Can a crocodile and a bird really be brothers? According to this exquisitely illustrated, dreamy tale, the answer is ‘yes – as long as no one tries to tell them otherwise’. Growing up together from the moment their respective eggs crack open, and with no adults to guide them or peer group to imitate, the protagonists make a life for themselves that works to the strengths and caters for the needs of each of them, and in doing so, develop a relationship that is at least as strong as any sibling bond. When they finally realise their ‘mistake’, they try and join their own species for a while, but soon return to the family unit that – unconventional though it may be – has made them who they are. The lesson isn’t original, of course, but it’s delivered here with exceptional sensitivity.
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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