* The Green Ship by Quentin Blake (Red Fox, 5.99) is a wonderful story for reading aloud. It tells the story of two children who find an abandoned 'green ship' in a garden, and have numerous adventures.
Inspirational for outdoor play.
* Mr Rabbit and the Lovely Present by Charlotte Zolotow and Maurice Sendak (Red Fox Classics, 4.99) is a gentle, lyrical story telling how a little girl solves the problem of what to get for her mother's birthday. A wonderful way to explore colour, with beautiful illustrations.
* The Colour of Home by Mary Hoffman and Karin Littlewood (Frances Lincoln, 5.99) is a deeply moving story of a young refugee child who uses painting and colour to communicate his feelings about his experiences before arriving in England. Impressively, the child is placed right at the heart of the story. An excellent reminder of how important it is to take time to discuss children's artwork with them.
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