Books by the author JULIA RAWLINSON
Fletcher and the Caterpillar
Julia Rawlinson
Fletcher finds a caterpillar under a juicy green leaf. With the help of his friends, he introduces it to lots of games. But all it wants to do is munch. When Caterpillar stops munching, Fletcher is worried but as spring turns to summer, something magical is about to happen! Join Fletcher and his friends as they discover a shimmering surprise in this joyous seasonal story.
Characters: Fletcher
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
Julia Rawlinson
As the Autumn season sets in, Fletcher is very worried – his beautiful tree has begun to loose all of its leaves. Whatever Fletcher attempts to do to save them, it’s simply no use. When the final leaf falls, Fletcher feels hopeless… until he returns the next day to a glorious sight. A tender, uplifting tale about acceptance and hope for the future.
Characters: Fletcher
Fletcher and the Rainbow
Julia Rawlinson
When Fletcher sees a dazzling rainbow, he is determined to help it shine forever. Guided by his friends, he chases it through the dripping wood… but the rainbow soon starts to fade. Once the last scrap of colour is gone, Fletcher feels he has failed - until he realises something wonderful! Join Fletcher and his friends as they celebrate the glorious colours of autumn in this uplifting story of hope.
Characters: Fletcher
Fletcher and the Snowflake
Julia Rawlinson
It's Christmas Eve, and the rabbits have moved to a new burrow. Fletcher is excited about celebrating the holiday with them, until he realizes...Santa Claus won't know where to deliver their presents! But after a cozy night of caroling and blackberry pie, Fletcher wakes to a snowy Christmas morning full of wonderful surprises. Get into the spirit of the Christmas season with Fletcher and friends!
Characters: Fletcher
Fletcher and the Springtime Blossom
Julia Rawlinson
Combining emotive, lyrical storytelling with an engagement with nature, the adventures of Fletcher coincide with the characteristics of the four seasons, inspired directly by author Julia Rawlinson's experiences with her own children and their inquisitiveness about nature. The character and book series have been widely used in educational settings as a springboard for exploration of language, illustration, storytelling, friendship and the natural world. Fletcher and his friends are eager to embrace the new season as spring arrives, but they're in for a surprise the ground is blanketed in white! Fletcher rushes to warn the other creatures, but could there be more to this sudden snowfall than there seems? Join Fletcher in this delightful, uplifting picture book to find out. The first of four Fletcher titles themed around the passing seasons.
Characters: Fletcher
Fletcher and the Summer Show
Julia Rawlinson
As summer begins, the wood comes alive with new sounds, but without a distinctive one of her own to join in with, Rabbit feels left out. With the help of his friends, Fletcher decides to put on a show where everyone's talents can shine.
Characters: Fletcher
Fred and the Little Egg
Julia Rawlinson
Fred wants to hatch an egg. So he sets off to find an egg of his very own. And it isn't long before he finds a teeny weeny brown egg that needs a little bear just like Fred to care for it. But bears don't have eggs, do they? "This bear does!" says Fred proudly. But does he really...? Fred the little bear learns all about nurturing in this humorous story.
Characters: Fred
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