Books by the author LU FRASER
Mavis the Bravest
Lu Fraser
An irresistible story about finding the bright spark of braveness inside from the creators of One Camel Called Doug, and the author of award-winning The Littlest Yak.Mavis is not like her adventurous friend Marge. Mavis is a chicken who finds EVERYTHING scary (night-time and daytime and anything hairy!). So when the slumbering peace of their cosy barn is disturbed by someone trying to steal their friend Sandra the sheep, will Mavis be able to find her bright spark of braveness and save Sandra?This adorably warm-hearted story is brimful of humour, reassurance – and two exceedingly courageous chickens!Also by Lu Fraser & Sarah Warburton:One Camel Called DougAlso by Lu Fraser, illustrated by Kate Hindley:The Littlest YakThe Littlest Yak: The New Arrival
The Littlest Yak
Lu Fraser
WINNER of Oscar's Book Prize 2021!WINNER Book of the Year and Best Picture Book at the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2021!Perfect for fans of Rachel Bright and Julia Donaldson, The Littlest Yak is a joyous, rhyming caper that teaches little ones to celebrate their own unique talents!On the tip of the top of a mountain all snowy, where the ice-swirling, toe-curling blizzards were blowy, in a herd full of huddling yaks, big and small, lived Gertie . . . the littlest yak of them all.Gertie is the littlest yak in her whole herd, and she's feeling stuck in her smallness - she wants to grow UP and have bigness and tallness!But when it turns out that there are some things that only Gertie can do, might she come to see that she's perfect, just the way she is?A rollicking, heartwarming and reassuring story from debut author, Lu Fraser and much-loved illustrator, Kate Hindley.Also available: The Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalPraise for Kate Hindley:‘Hindley’s wintry art and characterful creatures shine in this heart-warming story’ The Bookseller (The Littlest Yak)'Kate Hindley’s charming illustrations bring bouncing Bernard to groovy life' Mail on Sunday (Be More Bernard)'Children will love the simple, stylish illustrations and gorgeous fine detail' The i (Treacle Street: Marcel's Parcels)
Characters: Gertie
The Witchling's Wish
Lu Fraser
A magical, beautifully illustrated picture book about what it means to be a friend. The Little Witchling lives alone in her mountain top and more than anything else, she wishes for a friend. So, when her spell-book tells her that the secret ingredient is the fur from a little girl's favourite teddy, she knows what she must do. But the teddy belongs to Lily, who can't bear to part with him. Will the Little Witchling give up her dream of a real friend? Or just maybe, is there a way for her and Lily to make the wish come true, together?
Characters: Lily
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