Books by the author NICOLA KINNEAR
A Little Bit Brave
Nicola Kinnear
Logan is a stay-at-home bunny - but he's about to discover how brave he really is.It's time for his first adventure, and he doesn't want to go.But there's an amazing world outside, if he can just pluck up courage to look . . .Children will fall in love with Logan, the scaredy-rabbit hero who fights off a wolf with a tin of home-baked biscuits.Warm and reassuring - ideal for every child who is anxious about new experiences. Stylish illustrations and hilarious characterisation - a future classicBold, striking cover with gold foil for gift appealWith her brilliant drawing skills and rich, contemporary use of colour in this debut picture book, Nicola Kinnear is a star of the future.
Characters: Logan
Can I Play?
Nicola Kinnear
Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2023!Grumpy George doesn’t want friends – until he meets a funny little seal called Pebble . . .George the dog loves living alone on his island. He likes to do everything his own way, and friends would just ruin things.But one day a cheerful little seal wiggles up to him. Her name is Pebble, and she’s determined to be George’s friend, whether he likes it or not.George is quiet and grumpy. Pebble is lively and funny. Can this odd couple ever become friends?This wonderfully funny story about making friends and overcoming differences will strike a chord with children and grown-ups alike. Full of warmth, humour and wonderful illustrations, it’s guaranteed to become a storytime favourite!Nicola Kinnear’s previous picture books, A Little Bit Brave, Dragons Don’t Share and Shhh! Quiet! have won her many fans all round the world.Her gorgeously illustrated books are full of fabulous characters, and wonderful messages about sharing, friendship, courage and kindnessNicola Kinnear is one of the brightest new stars in children’s books. Her debut picture book, A Little Bit Brave, has been shortlisted for several awards and translated into 20 languagesPraise for A Little Bit Brave:“a new talent to look out for” Bookseller“funny and reassuring . . . superbly illustrated” Parents in Touch“a glorious picture book debut…stunningly illustrated” BookLoverJo“an utter delight” WeAreTheMotherside
Characters: George
Dragons Don't Share
Nicola Kinnear
Even dragons can learn how to share in this brilliantly fun picture book!Ruby the dragon follows all the rules in her Dragon Rule Book: she steals from everyone, and NEVER shares her treasure with ANYONE! The other animals are desperate – until they come up with a clever plan to change the Dragon Rules…Nicola Kinnear’s warm-hearted, funny picture book is a fabulous, fairytale celebration of the importance of sharing.Children and parents will love this fabulous, fairytale celebration of the importance of sharingNicola Kinnear is one of the brightest stars in children’s books. Her début picture book, A Little Bit Brave, was shortlisted for several awards and translated into 17 languagesPRAISE FOR A Little Bit Brave:“a new talent to look out for” Bookseller “funny and reassuring . . . superbly illustrated” Parents in Touch“a glorious picture book debut…stunningly illustrated” BookLoverJo“an utter delight” WeAreTheMotherside
Characters: Ruby
Ready, Steady Squirrel
Nicola Kinnear
A gorgeous, inspiring story for every little squirrel!It's winter in the forest: time for squirrels to gather all the nuts and acorns and pine cones they'd squirrelled away in the autumn.Evie's determined she can do it all by herself. She's ready. She's steady. She's going squirrelling!But it's a huge task. Can she really do it all on her own? Or should she let her friends lend a hand?Nicola Kinnear's superb illustrations are her best ever, in this endearing story about courage and kindness.This is the perfect story for bedtime . . . or any time!A warm, cosy story full of courage, fun and friendshipEvie's determination to do everything by herself will strike a chord with parents and children everywhereNicola Kinnear's brilliantly illustrated books are full of fabulous characters, and wonderful messages about sharing, friendship, courage and kindnessGold foil details on the cover make this beautiful book an ideal gift
Characters: Evie
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