Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2009, this lively yarn is a real treat to read aloud. Sean Taylor’s bouncy and bold rhyming text is brilliantly complemented by Hannah Shaw’s cheeky illustrations - and the story of a boastful crocodile who is eventually outwitted by an ear-wiggling donkey will certainly resonate with youngsters who are starting to socialise, and learning every day that they are both more and less skilled than their peers. The book has definite potential as a starting point for circle-time discussion - is anyone good at everything? How important is it to ‘be the best’? Can everyone in the group think of something only you can do? And shall we all try and wiggle our ears?
Wonder is the unforgettable story of August Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. With over five million copies sold, Wonder is a true modern classic, a…
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One of the most popular topics of conversation amongst young children is ‘what I was like when I was *really* small’. They love to compare themselves with who they were just a…
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Despite the relentless efforts of teachers, policy makers and passionate advocates of mathematics over many years, numeracy is still a skill that’s often rather bizarrely…
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With The Gruffalo’s Child, Julia Donaldson proved herself more than capable of following up what had quickly become a beloved children’s classic with a sequel of similar…
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Something exciting is happening at the Heavenly Hippos Wildlife Park; gold stars are going to be awarded to winning animals in four categories: most popular, tidiest; most stylish;…
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