The Book of Bedtime Stories

The Book of Bedtime Stories

Author: Mumsnet

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781406347173

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A beautifully illustrated treasury of stories to share at bedtime, written by members of Mumsnet and Gransnet and chosen by former Children's Laureate, Michael RosenThis beautiful gift book showcases the best new writing and illustration for children. It features ten prize-winning stories, each of which is illustrated by an up-and-coming artist. Perfect for reading aloud at bedtime, this is a book to enjoy again and again.


Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland

Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland

Author: Sharon Jacksties

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2020-02-07

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 0750994460

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Stories and animals have long travelled the same routes. Through our heritage of charming, quirky and profound tales, you will find yourself re-acquainted with Britain's wondrous fauna. Find out how hedgehog ended up with spines and what makes him scuttle so fast, discover how pigs saved a prince from leprosy and why the wealthy lord was so intent on capturing the black fox. Sharon Jacksties' wonderful book combines traditional stories, little-known zoological facts and true anecdotes to create a treasure trove of stories for animal lovers of every kind.


A Huntsman Spider In My House

A Huntsman Spider In My House

Author: Michelle Ray

Publisher: Morgan James Publishing

Published: 2014-07

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1614488428

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A common Huntsman spider is caught in the world of a little human girl. Will the Huntsman spider survive? Children are too often taught to quickly rid their world of pesky, scary spiders. A Huntsman Spider in My House is an imaginative and engaging story of a Huntsman spider and a little girl, designed for young children all over the world. The delightfully simple style and vivid graphics will entertain and inspire children to appreciate the world in which they live. A Huntsman Spider in My House is the first in the Little Aussie Critters children’s book series.


The Story Cure

The Story Cure

Author: Susan Elderkin

Publisher: Canongate Books

Published: 2016-10-27

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 1782115285

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The stories that shape our children's lives are too important to be left to chance. With The Story Cure, bibliotherapists Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin have put together the perfect manual for grown-ups who want to initiate young readers into one of life's greatest pleasures. There's a remedy for every hiccup and heartache, whether it's between the covers of a picture book, a pop-up book, or a YA novel. You'll find old favourites like The Borrowers and The Secret Garden alongside modern soon-to-be classics by Michael Morpurgo, Malorie Blackman and Frank Cottrell-Boyce, as well as helpful lists of the right reads to fuel any obsession - from dogs or dinosaurs, space or spies. Wise and witty, The Story Cure will help any small person you know through the trials and tribulations of growing up, and help you fill their bookshelves with adventure, insight and a lifetime of fun.


Daisy and the Trouble with Zoos

Daisy and the Trouble with Zoos

Author: Kes Gray

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-09-30

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1407076833

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It's Daisy's birthday and she's having a special birthday treat! Mum has invited her best friends, Gabby and Dylan, on a trip to the zoo - and, best of all, Mum has arranged for Daisy to go into the actual penguin cage with the actual zoo keeper and FEED actual penguins! REAL ACTUAL PENGUINS! With actual beaks and everything!! Trouble is, Daisy doesn't just feed the penguins, she 'adopts' one to take home and everything . . .


You Choose

You Choose

Author: Pippa Goodhart

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2023-01-19

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0241648971

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** OVER 2 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD ** Imagine you could go anywhere, meet anyone and do anything. Where would you live? Where would you sleep? Who would be your friends? What games would you play? Go on . . . you choose! With the help of Nick Sharratt's wonderfully detailed illustrations, Pippa Goodhart explores a whole range of scenarios where choosing is made fun! This is a timeless classic which children will love to return to again and again - and there's something new to find on every read! Also available: You Choose Your Dreams You Choose in Space You Choose Fairy Tales


Winnie the Witch

Winnie the Witch

Author: Anthony Clark

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2001-12-13

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 1849437963

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Winnie the Witch uses her magic to solve some very practical problems. But the results are never quite as she imagined... One day after turning everything in her house black to hide the mess, she discovers she can no longer see her black cat Wilbur. So she decides to use a bit of magic, and that's when the trouble really starts... This wonderful new play for children brings together all three books in the award-winning Winnie the Witch series which have delighted children all over the world. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce children aged 3 to 6 to the excitement of live theatre.


Say Zoop!

Say Zoop!

Author: Hervé Tullet

Publisher: Handprint Books

Published: 2017-09-27

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781760631598

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Best-selling author Herve Tullet extends an irresistible invitation to young children to whisper, sing and shout their way through another magical book experience.