Books to think about
Books to think about
Children love this book about curious James, who wants to know more about the bees who are nesting in an old tree, in his backyard.
Although his mother warns him to stay away, he decides to take matters into his own hands, and suffers the consequences.
This experience teaches James about bees, respect for nature and kindness. Both in the way he should treat animals but in the way his mother treats him.
A fun rhyming story that teaches vocabulary and the rhythm of poetry.
James is excited to visit the fair and comes home wanting to share the experience with Koko his cat.
This develops into a game to create a scary tunnel under his bed. Using his imagination he makes a tunnel that not only scares Koko, but James as well.
A fun story about making adventures at home that can thrill us in a safe way.
A fun rhyming story that teaches vocabulary and the rhythm of poetry.
James makes a discovery in the garage, which leads to a camping adventure in his own back yard.
He learns about camping, sleeping outside in a tent, cooking over the barbecue fire and not touching the flames.
It is a fun and educational story that teaches vocabulary and the rhythm of poetry.
James loves to visit a farm nearby, and takes his cat Koko. Together they explore the various places on the farm and see the animals.
He learns about being kind to animals, and observes some real farm life, including digging potatoes and watching sheep being shorn.
As usual, James is curious and gets up to mischief. When he visits the pig, he has a sudden idea he can be a cowboy!
A fun rhyming story that teaches vocabulary and the rhythm of poetry.
The wind can make us feel wild and free, and James gets caught up in the excitement.
In this story James learns to be calm and resilient. He knows his mother will come looking for him and together they can rescue Koko from the tree.
A lovely rhyming story with teaching opportunities along with vocabulary and the rhythm of poetry.
Here, all of the Don’t Do It, James series are compiled into one book.
Children can enjoy one story after another as they learn about James and his world.
A wonderful activity book with a story theme running through of a grand treasure hunt adventure.
Dynamite is a mischievous young cat who enjoys spending his summer holidays doing crafts, puzzles, having adventures and learning about nature.
A book with over 130 pages in color that promises hours of fun, with secret languages, cryptograms, how to draw lessons, cooking, coloring and so much more.
Black and white interior edition available from Amazon.com.au (Australia) and other Amazons, as a more affordable option.
Also available in hardback.