Books that include a character called JOE
Olive and the Big Secret
Tor Freeman
When Molly shares a secret with Olive, the urge to tell is just too great for Olive. She tells Joe who tells Matt who tells Lola. But Lola is best friends with Molly. The secret is out, and Olive is in big trouble! With adorable childlike characters in their mannerisms, behaviour and dialogue, young children will relate and parents will laugh at how well-observed they are.
Olive and the Embarrassing Hat
Tor Freeman
The price of true friendship! Olive s best friend Joe has bought her a special hat the only problem is Olive doesn t like it and her gang of friends find it very amusing. Olive tries all kinds of excuses to avoid wearing the hat and eventually Joe catches her stuffing it into a bin! Olive feels terrible that she s upset Joe, so she makes a special sign to wear saying, Olive and Joe are best friends .
Drusilla and Her Brothers
Dyan Sheldon
Move over, Sherlock Holmes!Drusilla is a quiet, thoughtful little girl who has a small toy hippopotamus and four older brothers. Her hippo (Mrs Mu) goes everywhere with Drusilla. Her brothers (Harlan, Kal, CJ and Joe) go nowhere with her. In fact, their sole aim seems to be to taunt their small sister and stop her from joining in with their games. Usually Drusilla can withstand any amount of teasing, but when Mrs Mu goes missing, she suspects foul play… This time Drusilla will have to call upon all her resourcefulness to win through.
What Happened to You?
James Catchpole
The first ever picture book addressing how a disabled child might want to be spoken to.What happened to you? Was it a shark? A burglar? A lion? Did it fall off?Every time Joe goes out the questions are the same . . . what happened to his leg? But is this even a question Joe has to answer?A ground-breaking, funny story that helps children understand what it might feel like to be seen as different.'A revolutionary book on disability.' Inclusive Storytime'Catchpole's beautifully judged, child-friendly words ably evoke the fatigue and wariness of repeatedly being asked the same question rather than simply being accepted and allowed to play, while George's warm images amplify the delight of shared imagination.' The Guardian'Wonderful, delightful and important. [...] Not only will it help nondisabled adults and children understand what it is like to be singled out for being different, but it will empower disabled children and help them realise they don't have to justify themselves to people they don't know.' Jen Campbell, bestselling author of Franklin's Flying Bookshop'With beautifully characterful illustrations and plenty of calming white space, it exudes gentle energy and humour to appeal to every child. This is a stunningly clever book.' BookTrust'The beauty of What Happened to You? is its focus on empathy... a brilliant book to open up the conversation with pre-school kids.' Disability Arts Online'A groundbreaking picture book reflecting the world of a visibly disabled child... a funny and very enjoyable read that will nevertheless perform an urgently needed task and generate very useful discussion at home and school.' LoveReading4Kids
Characters: Joe
Farmer Joe and the Music Show
Tony Mitton
When the hens stop laying eggs and no crops grow, Farmer Joe comes up with a creative plan to start making happy music with his instrument-playing friends in order to inspire everyone and everything on his farm to do what they do best!
Characters: Joe
The Extraordinary Gardener
Sam Boughton
A charming story about the important of nature and community, teaching us that if we work hard enough our dreams really can come true!Joe is a boy just like any other, but Joe loves to imagine. Joe lives in a pretty ordinary tower block, in a rather ordinary city. His world is rather grey. However, he spends his time imagining a wonderful world filled with exotic plants and unusual animals. Once day Joe decides to plant a seed on his balcony, he waits and waits but nothing happens!Joe gives up and goes back to his daily life, but one day when he least expects it he spots that the seed has turned into the most beautiful tree. Joe begins caring for the tree and growing lots of other plants on his balcony and soon everyone in the neighbourhood is getting involved.
Characters: Joe
Joe's Cafe
Rose Impey
This picture book tells the story of a young boy who is left in charge of his little sister. She wanders out of the garden while he is playing his favourite game, and he has to search for her. This work is by the author and illustrator of "A Letter to Father Christmas".
Characters: Joe
What If...?
Anthony Browne
Joe is nervous about his first big party, and as Mum walks him along the darkening street to his friend’s house, his imagination starts to run wild. They search for the right place, looking through the windows, wondering "What if...?" while making surprising discoveries along the way.
