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Author: Wendy Cope Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 9780571193622 Category : Children's stories Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
Wendy Cope's selection includes something for every taste, drawing from classic tradition as well as from contemporary work. There are funny stories about disastrous dogs and oblong pancakes; haunting folk tales from Africa and Japan; retellings of well-lovedfavourites including 'The Emperor's New Clothes' and 'Beauty and the Beast'; fairytales about kings and castles and stories about ordinary boys and girls set in the present day. Friendly artwork reinforces the meaning of the text and brings the characters alive as the stories unfold.
Author: Wendy Cope Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 9780571193622 Category : Children's stories Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
Wendy Cope's selection includes something for every taste, drawing from classic tradition as well as from contemporary work. There are funny stories about disastrous dogs and oblong pancakes; haunting folk tales from Africa and Japan; retellings of well-lovedfavourites including 'The Emperor's New Clothes' and 'Beauty and the Beast'; fairytales about kings and castles and stories about ordinary boys and girls set in the present day. Friendly artwork reinforces the meaning of the text and brings the characters alive as the stories unfold.
Author: Various Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 0571363946 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 370
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A stunning collection of bedtime stories for 5-7 year olds which promote modern-day messages of inclusivity, acceptance and bravery in the face of adversity.Stories that are full of hope and courage brimming with positivity as an antidote to the often close-minded, anxiety-inducing world we currently live in.A gift of great beauty to be treasured for years to come.With stories from: Aisha Bushby, Ann Jungman, Ayesha Braganza, Claire Barker, Emma Carroll, Hannah Lee, Ingrid Persaud, Kate Saunders, Kieran Larwood, Lou Kuenzler, Lucy Farfort, Martyn Ford, Michael Mann, Natasha Farrant, Pip Jones, Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Reba Khatun.
Author: Various Publisher: Faber & Faber Children's Books ISBN: 9780571307593 Category : Children's stories Languages : en Pages : 0
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A lovingly restored edition of a classic collection, featuring 45 timeless tales for children, with original illustrations by Shirley Hughes.
Author: Pip Jones Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 0571339190 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 35
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It's raining, it's pouring. And Daddy is snoring. Mummy is working. Oh, EVERYTHING'S BORING. What can Ruby Roo do on a rainy day? Use her imagination! This jaunty, thrilling rhyming text sees these two intrepid explorers jet off to the jungle in their cardboard seaplane, and swing through the exotic pot plant canopy . . . encountering some strangely familiar characters on their way! Packed with humour, colour and adventure - and with tons of 'clues' for children to spot - this is the latest picture book sensation from Pip Jones and superstar illustrator, Laura Hughes.
Author: Polly Faber Publisher: Candlewick Press ISBN: 0763691747 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 144
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An unlikely friendship blossoms between Mango, a little girl with an assortment of talents, and Bambang, an Asian tapir. Mango Allsorts is good at all sorts of things, not just karate and chess. Bambang is most definitely not-a-pig and is now lost in a very busy city. When the two unexpectedly meet, a friendship begins. Bambang requires a great deal of coaxing and comforting to help him acclimate to the big city, and Mango is just the girl for the job. But when Mango faces a nerve-racking challenge of her own, will Bambang be able to return the favor? Filled with adventures and plenty of banana pancakes, this collection of four stories is sure to amuse and inspire any child — or not-a-pig.
Author: Eoin McLaughlin Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 0571340032 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 54
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A beautiful, heartwarming picture book with all the universal appeal of Guess How Much I Love You.Hedgehog was feeling sad.As sad as a hedgehog can feel.So sad only one thing could help . . .Tortoise was feeling sad. As sad as a tortoise can feel. So sad only one thing could help . . .In this clever flipbook, both a hedgehog and a tortoise are looking for a hug. They ask all the other animals they come across but for some reason no one will hug them. Until a wise owl explains: Hedgehog is too spiky; Tortoise is too bony. And that's when they find each other!'Feels like being enveloped in your very own hug.' Kirkus'A smashing story time tale.' Books for Keeps'It's utterly lovely. It makes her face light up every time she hears it.' The Guardian Best Books of 2019
Author: Christine Allison Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0307755185 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 449
Book Description
Arranged as a lively journey through the year, 365 Bedtime Stories includes stories for every mood, occasion, and day of the year. There are stories celebrating the New Year, beginnings and second chances, myths about the arrival of spring, foolhardy stories for April, tales of independence for July, spooky tales for October nights, soothing tales for difficult days, tales of gratitude and thanksgiving, and miracles for the year end. Although each story is designed to be read aloud, the charming drawings and sidebars on storytelling that accompany them are likely to inspire both readers and listeners to add their own imaginative embellishments along the way. Designed for children from ages 2 to 10 years old, these entertaining stories are short enough (one-half to one-and-a-half pages long) to make it easy for readers to agree to the "just one more story" their listeners are sure to request.
Author: Gavin Puckett Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 0571336434 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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Now Dad has got a mohawk -It must be two feet tall!It's scraping on the ceiling!Oh, I don't like this at all.Dad usually looks fairly sensible, so it's a bit surprising when he starts appearing with outlandish new hairstyles! Then things get weirder when he turns up in odd and eccentric clothes! Why can this be? Has he gone mad? No, it's a fancy dress party!
Author: James Catchpole Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 0571358322 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
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The first ever picture book addressing how a disabled child might want to be spoken to.What happened to you? Was it a shark? A burglar? A lion? Did it fall off?Every time Joe goes out the questions are the same . . . what happened to his leg? But is this even a question Joe has to answer?A ground-breaking, funny story that helps children understand what it might feel like to be seen as different.'A revolutionary book on disability.' Inclusive Storytime'Catchpole's beautifully judged, child-friendly words ably evoke the fatigue and wariness of repeatedly being asked the same question rather than simply being accepted and allowed to play, while George's warm images amplify the delight of shared imagination.' The Guardian'Wonderful, delightful and important. [...] Not only will it help nondisabled adults and children understand what it is like to be singled out for being different, but it will empower disabled children and help them realise they don't have to justify themselves to people they don't know.' Jen Campbell, bestselling author of Franklin's Flying Bookshop'With beautifully characterful illustrations and plenty of calming white space, it exudes gentle energy and humour to appeal to every child. This is a stunningly clever book.' BookTrust'The beauty of What Happened to You? is its focus on empathy... a brilliant book to open up the conversation with pre-school kids.' Disability Arts Online'A groundbreaking picture book reflecting the world of a visibly disabled child... a funny and very enjoyable read that will nevertheless perform an urgently needed task and generate very useful discussion at home and school.' LoveReading4Kids
Author: Wendy Cope
Author: Wendy Cope
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Author: Eoin McLaughlin
Author: Christine Allison
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