Few things are more thrilling to very young readers than the sudden realisation as a story unfolds that actually, it’s possible for them to know something that the protagonist doesn’t. This touching and funny tale about mistaken identity will have canny little ones roaring with laughter and shouting advice from the moment they realise just what, exactly, the ‘doggy’ Lily finds in her garden is – with the excitement of their superior knowledge increasing page by page (but be warned, Adam Stower’s gorgeous illustrations can be as heart-wrenching as they are hilarious – the images convey a subtle meta-narrative about hope, loss and innocence, which more sensitive children might well benefit from discussing.)
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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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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