Books that include a character called JAKE
My Must-Have Mum
Maudie Smith
When Jake’s mum upcycles every last thing in the apartment, Jake begins to worry that the only thing left to change is . . . him! Jake’s mum is not like most mums. Say there's a skip in the street, most mums will pass right by without a second glance. Not Jake’s mum. 'Look at this, Jake!' she'll shout. 'We must have this! We must have this, too! And we simply must have this!' That’s Jake’s mum for you. She’s a must-have mum. Soon Jake begins to worry that his mum will want to change him too. Should he be this way? Or that way? Or another way altogether? A heartwarming story about the unbreakable bond between a mother and her son, and a little boy who learns that he is perfect just the way he is.
Characters: Jake
Grandad's Bench
Addy Farmer
This is a beautiful, sensitively told story of love and loss and of a special relationship between grandfather and grandson.Jake loves playing in Grandad’s workshop. One autumn day, Grandad teaches Jake how to chisel his name in a piece of wood, and afterwards they go to the park. Grandad shows Jake the tree that grew from an acorn he planted when he was a boy. Jake goes off to buy ice-creams and returns to find Grandad on the ground. The ambulance arrives. Mum and Jake go home without Grandad… Jake grieves for his grandfather all winter. But Grandad has left him his workshop and Jake wants to make something special. With Mum’s help, he does – a plaque for the bench under Grandad’s tree. It is spring; for the first time in months, Jake feels happy.
Characters: Jake
Jake's Cave
Lou Kuenzler
'Your imagination made that cave big enough for a dragon', said Uncle Paul. 'A dragon as big as a bus'. Jake is excited when Uncle Paul offers to take him and his little sister out for the day. Jake wants to go to the big dark cave at the beach - they haven't been there for ages, and he can pretend to be a brave knight and save Princess Pip from the terrifying dragon. Pip is excited too: she'll get to wear her princess costume, and she knows that Sir Jake the Brave will save her! But when they arrive, the cave is much smaller than Jake remembers; he's too big even to fit inside it. Jake is so disappointed. Why can't things just stay the same? He soon realizes, however, that it's your imagination that counts. He'll just have to pretend - for Princess Pip.
Jackson & Jake: The Amulet Of Unity
Tony Scott Astley
Embark on a heartwarming adventure with young adventurers Jackson and Jake as they journey through an enchanted world filled with riddles, puzzles, and magic. Guided by a mysterious map, the duo sets out to uncover a hidden treasure while discovering the true meaning of friendship. From the depths of the Whispering Caverns to the heights of a treacherous mountain, Jackson and Jake forge an unbreakable bond that transcends every challenge. Told in enchanting rhymes, "The Riddle-Solving Duo: Jackson and Jake's Magical Adventure" is a captivating tale for children aged 5-8, teaching them the value of teamwork, determination, and the power of friendship.
Jake's Lunchbox Surprise
Christopher Bush
“JAAAAKE!” Harriet shouted upstairs to Jake, “I’m packing your lunch this week, it’s delicious!” But will Jake’s lunch be delicious..? Jake is a mischievous older brother and Harriet is his unwitting little sister. Jake loves to see his sister squirm and is enjoying every minute of it. However, Harriet has had enough of Jake’s constant pranks. Can she pull off the biggest surprise yet and teach Jake a real lesson?
The Day Jake Vacuumed
James Simon
Meet the notorious Jake. He's difficult. He's a problem. But children and adults alike will love him! In Jake and his Cousin Sidney, Jake has to look after his baby cousin, and if there's one thing he doesn't like, it's babies! Big trouble is on the way! In The Day Jake Vacuumed Jake's parents find out that asking him to help with the housework probably wasn't such a good idea, and in Jake and the Babysitter no one who knows Jake will babysit for him. But tonight his parents have found him a new babysitter - and he's worse than Jake!
Don't Put Your Finger In The Jelly, Nelly
Nick Sharratt
A great reissuing of a classic children's die-cut picture book to tie in with Nick Sharratt's position as official illustrator for World Book Day 2006. Don't put your finger in the jelly, Nelly. You might upset a jellyphant! With a larger format and the best covers yet, this reissue will ensure the continuing longevity of JELLY, NELLY.
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