The Puffin Book of Five-Minute Bear Stories

The Puffin Book of Five-Minute Bear Stories
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780141308838

There's always enough time for a five-minute story!There are all sorts of bears in this superb collection - teddy bears, koalas, brown bears, white bears, blue bears, pink bears and even a girl who can turn into a bear! Steve Cox's lively illustrations add humour, wit and warmth to this satisfying mix of old and new stories. Perfect for sharing with your favourite little cub.

Billy and the Beast

Billy and the Beast
Author: Nadia Shireen
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-05-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1448193877

One of The Observer's Best Children's Books of 2018! 'It's a great story for everyone, especially those not used to seeing themselves centre-stage'- The Guardian From the author of Bumblebear, comes a new heroine for our times. Introducing: Billy! Whilst on a lovely walk in the woods, Billy and her trusty sidekick Fatcat hear a terrible rumble... a terrible rumble coming from a Terrible Beast... He’s making a Terrible Soup out of all of Billy and Fatcat’s friends! Luckily, our brave heroine Billy has a trick or two up her sleeve (or in her hair)... Join Billy on her mission to defeat the Terrible Beast (and save those adorable little bunny rabbits too). 'A refreshing picture book star' - The Observer

Puffin Peter

Puffin Peter
Author: Petr Horacek
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2021-06-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536221171

Kids will delight in this witty story of mistaken identity from acclaimed author-illustrator Petr Horácek. Peter and Paul are puffins and the best of friends. But one day Peter gets lost in a terrible storm, and Paul is nowhere to be found. With the help of a big blue whale, Peter sets out, determined to find his pal. What the pair discovers is that many other birds match the description Peter gives of Paul, but none are quite like his friend. With gorgeous collage artwork and a lighthearted touch, this fun read-aloud tale will both amuse and enlighten.

The Puffin Book of Five-minute Animal Stories

The Puffin Book of Five-minute Animal Stories
Author:
Publisher: Puffin HC
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2001-11-13
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9780141304168

This collection of 19 five-minute stories includes traditional tales like The Three Little Pigsand Puss in Boots. Contemporary writer are also featured, with the authors including Joyce Dunbar, Dick King-Smith, Adele Geras, Catherine Sefton and Kaye Umansky.

Flight of the Puffin

Flight of the Puffin
Author: Ann Braden
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2022-08-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 198481608X

One small act of kindness ripples out to connect four kids in this stirring novel by the author of the beloved The Benefits of Being an Octopus. Libby comes from a long line of bullies. She wants to be different, but sometimes that doesn’t work out. To bolster herself, she makes a card with the message You are amazing. That card sets off a chain reaction that ends up making a difference in the lives of some kids who could also use a boost—be it from dealing with bullies, unaccepting families, or the hole that grief leaves. Receiving an encouraging message helps each kid summon up the thing they need most, whether it’s bravery, empathy, or understanding. Because it helps them realize they matter—and that they're not flying solo anymore.

Grumpy Frog

Grumpy Frog
Author: Ed Vere
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0141388919

Grumpy Frog is not grumpy. He loves green, and he loves to hop, and he loves winning. But what happens when Grumpy Frog doesn't win, or encounters - horror of horrors - a Pink Rabbit? Join Grumpy Frog as he learns about compromise and tolerance, friendship and the power of saying sorry. A hilarious book with a twist in the tail about getting - and getting rid of - the grumps from New York Times best-selling author, Ed Vere.

Bluey 5-Minute Stories

Bluey 5-Minute Stories
Author: Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593522575

A collection of stories each crafted for reading in five minutes or less. Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Cheese and crackers! This treasury includes 6 stories of Bluey and Bingo and their amazing adventures with their friends and family! It's the perfect read for bedtime, when you're on-the-go, and anytime in-between. This book includes the stories The Pool, Bingo, Charades, Hammerbarn, Typewriter, and Baby Race.

Super Duper You

Super Duper You
Author: Sophy Henn
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-05-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0241380723

I've known you since you started. I've seen a thing or two . . . . . . or three or four or five or six! In fact, I've seen a few . . . Sometimes we are loud, sometimes we are quite, sometimes bold and clanky, sometimes soft and cuddly. Sophy Henn celebrates all the different, extraordinary and sometimes contradictory things we are in this joyful and colourful rhyming picture book. Perfect to read aloud - and then read again, and again!