![]() A book to ease those first-day jitters! “No way!” is Simon’s mantra when his parents tell him that tomorrow is his first day of school. After he tries to convince himself that he is not scared, Simon calls for help from Mom and Dad, who assure him that he will learn a lot, meet new friends, and have a great day at school. And they may just be right! After a day of drawing, playing, eating, resting, and making music, Mom tells Simon that it’s time to go home. His answer? “No way!” Author-illustrator Stephanie Blake has created a lovable character in Simon the Super Rabbit, whose cautious approach to something new will feel familiar for parents and children alike. The Chicken Thief by Beatrice Rodriquez 18/08/2009
![]() When a fox steals a chicken from her friends, they set out to rescue her. They negotiate forests, climb mountains and cross the sea to get her back. But it becomes perfectly clear that the chicken and fox love each other, as the chicken explains most eloquently - in a book entirely without words. ![]() The second and final part of the thrilling adventure of heroism and friendship in an unforgettable miniature world. Toby's world is under greater threat than ever before. A giant crater has been dug right into the centre of the Tree, moss and lichen invade the branches, and one tyrant controls it all. Leo Blue, once Toby's best friend, now his worst enemy, is holding Elisha prisoner, hunting the Grass People with merciless force, capturing all who stand in his way, inflicting a life of poverty and fear. But returning after several years among the Grass People, Toby will fight back. And this time he's not alone. A resistance is forming... One of Those Days by John Heffernan 18/08/2009
![]() When Samantha wakes up one morning she finds it is one of those days. Those are the days when Belinda's imagination carries her away to fantastic settings and amazing adventures. In her imagination, the bathroom becomes an underwater world full of sea creatures, and her mother's car becomes a rocket. A humorous and inspiring book about the power of imagination. ![]() Oliver Donnington Rimington-Sneep Tossed and turned and woke from his sleep.Though Bat and Owl and Fox were there Ted didn t seem to be anywhere. Poor Oliver has lost his Ted and must make a journey far and wide to find him before he can go to sleep. Beautifully illustrated this is a fantastic journey of the imagination - and another perfect bedtime read. | CategoriesAll ArchivesJanuary 2012 |
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