The King of the Copper Mountains by Paul Biegel

Illustrations: Sally Collins, Translator: Gillian Hume The foreword by the author's son really set the mood for this book. This is a reprint, but it is one of those timeless narratives. The King is dying, and his heart has slowed. To keep it ticking, he needs stories. The sense of urgency is palpable as we…

Endangered Animals by Tom Jackson and Dangerous Animals by Barry Madden

When I was younger, I had an encyclopedia with one book focusing on animals. That had a clock-like pie next to the animal to indicate the danger of extinction. It was simple and effective and left a strong impression on me when it came to animals. As I grew older, I realised that the book…