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We have chosen the books and videos here because they contain what we consider to be good sentiments. Some promote vegetarian-friendly ideas, some deal with environmental or spiritual issues and some promote children's self esteem. Most importantly - our children love them! You can click through to Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com in America to buy or read further. The blue links are for the UK store and the red ones for the USA store (both stores ship internationally). The main categories are all listed below. If you would like to be notified when we add more books you can join the monthly mailing listAlso see our second hand items
A selection of favourites: From Vegetarian themes
'That's Why We Don't Eat Animals: A Book About Vegans, Vegetarians, and All Living Things' by Ruby Roth. A stunningly illustrated book for children which compares the way animals live in the wild to the way their factory farmed counterparts exist. You can see both the book and the author on a video at amazon.com
'I Eat Vegetables' by Hannah Tofts. A very simple book for small children with large colour photos of different vegetables.
From the Love / growing up section  The Relax Kids series has been much used over the years in this house. From previous school stress and trauma to everyday relaxation and self esteem boosting tracks, we love them all! The Nature Meditations are our current favourite. Visit the Relax Kids site to see all their titles for kids and teens. In the States Amazon have a good range of the Relax Kids
'The Pop-Up Potty Book' by Marianne Bogardt and Maxie Chambliss. We loved this book when our children were at the learning about potties stage - the humour is appreciated by all ages and it really does seem to make little ones think about this issue!
The latest Mog book by Judith Kerr 'Goodbye Mog' brings a tear to all of us who have loved Mog through our own childhood and shared her with our own kids. The death of a loved animal is dealt with very matter of factly but also lovingly here with the spirit of Mog staying around to help a new kitten settle in. (More Mog in Festive titles )
From Spirituality
'Birdie Halleluyah!' by Judith Kerr, the author of the much loved 'Mog' books. This is a very comical but loving look at the relationship between a small boy and his guardian angel. Simple text and gentle, detailed pictures make it suitable for very small children upwards.
A beautiful angel colouring book by Diana Cooper. A lovely way to connect children with angels.
From Environment 
'Brother Eagle, Sister Sky' by Susan Jeffers. In the 1850s Chief Seattle delivered a message to the American government, who wanted to buy his peoples' land. This book is an interpretation of that message for children. Beautiful illustrations accompany the words of love and respect for the Earth.
'The Little Driver' by Martin Wagner. A thought provoking anti-car book for kids. Eight year old Joe wants nothing more than to have his own shiny, red car. When the dream comes true he discovers the perils of petrol, car salesmen, accidents, congestion and a host of social issues involving driving. The book leaves you thinking about our car mad culture - how did we get here, where will we go? - reading age 7 and up.
From Festive titles'The Spring Equinox - celebrating the greening of the Earth' - stories from different cultures and traditions - also hands on activities for children.
'The Winter Solstice' - a wonderful look at the different traditions of the solstice from a variety of cultures. The author has good ideas for explaining the tilt of the earth in relation to the sun to children. The book finishes with a Cherokee creation tale.
From the Caring for animals section 
'Do Animals have Feelings Too?' by David L. Rice. True stories of animals exhibiting behaviour showing joy, loyalty and great intelligence.
'Spirit - Stallion of the Cimarron' - a beautiful and moving film about a wild stallion who would not be 'broken' though he does develop a strong friendship with a native American boy. Great soundtrack by Bryan Adams too. Buy UK or Buy US (VHS)
From the Feminist page 
'Minty - a story of young Harriet Tubman' - here is a 'fiction mixed with facts' telling of the childhood of Harriet Tubman, who is famous for leading hundreds of slaves to freedom through the underground railroad. A very inspiring book, and also a good introduction to the subject of slavery for children. Buy UK or Buy US
'Princess Smartypants' - here is a fairy story with a feminist slant! Princess Smartypants does not want to get married - she wants to stay a Ms. and live happily ever after. She has to outwit Prince Swashbuckle first though - very funny book.
From Dr. Seuss
'The Lorax' - a strong environmental message here about deforestation and pollution from Dr. Seuss's lorax 'who speaks for the trees' and the greedy onceler who cuts down truffula trees to knit thneads (which everyone needs)
From Miscellaneous
What a great book about numbers. I used to watch Johnny Ball's series and wonder why maths there was so interesting but so boring at school. It starts off like early years Waldorf numeracy, looking at the history of counting but moves on to amazing things like the Fibonacci sequence and phi, Pi, magic tricks, mazes, laws of chance and chaos - Daniel is fascinated by this book - what a change from the maths hating child he was. I (Lucy), who passed arithmatic 'O' Grade but have the numeracy skills of a baked bean, am also learning from this! Buy UK
From Adult books
'Food for Free' by Richard Mabey. This amazing little book details the edible wild plants, berries, fungus and seaweed of the British isles (be warned - the last chapter is shellfish!). Full colour pictures and intricate descriptions are mingled with notes on picking, recipes and serving ideas.
From Adult Fiction 
Published both for adults and teens (though our 11 year old loved it too) - 'the curious incident of the dog in the night-time' by Mark Haddon is an exiting and unusual novel. Seen through the eyes of a 15 year old boy with Aspergers Syndrome - gives a good insight into the autistic mind - intense and difficult to put down.
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