JUNO Book Club
Winter Book Club: four new books for adults
The Art of Breastfeeding: The Leading Source of Breastfeeding Support and Information by La Leche League International, Pinter & Martin First published in 1958, this is the ninth edition of the La Leche League publication that supports families with breastfeeding. It is a weighty volume that brings up-to-date information and generations of wisdom to parents. Included in the book are chapters on why it matters, getting started, life with a breastfed baby, managing common challenges, going back to work, sleep and weaning. Itâs roughly set out by age of baby (breastfeeding a newborn raises different questions to breastfeeding a toddler) so you can easily access the information you need for a particular stage, though itâs interesting to look ahead when thinking about how long you might breastfeed for. reading this book makes you feel youâre in safe hands The book is refreshingly inclusive â âWhether youâre pregnant, adopting, or working with a surrogate, congratulations!â â and it recognises those who donât identify as mothers...
Winter Book Club: four new books for adults
The Art of Breastfeeding: The Leading Source of Breastfeeding Support and Information by La Leche League International, Pinter & Martin First published in 1958, this is the ninth edition of the La Leche...
Autumn Book Club: five new books for adults
Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles By Julia Davis and Tessa Venuti Sanderson, Singing Dragon A circle, as Davis and Sanderson explain in their introduction, is âa space where each person has the opportunity both to speak and be listened to without interruption or commentâ, and for anyone considering venturing into facilitating a circle, this book is essential reading. It is a comprehensive guide to everything you will need to consider and covers practical information about how to set up the space, the importance of welcoming, suggestions for opening and settling, how to manage timings, how to market your circle, and more. There are troubleshooting topics too, such as how to manage power dynamics and how to ensure everyone feels able to participate fully. Davis and Sanderson are wise and encouraging guides. Throughout the book, they share their own experiences and there are anecdotes from other seasoned...
Autumn Book Club: five new books for adults
Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles By Julia Davis and Tessa Venuti Sanderson, Singing Dragon A circle, as Davis and Sanderson explain in their introduction, is âa...
Autumn Book Club: eight new books for children
Pepper and Me By Beatrice Alemagna, Thames & Hudson The little girl in this story falls and scrapes her knee. She doesnât like the sight of blood and the scab that forms there scares her. It hangs around for ages, so the girl decides to name it Pepper. Pepper begins to talk and gradually becomes a tolerated companion wherever the girl goes. Itâs such a quirky concept for a book, but the slowly healing scab â a feature of childhood â is very clever in capturing the way time passes when youâre a child: long days spent outside, trips to see grandparents, getting bored and making up stories. Pepper is there throughout, and by the time she goes, the girl has grown up a bit, and sheâs learned how to live with something that once scared her. The Riverâs A Singer: Selected Poems By Valerie Bloom, illustrated by Sophie Bass,...
Autumn Book Club: eight new books for children
Pepper and Me By Beatrice Alemagna, Thames & Hudson The little girl in this story falls and scrapes her knee. She doesnât like the sight of blood and the scab...
Books for Inspiration: Van Gogh and friends
Goodnight, Starry Night: Bedtime Poems Inspired by Works of Art By Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Allison Colpoys, Thames & Hudson In this gorgeous collection of poems by Joseph Coelho inspired by works of art, words and images work together to encourage children into a state of calm and peacefulness. The first artwork in the book is Van Goghâs âThe Starry Nightâ, accompanied by the poem âRiver Skyâ. Coelhoâs soothing words help us to look deeply at the painting and weâre swept into its dreamy world. Art psychotherapist Mary Rose Brady who consulted on the book, describes how we attune with our children when we read these poems aloud at bedtime, helping them to feel safe and regulated, ready for sleep. The book is perfectly curated to achieve this. Small Stories of Great Artists By Laurence Anholt, Taschen These delightful stories tell of real children who were touched by the lives...
Books for Inspiration: Van Gogh and friends
Goodnight, Starry Night: Bedtime Poems Inspired by Works of Art By Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Allison Colpoys, Thames & Hudson In this gorgeous collection of poems by Joseph Coelho inspired...
Late Summer Book Club: eight new books for chil...
Dive, Dive into the Night Sea By Thea Lu, Walker Studio This narrative non-fiction book is beautifully illustrated and designed. The greyscale illustrations shot through with torchlight and bioluminescent colour are full of atmosphere. We enter an eerie yet magical silent world, where manta rays swoop overhead and sperm whales drift vertically near the surface as they sleep. Flaps on each page lift to reveal more secrets of the sea at night. The story can be enjoyed by younger children, following the narrative text, while older children will be fascinated by the hidden information. Billieâs Buzz By Alison Brown, Farshore Billie the bee desperately wants to be in a pet show so she can show everyone her talents. She finds a boy looking for a pet, and together they brush up their skills ready for the contest. But when the day arrives, the boy advises Billie not to buzz and...
Late Summer Book Club: eight new books for children
Dive, Dive into the Night Sea By Thea Lu, Walker Studio This narrative non-fiction book is beautifully illustrated and designed. The greyscale illustrations shot through with torchlight and bioluminescent colour...
