The Nine Lives Of Montezuma Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Chris Chapman (this edition only) Another enthralling tale from award winning author and Children’s Laureate, Michael Morgurgo. Montezuma is a chapter book which follows the adventurous nine lives of a farmyard cat. Beginning with his timely escape as a new born kitten from a hungry barn yard owl, an event which changes the course of his life and saves him from the fate of the other kittens, Monty’s escapades and […]
TIM ALL ALONE– Book by Edward Ardizzone –
– Book by Edward Ardizzone –
Tim All Alone Author and Illustrator: Edward Ardizzone Reading: Stephen Fry Arriving home after a holiday voyage at sea, little Tim finds an extraordinary thing has happened. His parents are no longer living in their house, in fact no one is there at all. Most young readers will find this story quite gripping. It won a prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal when it was published in the 1950’s and can still effortlessly tickle the imagination of any tablet toting child. […]
DOUG THE BUG THAT WENT BOING– Book by Sue Hendra –
– Book by Sue Hendra –
Doug The Bug that Went Boing Author and Illustrator: Sue Hendra A very funny story about friendship, arguments, fair play and saying sorry. Written and illustrated with drama and wit this adorable bug will have pre-schoolers laughing. As best friends Doug and Trevor quarrel over whose turn it is to get the berry ball down, a terrible thing happens. Scooped up with a daisy, Doug finds himself in a flowerpot on high rise window ledge. How will he ever get […]
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON – Book by Crockett Johnson –
– Book by Crockett Johnson –
Harold And The Purple Crayon Author and Illustrator: Crockett Johnson An essential children’s picture book classic, Harold And The Purple Crayon is a triumph of pure creativity. Adrift on a white page, tiny tot Harold uses his imagination to create a world of his choosing. Step by step Harold uses his purple crayon to draw a moonlit landscape and all his adventures in it. With delight and mystery we are lead through the story unable to guess what will […]
SIR CHARLIE STINKY SOCKS AND THE REALLY BIG ADVENTURE – Book by Kristina Stephenson –
– Book by Kristina Stephenson –
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure Author and Illustrator: Kristina Stephenson Stunningly illustrated with great detail and expression, you will fall in love with the adventures of Sir Charlie and his trusty friends. This young knight is both fearless and thoughtful, well prepared and brave. Charlie embarks upon the first of his adventures to investigate a tall tower in the middle of a dark and ominous wood. The adventure is filled with great solutions to the […]
PADDINGTON – Book by Michael Bond and R.W. Alley –
– Book by Michael Bond and R.W. Alley –
Paddington Author : Michael Bond Illustrator: R.W. Alley Polite, perky and Peruvian, this little bear is still munching marmalade and drinking tea the good old-fashioned English way. Paddington meets the Brown family in this revised edition of the original 1972 publication. R.W Alley the fourth and current illustrator of the Paddington series, captures Paddington’s personality beautifully in this light and humorous tale. This British classic has not lost any of its original charm and readers will want to know […]
