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"Highly recommended....Edwina's signature text is magical, thought-provoking and leaves an impression on each page...It is one of those books that will stay in the reader's heart forever." - CBCA Reading Time "Highly recommended....Tish represents unrequited friendship, gentleness, hurt and goodness. A beautiful tale!"- ReadPlus What happens when an imaginary friend is outgrown, or worse, forgotten by the very person who made him real? That's what Tish is bound to discover. You see, it all starts with Charles Dimple who sets out to create his perfect friend. Naturally, he needs to be large, with tusks and a tail. "A bit like a dragon--but better." Tish was made for Charles, but could there be someone out there who's made for Tish? This is Tish's journey with the three children who make him real--change him, the way the best relationships do--and inspire him to do a bit of believing of his own. Once you've met Tish, you'll never forget him. Award-winning author Edwina Wyatt's enchanting middle-grade novel is an ode to imagination and believing and a reminder that even relationships that don't last forever are very much worth having.
For anyone who has ever wished for a party every day of the year, this is a story about finding your own reasons to have cake. This is the story of two friends learning the joy of celebrating the every day because sometimes it's important to enjoy things like Tuesdays, coconuts, orange, purple, and lions. Now in board book format!
Fox is desperate to gain Bird's affection, and does everything she orders him to do. But when Bird goes too far and Fox stops caring about her, Bird goes to just as great lengths to regain Fox's admiration. An exquisite story of friendship by the inimitable Edwina Wyatt and emerging illustrator Alice Lindstrom.
What happens when the dearest of friends want to go in different directions? Edwina Wyatt's perceptive story about individuality tells how friends find ways to be together, even when they are apart.
A beautiful picture book about love, loss, and grief, for anyone who has ever loved a pet Lilah's beloved cat dies and all she's left with is an olive tree to remember her by. Seasons pass and the tree grows but Lilah is too grief stricken to see its beauty and connection to Olive. Until, one day, in the safety of the tree's branches, and with the help of a stray cat, Lilah is ready to remember. When we open our hearts, love finds us.
Count down to party time together with this sweet and whimsical birthday story about one girl and the power of wishes that come true in unexpected ways. It took twelve moons, four seasons, and countless sleeps... but I waited. For candles and cake and the most perfect birthday. But what happens when the perfect birthday doesn't turn out the way you planned? In this heartwarming celebration of birthdays and new (furry) friends, count along as one birthday party in the park becomes so much more -- the reunification of lost friends, and the joy that comes with making new ones. Then, just maybe, one birthday wish come true will become two.
For Magnolia Moon, magic is a way to solve problems. And when you're starting a new class at school and your best friend doesn't live across the road anymore, problems seem to come easily. In her latest adventure, Magnolia Moon invents everyday magic to help her navigate the pitfalls of friendship, school, family, and being ten. A lyrical and imaginative tale which highlights everyday wonders through Magnolia's curious and observant nature.
Ponk can't fly, but he lives at the top of a tree because the view is so exciting. The trouble is, when Ponk gets excited, he gets dizzy . . .and tumbles out of the tree. PONK! Even so, he always climbs back up again despite what the neighbours think. Will Ponk find a way to cling to the top, or will he settle for the lower branches?
Little Mouse has lots to do ... and quite a lot of things he'd rather not do! A day in the life of a toddler is a busy one -- as all parents know -- and Little Mouse's day is no exception. Between getting dressed, going to childcare, eating dinner, and making time for splashing in puddles, Little Mouse has a lot to do ... and a lot to say 'no' to! This warm and humorous picture book from well-loved Finnish author/illustrator Riikka Jäntti introduces Little Mouse -- a small kid with a big personality -- who parents and childen will relate to instantly. In Little Mouse, everyday life combines with the wonder of early childhood to produce a captivating story that's sure to become a read-aloud favourite.