Books for Inspiration: Nature Up Close
World of Rot: Learn All About the Wriggly, Slimy, Super-cool Decomposers We Couldnât Live Without By Britt Crow-Miller, illustrated by Bruno Valasse, Storey Publishing Decomposition is âthe important process of recycling whatâs dead back into whatâs livingâ. I loved finding out what happens when a tree falls and how it becomes a âânurse logâ for new lifeâ, and how the build-up of gases inside a decomposing whale can take an explosive turn! We learn about the organisms that undertake the important job of decomposition and discover some that live in our houses, and others in our bodies! World of Rot gives us a surprisingly fresh perspective of the natural world, and I love the vibrant illustrations. The Animal Body Book: An Insiderâs Guide to the World of Animal Anatomy By Jess French, illustrated by Jonathan Woodward, DK This book is a fascinating exploration of animals, inside and out. Stunning photographs...
Books for Inspiration: Nature Up Close
World of Rot: Learn All About the Wriggly, Slimy, Super-cool Decomposers We Couldnât Live Without By Britt Crow-Miller, illustrated by Bruno Valasse, Storey Publishing Decomposition is âthe important process of...
Late Summer Book Club: three new reads for adults
Reviews by Alice Ellerby and Jess Hazel Itâs Not Fair: Why Itâs Time for a Grown-up Conversation About How Adults Treat Children By Eloise Rickman, Scribe Rickman describes children, collectively, as âthe most discriminated-against group in our societyâ. In Itâs Not Fair, she asks us to consider âadultismâ: âthe structural discrimination and oppression children face from adults, and societyâs bias towards adultsâ. The book is enlightening. It is a call for childrenâs liberation. Among the topics it covers are politics, parenting and education, and it reveals the harm caused to children through adultism inherent in each. It focuses on the UK, Australia and the US, where the prevailing attitude towards children has been to consider them as âbelongingâ to their parents. Rickman likens this to the way women were once seen the book is enlightening. It is a call for childrenâs liberation as the property of their fathers and husbands,...
Late Summer Book Club: three new reads for adults
Reviews by Alice Ellerby and Jess Hazel Itâs Not Fair: Why Itâs Time for a Grown-up Conversation About How Adults Treat Children By Eloise Rickman, Scribe Rickman describes children, collectively,...
Summer Book Club: three new books for adults
Soulful Pregnancy: A Life-changing Guide to Creative and Empowering Pregnancy By Alice Grist, Womancraft Publishing This guide to pregnancy and new motherhood invites you to mark your pregnancy as a life-changing transition; to experience it mindfully and to be conscious in the decisions you make in becoming the parent you would like to be. The book is divided into trimesters and, broadly, has a chapter per week of pregnancy, each with its own focus, such as Navigating Chaos, Grandmother Wisdom and Self-acceptance. The chapters all follow a similar format: an introduction to the theme, a meditation, a soulful practice, a creative practice, journal prompts and an affirmation. They are only a few pages long, but each chapter provides a powerful focus for a week of reflection and creative exploration. A lovely dimension to this book is that Grist herself is pregnant as she writes it. This makes her a real companion...
Summer Book Club: three new books for adults
Soulful Pregnancy: A Life-changing Guide to Creative and Empowering Pregnancy By Alice Grist, Womancraft Publishing This guide to pregnancy and new motherhood invites you to mark your pregnancy as a life-changing...
Summer Book Club: seven new books for children
Solstice: Around the World on the Longest, Shortest Day By Jen Breach, illustrated by 14 global artists, What on Earth Books This book is set on the solstice â the summer solstice if youâre in the northern hemisphere, or the winter solstice if youâre in the south. We travel from the southernmost tip in Antarctica, where the sun doesnât rise, to Svalbard in Norway, where it doesnât set, with 12 other stops along the way. At each one, a child introduces us to where they live. They tell us about their family, the local environment, their customs and food, and we learn a few words from their language. Nobomi, who lives in Cape Town, is on a boat watching whales migrate along South Africaâs west coast, and Tuta, from Ecuador, is celebrating Inti Raymi, the sun festival that happens on the solstice, the last day of the Incan year. Solstice...
Summer Book Club: seven new books for children
Solstice: Around the World on the Longest, Shortest Day By Jen Breach, illustrated by 14 global artists, What on Earth Books This book is set on the solstice â the...
Books for Inspiration: Grandparents
Until You Find the Sun By Maryam Hassan and Anna Wilson, Hodder Childrenâs Books Aminah loves listening to her grandfather Daâs stories. When she and her parents move to another country, Aminah doesnât know how sheâll manage without him. Da reassures her, âI am always with you. You will find sunshine wherever you go.â Amid the bad weather and unfamiliar language, she doesnât find it immediately, but from far away, over the phone, Da assures her that her adventure is just beginning. One day, she finds a friend to make snow angels with, and her new home starts to feel less cold. This is a touching depiction of long-distance family love. Daâs steadfast belief that things will be OK offers real comfort to Aminah in helping her cope with change. Esma Farouk, Lost in the Souk By Lisa Boersen and Hasna Elbaamrani, illustrated by Annelies Vandenbosch, Floris Books Esma canât...
Books for Inspiration: Grandparents
Until You Find the Sun By Maryam Hassan and Anna Wilson, Hodder Childrenâs Books Aminah loves listening to her grandfather Daâs stories. When she and her parents move to another...