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Frances Stickley

    Frances Stickley is een specialist in kinderliteratuur en basisschoollerares, die het gelukkigst is als ze zich onderdompelt in boeken of creatief spel. Haar werk put uit haar diepgaande begrip van de kinderlijke fantasie, waarbij ze verhalen creëert die liefde voor lezen en narratieve verkenning bevorderen. Ze schrijft met een speelse geest en een vleugje magie, met als doel jonge lezers te boeien en hun gevoel van verwondering te prikkelen. Haar verhalen zijn bedoeld om creativiteit te stimuleren en kinderen de vreugde van het vertellen van verhalen bij te brengen.

    One You
    The Seed
    The Mouse's Apples
    Troll
    A Bear Called Blue
    Daisy's Dragons
    • A delightful picture book which explores the importance of emotions.

      Daisy's Dragons
      4,6
    • A Bear Called Blue

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Harriet never goes anywhere without her beloved bear Blue, so when they become separated he knows that Harriet must be searching for him. Blue might be lost, but he never loses hope. Days, months and years pass, until one day Blue finds himself on a stall at a summer fete. He catches sight of a little girl who looks just like Harriet, but it can't be, wouldn't she be grown up by now? And why does the little girl's mum look so familiar to him?

      A Bear Called Blue
      4,8
    • Troll

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      The story follows a scary underground bully, Troll, who terrorizes forest creatures with his harsh words from the safety of his cave. His perspective shifts when he encounters a sweet little rabbit who cannot hear his taunts, revealing the impact of his bullying. This moment prompts Troll to reflect on his actions and learn about the power of words, leading him to transform from a menacing figure into a friend who embraces kindness and empathy. It's a gentle exploration of bullying and the importance of understanding others.

      Troll
      4,3
    • The Mouse's Apples

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Mouse is having a wonderful day: she's foraged four plump apples for her tea, the most she's ever found! But here comes Bear, and he's feeling especially greedy and mean. He wants every apple for himself. Mouse might have to think up a clever trick to teach Bear a lesson...

      The Mouse's Apples
      4,5
    • The Seed

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      A lyrical picture book reflecting on the positive messages and actions which came from the pandemic lockdown.

      The Seed
      4,4
    • One You

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      A lyrical countdown to your baby coming into the world and a count-up to the memories you'll make together. For nine magic months, two hearts beat together, then with ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes, a new life begins. One wonderful world, and now, one you. Through the magical story of the journey into parenthood, a beautiful message to a child is revealed: nothing else counts more than you. This poetic and poignant book about a child coming into the world would make the perfect gift for new parents, or a beautiful first book for a baby.

      One You
      4,5
    • What Will You Dream of Tonight?

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Exploring whimsical and enchanted landscapes, dreamers embark on adventures each night. Regardless of the fantastical journeys they undertake, they awaken to the comforting love and safety of home, highlighting the enduring bond between dreams and reality.

      What Will You Dream of Tonight?
      4,3
    • Not a Cat In Sight

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      A fast, funny 'It's behind you!' tale with a rollicking rhyming text and bold, bright illustrations.

      Not a Cat In Sight
      3,5
    • This heartfelt, poetic letter from the Earth to children everywhere is a message of hope that will inspire children to love and treasure the world around them.

      Love, the Earth
      4,2