SuitabookDogger
Shirley Hughes
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A gentle story about a child’s strong attachment to a treasured toy, the upset caused by losing it, and the difficulty of getting it back after it is bought at a fair.
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Shirley Hughes
A gentle story about a child’s strong attachment to a treasured toy, the upset caused by losing it, and the difficulty of getting it back after it is bought at a fair.
Quentin Blake
Expect exuberant nonsense, rhyme and busy illustrations rather than a complex plot. Mister Magnolia’s unusual life centres on having one boot, and the story moves towards a mysterious parcel.
Alexis Deacon
This offers a gentle but bittersweet story about being lost, misunderstood and welcomed. Its strongest feature is the space it gives children to interpret Beegu’s feelings, experiences and unanswered questions.