Books that include a character called COLIN
Colin the Coastguard: Rocky Saves Solo
Catherine Shaw
A sudden gust of wind blows a rubber ring out to sea. Oh no! Solo the seal is in trouble. Stuck in the ring!
Characters: Colin
Colin Rescues Slippy (Colin the Coastguard)
Steve Goodwin
Colin the coastguard and his faithful dog, Rocky, rescue Slippy the seagull who is covered in oil
Characters: Colin
Frisky Falls Overboard (Colin the Coastguard)
Catherine Shaw
Schoolboy Matt smuggles his pet puppy on to the Pebble Island Ferry. There is trouble ahead!
Abbie is Stranded
Catherine Shaw
Colin the Coastguard and his faithful dog, Rocky, help a stranded whale called Abbie (despite Rocky's foot injury from broken glass, left lying around by someone).
Colin the Coastguard: Mistie Goes Sailing
Catherine Shaw
Mistie, the mischievous boathouse cat, sneaks onto a yacht in Tideswell Harbour to take a quiet nap. She wakes to find the yacht is competing in a yacht race!
Somebody Crunched Colin
Sarah Roberts
Colin is no ordinary flower. Colin smells appealing – just like the other flowers around him. The only trouble is, he crackles and crunches and flutters in the wind. He can't seem to find where he belongs, but he smells so delicious that all the animals want to eat him... But Colin is a crisp packet! A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution and the benefits of recycling from environmental expert Sarah Roberts. The perfect gift to introduce children to recycling.
Characters: Colin
Tom, Dad and Colin
Jan Burchett
Tom, Dad and Colin is based on the traditional tale A Man, A Boy and A Donkey, about a father, son and their donkey - called Colin in this version! On their travels they meet strangers who give them advice and they end up in a spot of bother!This humorous story written by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler and charmingly illustrated by Tony Ross will capture your child's imagination! It has been sensitively rewritten to enable your child to read it with confidence whilst capturing the magic of the original tale. There are useful tips for parents and an engaging story map inside the book to help you and your child retell the story together.The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonics progression in Letters and Sounds, enabling your children to read the stories independently.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea
Morag Hood
A fantastically funny story that appeals to children of all ages – and makes adults laugh out loud, with the bold simplicity of Herve Tullet or Dick Bruna's Miffy. "very funny, very cute" Guardian Made using a collage of supermarket carrier bags, Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea is an irresistible story about empathy, diversity, and the joy of making friends with people (or vegetables) who are different from you. Boys and girls alike will love Colin and Lee's clear shapes, bright colours and the playful approach to everyday objects that make this book an instant favourite.
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