn't prosper.