...on the pavement outside of Laura's window. Laura rushes outside with her torch to take a closer look at the star. Laura is in awe of the stars beauty, but then notices that a point of the star has broken off.
Laura gently carries the star back into her house and manages to stick the broken point of the star back on. Laura then takes the star into her bed and tells it her secrets.
When she wakes up in the morning the star has disappeared. Laura ... ...lots of fun detail, like Laura's dragon mug and plate of cookies. Teddy peeps out from under the duvet.
This is a lovely, touching story of friendship and putting the needs of others before your own needs. It can be read on many different levels. A very young child will love the illustrations and simple story. For an older child the story can help with a discussion about the needs of others and important friendships. My son and I discussed how important ...
Advantages: title, excellent author Disadvantages: bit short
This book is based on a girl who is ignored by some of her fellow family members but is then it is her time to shine when her granny struck ill and looked after. the cover is very appealing and shows the main character throughout the story. my sister and myself recommend this book to young girls as it is very interesting and relates to us in a way. the author is a favourite throughout my bookshelf and the illustrator is a very experienced drawer ...
Advantages: Wonderful bedtime story that is beaustifully illustrated Disadvantages: The words alone are not exciting
...boy decides to take the lost penguin back to where he came from with many humorous failed attempts. Then when he finally succeeds he is struck by loneliness and realises that they have become great friends. Realising his loss he goes to search for his friend only to find him gone. The end is a surprise heart warming reunion at sea which children love.
The illustrations are bright beautiful water colours and the characters truly lovable, especially ...
Advantages: SHOWS HOW DIIFUCULT LIFE CAN BE Disadvantages: NONE
...go and have an operation. lola is worried looking after her brother on her own so she phones up her auntie to come and look after them. thier mum turns very ill but in the end they go and live with thier auntie in the pub and her mum calls it big sister little sister.
its a really good book i enjoyed it
SO BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! ...
Advantages: Good re-telling of original, lift the flap opportunities. Disadvantages: None to moan about!!
...poorly
And she's ha a little moan.
So would you be a sweetheart,
Pop over right right away.
And take this shopping with you,
It would really make her day."
As the traditional tale goes, Little Red Riding Hood sets off with the shopping to Grandma's house, encounters the wolf who hatched an evil plan to eat Red Riding Hood and so on and so forth. The story line is the virtually the same as the traditional tale, although the wolf only hides Grandma ... ...open with not so careful little hands!
- About the author -
Those of you who are used to children's picture books will no doubt recognise Nick Sharratt's name as being the illustrator of many picture books, working alongside a range of authors.
However he does sometimes go out there on his own, writing and illustrating his own books:
~ Caveman Dave
~ Dinosaur's Day Out
~ Monday Run-Day
~ Mr Pod and Mr Piccalilli
~ Mrs Pirate
~ Pirate Pete
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Beautiful Quality Camera, fantastic quality pics, very easy plug n play (*)
