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A deeply moving, vitally important picture book encouraging empathy
and kindness. Somewhere in this world, there is someone just like
you, who finds the same things funny and who laughs the way you do.
Have you ever stopped to think that there might be someone out
there who is just like you? And if they needed you, would you help
them? Helen Docherty’s lyrical rhyming text is perfectly matched
by David Roberts’ stunning, thoughtful illustrations, as the two
combine to make a picture book that is as necessary as it is
beautiful. Â
Our words have POWER! And no one understands this more than
Persephone the bee. Astronaut and telescopeRhinoceros;
kaleidoscopePterodactyl; saxophonePomegranate; xylophone! Hermione,
The Queen Bee, thinks Persephone should spend less time with words
and more time on the hunt for flowers, which are getting harder and
harder to find. But what if Persephone can use her words to help?
Join Persephone in this read-aloud, read-again rhyming story about
the power of our words, as well as the important task of protecting
our bees. Packed with bright illustrations and plenty of word-play,
The Bee Who Loved Words is the perfect way to introduce your little
one to the joy of language.
Leo the mouse isn't like the other knights. While they like
fighting, he'd rather read a book. Leo's parents are keen to turn
him into a proper knight, so they pack him off on a mission to tame
a dragon. But Leo knows that books are mightier than swords, and he
tames not just the dragon, but a troll and a griffin, too - by
reading them stories. With its witty rhyming text and glorious,
detailed illustrations, THE KNIGHT WHO WOULDN'T FIGHT is a joyful,
magical picture book about the power of stories.
One day, crawling under stones in the garden, Callum spies
Henrietta the woodlouse. Callum is determined to find her a home,
and stop her from getting squashed. With the help of his sister,
they try all sorts of different homes for Henrietta. But no matter
what they try, nothing seems to be right. Will they ever find the
perfect home for Henrietta? Highly engaging, illustrated picture
book to be read out loud to children aged 5-6 Ideal for reading
aloud at home with your child Helps expose your child to rich
language and curriculum-linked vocabulary Includes key terms from
Science and the topic area of habitats and basic ecology Part of
the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools 'These books
are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the
vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.' - Assistant Head,
Primary Academy The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging,
beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to
children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked
vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school
subjects and cultivate a love for reading.
In every house, in every bed, A bedtime book was being read...
Prepare to tuck into a magical tale about the importance of bedtime
stories. One night, all the animals' bedtime story books start
disappearing! That's right, no more books at night for the little
owls, the small squirrels, hedgehogs or even skunks. Books are just
disappearing left and right! One brave rabbit called Eliza sets out
to solve the mystery - is it a bat? A bird? Eliza finds that it's a
sad little Snatchabook, a small, magical creature who just wants
someone to read to him. And that's when a mission is set ... to
turn a wrong into right. A heart-warming bedtime story about
reading together and imaginative play, written by the fantastic
Helen Docherty and illustrated by Thomas Docherty With a wonderful
message about including and helping others, perfect for encouraging
empathy Helen and Thomas Docherty are the author and illustrator
behind The Screen Thief , The Knight Who Wouldn't Fight and
Abracazebra
A brilliantly written, laugh-out-loud rhyming text about books
and the joy of reading in the vein of New York Times bestsellers
It's a Book, How Rocket Learned to Read, and Dog Loves Books.
Where have all the bedtime stories gone?
One dark, dark night in Burrow Down, a rabbit named Eliza Brown
found a book and settled down...when a Snatchabook flew into
town.
It's bedtime in the woods of Burrow Down, and all the animals
are ready for their bedtime story. But books are mysteriously
disappearing. Eliza Brown decides to stay awake and catch the book
thief. It turns out to be a little creature called the Snatchabook
who has no one to read him a bedtime story. All turns out well when
the books are returned and the animals take turns reading bedtime
stories to the Snatchabook.
A heart-warming and funny tale about the different kinds of love,
and how no matter how much love you give you can never run out. You
can't measure love in a bucket or cup. You don't have to worry
you'll use it all up. Because love's not a game where you have to
keep score. Whenever you give some, you'll always have more. When
you've run out of everything else you'll still find . . . You can
never run out of love. Find our about all different kinds of love
in this gorgeous book by award-winning author Helen Docherty with
illustrations from the brilliant Ali Pye. 'Love never runs out -
what a perfect message for parents to share with their children ...
The message of love is repeated throughout this sweet and gentle
book.' Parents in Touch
From the author/illustrator team behind The Snatchabook comes a
book-filled adventure on the high seas! Nell is finally a pirate!
And she has her trusty Pirate's Almanac to help her sail the seas,
even if Captain Gnash doesn't like books on his ship. But when the
journey gets rough and the captain is in trouble, it's Nell and all
her pirate knowledge that saves the day and leads them to the
greatest buried treasure of all...
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Someone Just Like You
Helen Docherty; Illustrated by David Roberts
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R467
R361
Discovery Miles 3 610
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From the author/illustrator team behind The Snatchabook comes a
book-filled adventure on the high seas! Nell is finally a pirate!
And she has her trusty Pirate's Almanac to help her sail the seas,
even if Captain Gnash doesn't like books on his ship. But when the
journey gets rough and the captain is in trouble, it's Nell and all
her pirate knowledge that saves the day and leads them to the
greatest buried treasure of all…
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The Snatchabook (Paperback)
Helen Docherty; Illustrated by Thomas Docherty
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R225
R194
Discovery Miles 1 940
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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A magical tale about the importance of bedtime stories. In every
house, in every bed, A bedtime book was being read... But then, one
night, all the animals' bedtime story books start disappearing. One
brave rabbit sets out to solve the mystery - and finds that it's a
sad little Snatchabook, a small, magical creature who just wants
someone to read to him.
Can King March hide his long ears at the queen's birthday party?
Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by
children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help
children succeed at school. We've combined these with
fully-decodable books that help you match your phonics teaching and
practice, while inspiring and engaging your young readers.
Specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary alongside
their decoding skills, these books are perfect for sharing.
From the author/illustrator team behind The Snatchabook comes a
music-filled journey to bedtime. "Orange moon, blue baboon. Blue
baboon spies bassoon." Blue baboon is eager to play the bassoon
with her new friends. But a monsoon threatens to spoil the fun.
Fortunately a big balloon arrives in time to carry them to a dune
where they can all play in tune together! Praise for The Storybook
Knight: "A plot summary doesn't do justice to the childlike charm
and wit of this colorful picture book."-Booklist Praise for The
Snatchabook: "I dare you to try to read The Snatchabook silently to
yourself. You can't do it. The book is so wonderful it demands to
be read out loud. And besides, if you didn't read the book out
loud, how would the Snatch-a-book hear it?"-Caldecott Medalist
Brian Selznick "This ever-so-sweet story begs to be read out loud.
No doubt this one will be a hit with kids and parents
alike."-Booklist "With rhyming text reminiscent of Dr. Seuss's
work, this book refuses to be read silently. Children will be
begging for this book to be read to them every night-clever ones
will claim they want to keep the Snatchabook happy."-School Library
Journal "The story is sweet and the illustrations darling."-Kirkus
Reviews "This whodunit with an uplifting ending will appeal to fans
of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!...[It] celebrates bedtime
reading as a ritual to be revered, and features a thief who merely
wants to share in the fun."-Shelf Awareness Pro
Orange moon, blue baboon. Blue baboon spies bassoon. Blue Baboon is
eager to play the bassoon with her new friends. But a monsoon
threatens to spoil the fun. Fortunately, a big balloon arrives in
time to carry them to a dune where they can all play in tune. A
perfect picture book young readers will want to pick up again and
again.
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