Books that include a character called JAMES
Thomas & Friends: James (Thomas Engine Adventures)
Emily Stead
The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine!James is a bright red engine, and he’s very proud of how he looks. He is so busy thinking about his shiny red paint that he soon gets into lots of trouble! Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
Characters: James
Hey, Wall
Susan Verde
A boy takes on a community art project in order to make his neighborhood more beautiful in this empowering and inspiring picture book by Susan Verde, stunningly illustrated by award-winning artist John Parra. One creative boy. One bare, abandoned wall. One BIG idea. There is a wall in Ángel's neighborhood. Around it, the community bustles with life: music, dancing, laughing. Not the wall. It is bleak. One boy decides to change that. But he can't do it alone. Told in elegant verse by Susan Verde and vibrantly illustrated by John Parra, this inspiring picture book celebrates the power of art to tell a story and bring a community together.
Yum Yum! What Fun!
Mara Bergman
Creak, crack, creak, crack.There's a mysterious noise in the house, but Katie and James and their little dog, Harry, are too busy cooking up something delicious to notice.Crash! Bash! Crash! Bash!Everyone heard that noise! What could it be? Katie and James and their little dog, Harry, are happy to share their snacks with anyone who drops by . . . but what if this boisterous surprise guest wants to snack on them instead?Yum, Yum!
A lovely little book for a very lovely James
M W Graham
The charming tale of how little James meets Teddy, the amazing talking dog. The pair set off on a walk together and Teddy tells his incredible story.
Pilot (Let's Pretend Sets)
Priddy Books
Fantastic creative play pack for budding airline pilots with a board book and 15 study cardboard pieces in a plastic clamshell. The pieces can be used to fit into spaces in the book or for imaginative play. Puzzles pieces to play with and fit into the big board book encouraging hand-eye co-ordination and problem solving skills.
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