Age range 3 to 9 The moving story of how a little girl befriends her elderly neighbour who has dementia. Grace is a little girl; Phyllis is the old lady next door. Phyllis lives alone and her memory is fading, but that doesn't stop Grace from liking her. They find that, despite the gap in their ages, they have much in common and a moving and enduring friendship is born.
The narrative delves into the author's exploration of his Gray family lineage, tracing their remarkable journey from Leicestershire to Japan, through China and India, and back to England over 150 years. It examines the historical events that influenced their paths, highlighting both prosperity and suffering, particularly the experiences of seven family members who were prisoners of war in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The story culminates with the author and his mother completing this journey, inviting readers to reflect on the family's legacy and the question posed in the title.
Puppies, kittens and babies galore in this fun lift-the-flap book from a multi-award-winning partnership.
Hercules is the best at everything. He's the best at fighting, the best at running and the best at being good-looking. King Eury is jealous. He wants to get rid of Herc. So he sends him on a series of deadly missions. Will Herc be the best at surviving?
Where is everybody? It's time to play. Lift the flaps to find the family in some very surprising places!
Focusing on the universal experiences of childhood, this book highlights the similarities shared by children globally while also celebrating the unique and diverse aspects of their everyday lives. It offers a heartwarming exploration of how, despite cultural differences, the essence of childhood remains a common thread that connects young people everywhere.
First the dog got fatter and fatter, then the cat got fatter and fatter. Suddenly there were puppies and kittens all over the house. But when Mom starts getting fatter and fatter -- will the house be filled with babies? You bet!
Whenever he is naughty, a young boy's mother threatens him with Mrs Cole, who appears to be a disreputable character living nearby in total chaos. One day he runs away from home and finds himself outside Mrs Cole's house. She invites him in and he discovers that Mrs Cole's noisy, kindly house is welcoming and warm and far from being frightening.