Books that include a character called KEVIN
Thomas & Friends: Kevin (Thomas Engine Adventures)
Rev. W. Awdry
Kevin the little crane helps mend engines at the Sodor Steamworks, but has a lot to learn. Can he show that he’s more than just a clumsy crane? Find out in this new engine adventure featuring Thomas and his friends from the Island of Sodor!Engine Adventures is the newest series in the Thomas Range. Children will love meeting Thomas and his engine friends. From Thomas to Gordon to Harold the Helicopter, there is a railway adventure to thrill every Thomas fan.These fun, short stories come with a fun, bonus spot-and-see activity at the end.Thomas & Friends have been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. Thomas ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
Characters: Kevin
Kevin
Rob Biddulph
A glorious picture book story all about one boy, one imaginary friend named Kevin, and one very special friendship… from the creative genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away!Uh-oh – Sid Gibbons is in trouble again! Time to think fast…When Sid makes yet another mess, and his mum is at the end of her patience, Sid does what every quick-thinking kid would do – he blames it on his big, furry, vanilla-and-pink friend Kevin!And while it seemed like a good idea at the time, Sid gets an unexpected surprise when he finds out that Kevin and his world might not be so imaginary after all – and while his friend might be make-believe, his feelings are very real.From the bestselling and multi-award-winnning Rob Biddulph, creator of the internet phenomenon Draw With Rob. As seen on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, CBeebies and TV news everywhere, and the Waterstones Book Prize-winning Blown Away!!This is the perfect story for boys and girls of 4+, and anyone who’s ever needed a friend, to share with their families! so step up and enjoy Rob Biddulph’s trademark warm-hearted humour.
The Koala Who Could Board Book
Rachel Bright
An adorable board book edition of this funny rhyming story about dealing with change and overcoming worries. From the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.Meet Kevin. A koala who likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not... And, as Kevin discovers, if you step outside your comfort zone and try new things, you might just surprise yourself!WINNER of the Sainsbury's Book Award and the Evening Standard Oscar's Book Prize!'Fabulous rhymes, I'm in love with Kevin and would like to buy this for all my friends' children.' Claudia Winkleman'A feel-good rhyming tale . . . Field's Australian animals are a treat' - Bookseller
Characters: Kevin
When Cucumber Lost His Cool
Michelle Robinson
A perfectly-pitched tale of fun and friendship, from master storyteller Michelle Robinson and illustrator extraordinaire Tom Knight.Kevin the cucumber is so cool - everybody knows it!Whenever anyone gets hot and bothered, Kevin is always there to cool them down. He even has his own super cool cucumber song:"I'm super cool Kevin and this is my song!Make like a cucumber, you can't go wrong.You wanna be cool? Then repeat after me:I am a cucumber, cool as can be!"But when Kevin starts to feel like his friends are leaving him out, something happens that has never happened before:KEVIN.LOSES.HIS.COOL!Will Kevin's friends be there for him when he needs them most?Rhyming text by Michelle Robinson is full of energy and rhythm.Bright, bold illustrations by Tom Knight bring the brilliant story to life.This laugh-out-loud story is a super fun way for children to think about emotions - whether it's their own or someone else's.Also available: The day the Banana Went Bad and When Jelly Had a Wobble
Characters: Kevin
Ophelia
Ingred Schubert
One beautiful morning, Ophelia wakes and stretches, only to hear Kevin moaning from far away. Being a concerned hippopotamus, she leaps out of the water and goes running to help.Along the way, Ophelia passes Meerkat and tells him that Kevin has a stomachache. Meerkat grabs a hot water bottle and sprints to the rescue, telling Frog of Kevin's terrible cramp and sore throat. Frog fixes herbal tea, jogs off, and tells Porcupine that Kevin has pains everywhere. Pains become a broken leg to Rhino, and a body full of broken bones to Toucan. News of Kevin's moaning becomes so exaggerated that, by the time Toucan talks to Turtle, Toucan reports that Kevin is dead.As the friends mourn, Ophelia and Kevin walk to them. Amazed that their dearest crocodile is still alive, the friends find that Kevin only had butterflies in his stomach.In this peppy picture book by award-winning duo Ingrid and Dieter Schubert, animal friends learn that though nervousness is not lethal, a little exaggeration sure makes it contagious!
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