Exceptional picture book with an uplifting story and wonderful illustrations that is guaranteed to bring joy into everyone's life. Fern's Nanna has not been herself of late. And when Mum remarks that all the joy seems to have gone out of her life, Fern decides to fetch the joy back. With a net, a box and a bag to help her, she begins her search for joy...
A magical story about the importance of kindness and friendship. When a little girl finds a lost star, she takes it home and cares for it, just like a beloved pet. She reads it stories, makes it special snacks and tucks it into bed at night. The more she cares for the star, the brighter it glows. Until, one day, it's time to let go ... A heartfelt story about caring for others and learning to let go, from BAFTA award-winning writer and CILIP Greenaway-nominated author Corrinne Averiss. Perfect for sharing at bedtime.
Tess loves her family, but when she has to leave for the first day of school, she is worried that the love might not stretch that far. An uplifing picture book, bringing comfort to children who are going to school for the first time, have separation anxiety, have lost a close family member, or are dealing with parental divorce.
The story of the whimsical friendship between a shy panda and a boy, their lives forever linked by music and mist.
Sorrel had never had a friend who was just the same, until she met Sage. But can one sleepover ruin a whole friendship? Squirrels Sage and Sorrel are just the same: they like the same games, sing the same songs and say the same things at the same time. They even have the same stripe on their tails! But when Sage invites her friend for a sleepover, Sorrel discovers they aren't the same at all while Sage has a huge family and an even bigger treehouse home, Sorrel lives with her mum in a tiny tree. Sorrel must hide how different she is, otherwise Sage won't be her friend, will she?
Embark on a cosmic adventure with Moon Mouse as he travels through space, exploring themes of friendship and connection. This enchanting journey highlights the importance of relationships while navigating the wonders of the universe.
With a charmingly tenacious and relatable female character, this is the perfect book for anyone who loved Rebecca Patterson's My Big Shouting Day! Corrinne Averiss is a debut author and her first picture book, A Dot in the Snow, is due to be published by OUP in October 2016.
The playground is packed with children playing, but Tom is sitting on a bench with his dad. He's just not sure he's brave enough to join in .
Comet is Finn's dog, and very best friend. But when Comet falls ill and has to go to the vets, how will Finn manage without him?
Die Geschichte einer unzertrennlichen Freundschaft