Books by the author NADIA SHIREEN
Barbara Throws a Wobbler
Nadia Shireen
Barbara is in a very bad mood. She won't admit it, but she is.She has a problem with a sock, and at lunchtime there's a strange pea... And even though she's at the park with her friends, it all just gets a bit much. Suddenly Barbara's WOBBLER is out of control!But what if Barbara and her Wobbler can work together, so she can be cheerful again?Winner of the UKLA Award and shortlisted for the Oscar's Book Prize and the FCBG Children's Book Award, Barbara Throws A Wobbler is a brilliantly funny and sensitive way to understand and deal with tantrums.
Characters: Barbara
Billy and the Beast
Nadia Shireen
While out 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 quick-thinking Billy on her mission to defeat the Terrible Beast (and save those adorable little bunny rabbits too).Young readers will adore this hilarious story, packed with playful, energetic and simple to read text.'It's a great story for everyone, especially those not used to seeing themselves centre-stage'- The Guardian
Characters: Billy
Billy and the Dragon
Nadia Shireen
Our fearless heroine Billy is back! But, something TERRIBLE has happened!Billy's loyal sidekick Fatcat is kidnapped by a fire-breathing dragon. Uh-oh!Luckily for Fatcat, Billy won't stand for that: off she goes on a brave rescue mission...Join Billy for another fairy tale adventure with a twist.'It's a great story for everyone, especially those not used to seeing themselves centre-stage'- The Guardian on Billy and the Beast'Shireen's latest book confirms her as one of the brightest and best picture book creators working in Britain today... Sensational.' - The Observer
Characters: Billy
Billy and the Pirates
Nadia Shireen
Join Billy and Fatcat on their quest to escape Captain Howl in their third thrilling adventure, filled with singing mermaids and sticky toffee eating sharks.Ahoy there! It's time to sail the ocean blue with Billy and her trusty feline friend, as they embark on a noble seafaring adventure.Billy and Fatcat find a mysterious message in a bottle at sea. When suddenly something terrible happens: they bump into a pesky pirate and his smelly crew. Oh no!Fortunately for our courageous twosome, they're no strangers to peril: they always have a trick (or treat) up their sleeves.Nadia Shireen is back with her third instalment from our favourite heroine and hangry cat.Explore the other titles from Billy and Fatcat:Billy and the BeastBilly and the Dragon
Characters: Billy
Good Little Wolf
Nadia Shireen
Once upon a time there was a wolf called Rolf - a good little wolf who liked baking cakes and was always kind to his friends. But real wolves aren't supposed to be good - they're supposed to be BIG and BAD. Can a good little wolf still be a real wolf? And will Rolf discover there's something big and bad lurking inside him after all?
Characters: Rolf
The Bumblebear
Nadia Shireen
Norman is a bear. A bear who LOVES honey. According to Norman, there can never be enough honey! And who has the most honey? The bees, of course! So, dressed up in his very best bee onesie, he thinks he looks quite convincing as he infiltrates Bee School with his eye on their huge honey supply. But how long will his disguise last? And when the hive is endangered, can he finally discover his true destiny and become. . . The Bumblebear?
Characters: Norman
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