You don’t have to travel to exotic locations in search of thrilling adventures, as long as you have a back garden and a well-fed imagination. This quirky story cleverly takes the way that fear of the unknown can turn piles of clothes into monsters in the cupboard, and flips it around – so the eponymous heroine deliberately makes fearsome creatures of logs, hosepipes and the washing line, while her playful grandparent adds a suitably gruesome commentary. A familiar environment is a great place to experiment with and take control of scary feelings; once you’ve shared Lollipop and Grandpa’s safari, why not plan an expedition of your own (but don’t forget to watch out for the chimpan-trees)?
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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