Characters: Joe
Funny Face
Anna Walker
Everyone can make a face.Sam makes a happy face.Olive makes a sad face.Lucy makes a surprised face.Milly makes an angry face.Joe makes a sleepy face.Tess makes a scary face.Charlie makes a bunny face.And they all make...a funny face!Which face can you make?Educational potentialPerfectly pitched at an audience coming to grips with basic concepts and relationships, in this case dress-ups, categories, parties, facial expressions and emotions.The illustrations are clear, and the bright bold blocks of colour make this appropriate for even the youngest child.From the EditorAs with Froggy Green Anna has drawn little kids she knows and has portrayed them with unequalled affection and humour. It's impossible not to love Sam, Ollie, Lucy, Milly, Joe, Tess and Charlie... She really is one of the most talented illustrators working for this age group and her profile is already growing - with a commercial success in Santa's Aussie Holiday, several lines of cards and a series of Christmas decorations based on her characters as well as an independent 'cult' profile with The Miggy Tree.
Elephant Joe is a Pirate!
David Wojtowycz
"Look at me," says Elephant Joe. "I'm a pirate!" Pull the tabs to take Elephant Joe and his silent friend, Zebra Pete, on a thrilling pirate adventure... across the carpet, and all the way to the tea table!
Froggy Green
Anna Walker
Everyone likes different colours.Sam likes fireman red.Olive likes fairy pink.Lucy likes polka-dot orange.Milly likes sunshine yellow.Joe likes froggy green.Tess likes sky blue.Charlie likes monster purple.But everyone loves rainbow ice-cream!Which colour do you like?Educational potential- Perfectly pitched at an audience coming to grips with basic concepts and relationships, in this case categories, colours and favourites.- The illustrations are clear, and the bright bold blocks of colour make this appropriate for even the youngest child.
Elephant Joe is a Knight!
David Wojtowycz
Oh, no! The Dark Knight has stolen the King's crown! Who can rescue it? Elephant Joe can! (And his trusty sidekick, Zebra Pete, of course.) But first things first, there's a damsel in distress to save. There will be lots of jousting and heroics before it's time for tea...
Joe and the Blue Elephant
Nick Bonomo
Meet Joe and Blue, two best friends who are inseparable. Just imagine what happens when Blue comes to life and the fun they can have! Whenever Joe needs a friend to lean on, Blue is there - just as a best friend should be. Soon you’ll wish your favorite toy can come alive just like Blue.
Characters: Joe
Acorn Street - The Sleepover
Sue Mason
It’s time for Joe and Alice’s first ever sleepover with their friends. It’s all so exciting and different. But when it’s time to go to sleep will they wish they were back at home in their own beds? Find out about all the fun and if Joe and Alice decided to sleepover or go home!
Little Farmer Joe
Ian Whybrow
"I'm not scared of cows," said Joe. When Joe is taken to stay with Aunty Bee and Uncle Will on their farm, amid all the hustle and bustle lie many new experiences. Joe is more than a little afraid of all the different animals but with all the bravado he can muster he asserts fiercely, "I'm not scared!" Only when Uncle Will needs his help to deliver a lamb in the middle of the night does Joe acknowledge his fears. And only when he sees the nervous little creature, more vulnerable and fearful than he is, is he able to overcome them. By the time Mum and Dad return, Joe is proud to show off his new baby lamb, and his new-found confidence! Children will identify and sympathise with Joe's secret fears in this warm and tender portrayal of a small boy's first experience of staying away from Mum and Dad.
Tow Truck Joe Makes a Splash
June Sobel
Brimming with catchy rhymes, bright colors, and summer fun, this sequel to Tow Truck Joe will delight fans of the original and new readers alike! A delightful rhyming picture book from the author of The Goodnight Train.
Characters: Joe
The Imaginary Adventures of Timo and Joe
Kerrie Louise Clarke
Can you imagine having a friend who likes everything you like and can go everywhere you go? When you have an imaginary friend, you never have to feel alone! This is Timo, a dinosaur, Whom not everyone can see, But in Joe's imagination, He's as real as he can be. In this is a lyrical tale of friendship, a little boy called Joe takes his imaginary dinosaur friend, Timo, on all of his adventures with his childminder. Along the way, Joe and his friends help Timo to join in the fun.
Characters: Joe
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