Books that include a character called DAVE
Dave's Rock
Frann Preston-Gannon
Meet Dave, Caveman Dave. Dave love rock. Jon love rock, too. Dave's rock bigger. But Jon's rock faster. Who have best rock of all? In this funny and stylishly illustrated sequel to Dave's Cave, two lovable cavemen endeavour to make their rocks the very best they can – inventing, in the process, something rather remarkable.
Characters: Dave
Brave Dave
Giles Andreae
From the creators of the internationally bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance comes a life-affirming new story about a little bear who learns what it really means to find your inner brave and have the confidence to be yourself . . .Dave, the grizzly bear, is in awe of his big brother Clarence - he's big, brave and strong, all the things that Dave thinks a grizzly bear should be. How Dave wishes he could be more like Clarence until, one day, Dave discovers that bravery comes in different guises and that this grizzly bear doesn't need to be more Clarence, he needs to be more Dave!A celebration of individuality, self-acceptance and having the courage to standout - the perfect book for encouraging all little ones to take pride in being themselves and showing them that they don't have to be like anyone else, not even their older brothers or sisters.Giraffes Can't Dance is a beloved favourite that has found its way into the hearts, and onto the bookshelves, of a whole generation of children. With positive messages about self-esteem, the multi-million bestseller is a contemporary classic.
Dave's Cave
Frann Preston-Gannon
Stand-out picture book from the winner of the Waterstones Children’s Gift of the Year, Frann Preston-Gannon. Dave loves his cave. Inside, it’s decorated EXACTLY the way he likes it. Outside there is a lovely spot for a fire and the grass is always lovely and green. But Dave is unhappy. What if there might be an even better cave out there? When he sets in search of a new home, it turns out that good caves are hard to find. They're either too small, or too big, or too full of bats, until he finds one that looks MUCH more promising. Outside has the perfect space for a fire and the grass is greener than any he's ever seen . . . But why does it look so familiar?
Characters: Dave
Bellamy Brickle's Circus Dream
Jo Pritchard
Meet young Bellamy Brickle, an ordinary boy who was really quite little, a child with dreams as big as the sky, and one of those dreams of course was to fly. Now he had no idea what a challenge this would present as he headed towards the grand circus tent, where the trapeze bar stood ready and willing to aid a first flight so wondrous and thrilling. However, things didn’t quite go to plan for help was needed from Cannonball Stan, along with Clyde the Clown and Ringmaster Dave, as Bellamy’s life was theirs to save.
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
Mac Barnett
With perfect pacing, the multiple award-winning, best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen dig down for a deadpan tale full of visual humour.From the award-winning team behind Extra Yarn, and illustrated by Jon Klassen, the Kate Greenaway-winning creator of This Is Not My Hat and I Want My Hat Back, comes a perfectly paced, deadpan tale full of visual humour. Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find ... nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking for the extraordinary – and finding it in a manner they'd never expect.
The Eyebrows of Doom
Steve Smallman
As featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories and read by Steve Carell, The Eyebrows of Doom is an outrageously funny and bonkers adventure story written by the rhyming genius, Steve Smallman (Monkey With a Bright Blue Bottom, Bear's Big Bottom, Cock-a-Doodle-Poo) with bright, bold and brilliant artwork by award-winning illustrator, Miguel Ordóñez (This is Baby, Everything is Mama, Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada).In some woods in a cave, a big bear called DaveWas sweeping his floor with a broom,When two clumps of hair leapt into the air and cried . . ."WE ARE THE EYEBROWS OF DOOM!"The Eyebrows of Doom are trying to take over the world! Join Dave and his friends as they try to stop them leaping from one unsuspecting animal to the next. And just when it looks as though the eyebrows' antics have been thwarted . . . all is not as it seems!
Characters: Dave
Double Dave
Sue Hendra
Dave wakes up to find someone else sleeping in his bed! It is orange just like Dave. It is big just like Dave. But it isn't Dave! Who could it be? From the bestselling creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers and How to Babysit a Grandad, comes another hilarious tale that is guaranteed to make young connoisseurs of toilet humour very happy. 'I laughed so much I farted!' Edward, aged 6
Characters: Dave
Where's Brian's Bottom?
Rob Jones
Over 2 metres/6.5 feet of fold-out fun! Brian is a very long sausage dog. So long he's lost his bottom. Can you find Brian's bottom? Where could it be? Have you looked in the hallway? Has Pauline the parrot seen it? Maybe it's in the living room, with Alan the hamster? Or perhaps in the kitchen with hungry Dave the tortoise? In the bathroom with Derrick the duck? Oh where could it be? Search the house and help Brian find his bottom with this innovative concertina board book! It teaches young children all about the different rooms in a house, different animals and the sounds they make and encourages a sense of curiosity and searching – as well as being great fun!
Dave the Lonely Monster
Anna Kemp
Monstrous beasts have feelings too! This lively story of a lonely monster called Dave, who lives all alone in a retirement cave, is a lighthearted reminder that we should treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves - and that we could all do with a bit more monster in our lives!
Characters: Dave
Dave's Breakfast Blast Off!
Sue Hendra
The hilarious sequel to a modern classic. Written by Sue Hendra, the creator of the bestselling Barry the Fish with Fingers, and illustrated by Lee Wildish, the winner of the Overall Red House Children's Book Award 2013. Dave is a big ol' greedy guts. But oh no! His bowl is empty. The animals in the garden help him find other meals - but what will happen when he eats the dog's food? The answer will have you rolling around the floor with laughter. 'I laughed so much I farted!' Edward, aged 6
Characters: Dave
Need a Trim Jim
Kaye Umansky and Margaret Chamberlain
Shirley's is curly. Mike's has spikes and Dave has waves! They all have haircuts that suit their face. But everyone's forgotten what Jim's face looks like because it is hidden behind an enormous fringe. He's not too keen on the idea of cutting off his gorgeous locks but when he's finally in the barber's chair, it's a simple snip and then Jim is trimmed!
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