Books by the author KIM HILLYARD
Flora and Nora Hunt for Treasure
Kim Hillyard
Flora and Nora are a pair of adventurous sea-faring cats. As they sail off in search of The Secret Treasure, a storm hits, destroying their boat and leaving the best friends separated at sea! Will Flora and Nora remember the value of their friendship or will they get carried away with the lure of adventure and jewels?
Gretel the Wonder Mammoth
Kim Hillyard
*** WINNER of the Best Illustrated Book in the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2023 ***One peaceful Tuesday morning, a loud CRACK could be heard as the last mammoth on earth broke free from her icy shell - here comes Gretel the Wonder Mammoth! Everyone is so excited to meet her but as she settles into her new life, Gretel starts to feel a little overwhelmed and even a bit lonely...This positive, encouraging picture book teaches young readers that perhaps the bravest act a person (or mammoth!) can do is ask for help.
Characters: Gretel
Mabel and the Mountain
Kim HillyardKim Hillyard
Mabel may be a small fly but she has Big Plans... 1. Climb a mountain 2. Host a dinner party 3. Make friends with a shark Mabel's friends aren't being very helpful, but Mabel knows the truth about Big Plans: *Don't listen to those who say you cannot. Listen to those who say you can!* So, even though a mountain is very, very high and Mabel is very, very small she knows she shouldn't give up. And even though it might have been easier to fly up a tree, Mabel knows that she needs to keep going and climb! Mabel is the best little fly to show readers big and small that there is nothing more important than the power of confidence, and believing in yourself!
Characters: Mabel
Ned and the Great Garden Hamster Race
Kim Hillyard
The perfect story to remind children about the importance of kindness.3, 2, 1, go!Ned the hamster has been in training for the Great Garden Hamster Race but when race day arrives, the route is cluttered with critters in need of help. Will he realise that a few small acts of kindness are more important than winning at any cost?This positive picture book from author/illustrator Kim Hillyard will inspire all readers big and small to look up and offer help to those who might need it.Also available from Kim Hillyard:Mabel and the Mountain: a story about believing in yourself
Characters: Ned
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