Books by the author GILLIAN SHIELDS
Ben and Gran and the Whole, Wide, Wonderful World
Gillian Shields
Ben's favourite person in the whole, wide world is Gran, and Gran's favourite person is Ben. There is only one problem -- they live a whole, wide world apart. Now Gran is coming to visit. But with rocky rivers, scorching deserts and seasick cats to contend with, will she ever reach Ben's in time for tea? The split page design allows children to follow Gran's amazing journey at the same time as watching Ben busy making his preparations for her visit.
Characters: Ben
Cinderella's Not So Ugly Sisters: The True Fairy Tale
Gillian Shields
You know the fairytale, now read the real story . . . in Cinderella's Not So Ugly Sisters. Winifred and Prudence are kind and sweet - unlike their step-sister, Cinder-Ella. She is horrible! She'll do anything to get her own way, and even orders a spell to make her sisters really ugly. But spells don't last forever, so maybe Win and Pru will get a happy ending after all . . . This funny re-telling of the fairytale classic written by Gillian Shields and illustrated by Berengere Delaporte is a must for all Cinderella fans!
Elephantantrum!
Gillian Shields
There's tears and tantrums in this humorous picture book about manners when Ellie is tired of playing with her toys.Ellie has everything, but she wants more. She wants an elephant. And she won't eat or sleep or brush her hair until she gets one! But when she finally gets her wish, the elephant decides to teach Ellie a thing or two about manners!
Characters: Ellie
Henry's Holiday
Gillian Shields
Poor little Henry! All the other baby penguins are having fun sliding on the ice and tumbling in the snow, but Henry doesn’t like the cold and dreams of sandy shores and warm seas. When a boat sails close to the ice, Henry jumps on board and heads off in search of sunshine. It doesn’t take him long, however, to realise that there’s no place quite like home.Children will love this warm and witty story with its adorably entertaining central character.
Characters: Henry
Sam's Snowflake
Gillian Shields
Sam is VERY excited. It’s Christmas Eve and Dad has set off into the forest to fetch a festive surprise. He promised to be back before the snow starts to fall but now it’s night-time and there’s no snow . . . and no sign of Dad. Will Sam’s special, homemade snowflake help Dad to find his way out of the forest and home in time for Christmas morning?
Characters: Sam
Tom's Tree
Gillian Shields
Tom plants a seed. When it grows, Tom knows it will be a magical tree, full of fruit and peacocks and even a pirate house. 'I wish you'd hurry up,' Tom says to his tree, but all the wishing and whispering in the world won't make the seedling grow big and strong. Tom has to be patient, and wait for the passing seasons to do their work.
Characters: Tom
When the World is Full of Friends
Gillian Shields
When the world is full of friends, the fun and laughter never ends. Albert, Tom, Flossie and Pipkin love to play, and when a family of squirrels move in to the house across the river they are so excited! Now they have friends to play with ... But how will they cross the stream?
William's Winter Wish
Gillian Shields
William longs for it to snow. Maybe if he makes a wish on Grandpa's snow globe it will really happen. But disaster strikes when William drops the globe and breaks it! How can he say sorry to Grandpa, and will his wish ever come true? A sparkling story of magical winter wishes.
Characters: William
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