Synopses & Reviews
In the newest tale from the award-winning author of Room on the Broom, Freddie meets a fairy who grants his every wish—almost Freddie finds a fairy, tangled in a tree. Freddie is desperate for a pet, so when he rescues Bessie-Belle and she offers to grant his wishes, he knows just what to ask for. The only problem is that Bessie-Belle can't hear very well, and Freddie tends to mumble, and Freddie is given a net. So they keep trying. Luckily, the Fairy Queen is on hand to explain. This is a delightful tale full of Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyme and wit, with a subtle message about hearing impairments.
Synopsis
A wonderful rhyme book full of action and noise—perfect for teaching kids to love poetry Whenever I'm tired of being me
I swing around like a chimpanzee.
Are you tired of being you? Here's a whole bookful of things you can do! There are rhymes to make you wriggle and giggle, shrug and sigh, snap like a crocodile, and slither like a snake. The verse jumps off the page, and the snazzy illustrations add to the fun. Bright, bold, and accessible, these rhymes are packed full of noises and actions, making them perfect for joining in.
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Count with Ted from one to 10 as he goes on an amazing nighttime adventureWhen Ted falls out of bed, three mice whisk him off on a breathtaking adventure. They zoom around in fast cars, go on a balloon ride, and climb a building-block mountain. It's all very exciting, but will Ted ever get back to his bed? This book's counting theme is woven perfectly into a magical, rhythmic text by The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson.
Synopsis
Will anything wake Lydia Lou? A new picture book from the author of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. A little ghost tries to give Lydia Lou a scare, but he can't even wake her up. So he fetches his noisy animal friends to help.
Mew! Moo! Too-whit too-whoo!
Wake up do, Lydia Lou!
Will anything ever wake her? A gentle and playful bedtime read, full of fun sounds which children will love to join in with time and time again.
About the Author
Julia Donaldson is the author of more than 60 books, including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, and The Spiffiest Giant in Town. Karen George is the winner of the Waterstone's/Macmillan Children's Books Picture This competition, beating more than 900 aspiring artists to take the prize of working with Julia Donaldson.