Honey-voiced thespian Nanette Newman (probably still bestknown for advertising washing up liquid) has written many books for children and this – her latest – is typically gentle, warm and imaginative. Beautifully capturing the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild (and illustrated with quirky charm by Emma Chichester Clark), it cleverly and creatively turns the question, ‘what do you want to be when you grow up?’ on its head – and is a great starting point for all kinds of discussions: when is someone actually ‘grown up’? Can we really be whatever we want to be? Why do people have jobs? How many careers can we think of that could make the world a better place? And what would be the perfect flavour for Brussels sprouts?
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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