In a sort of farmyard reworking of Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar, Hettie the Highland cow munches her way through a daily succession of increasingly unsuitable treats brought to her by a pair of affectionate but misguided children. Following the inevitable tummy ache on day seven, both Hettie and her junior benefactors realise that actually, plain old grass is by far the best food for a heifer and everyone is happy – including Granny Mcleod, who is particularly relieved that her bloomers are no longer in danger of being pinched from the washing line as a bovine snack. Warm, funny, and as deliciously Scottish as home-baked shortbread in a tartan tin, this is a story that will delight young listeners time and time again.
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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