Books that include a character called LUCY
Lucy's marathon (Sunburst City Dragons)
Jane Huddleston
Today Lucy's been baking. While she delivers a baked treat to her human friends she see's a very inspiring sight on their television! Is it possible that her dreams could come true and a dragon could run a race in the human world?!...
Characters: Lucy
Drawing Together
Mimi Thebo
Nobody wants to play with Lucy on her first day in school. So her teacher gives her some chalks and Lucy begins to draw animals on the playground. She doesn't notice Zack and Ibrahim sitting at opposite ends of a nearby bench, watching her. As the three stories progress, Lucy, Zack and Ibrahim overcome the awkwardness of being alone at a new school, and become the best of friends, drawing together.Walker Stories support beginner readers making the transition from picture books in an engaging, entertaining and accessible way. Each title features three highly-illustrated, individual short stories linked by one character, so readers can build familiarity and confidence.
Lenny & Lucy
Philip C. Stead
Peter and his father are moving to a new house beyond the dark unfriendly woods. When they arrive at their new home, Peter wants to turn back. Fortunately, he has Harold for company, but Harold is just a dog and can't help Peter. Scared of the things hidden in the woods, Peter makes a tall pile of pillows. He stitches and sews. He pushes and pulls. And when he is done, he has Lenny, Guardian of the Bridge, to protect him and Harold. Lenny is a good guard but Peter worries that Lenny will get lonely out by the woods all by himself, so he makes Lucy, who is a good friend. Together, Lenny, Lucy, Peter, and Harold discover that this new place isn't so scary after all.
Lucy's Box
John Prater
Cambridge Reading is a major reading scheme which provides stimulating books and support materials for the teaching of reading and the development of literacy throughout the primary years.
Characters: Lucy
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.
Lucy and Henry Are Twins
Elizabeth Winthrop
Lucy and Henry are brother and sister. They may be twins, but that doesn’t mean they do everything the same way. From time on the swings to crawling through tunnels, a day at the park is double the fun when they’re together. Delightful illustrations and simple, rhythmic text combine to make a wonderful first book about twins. Pages are made of strong paper, ideal for little readers.
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.
That's NOT How You Do It!
Ariane Hofmann-Maniyar
Lucy knows how to do everything. She knows how to eat with a spoon and fork, play the xylophone, paint elephants – and lots more besides! All her friends ask her for help if they need to know the right way to do something. When Toshi arrives, Lucy thinks he can’t do anything properly at all. He eats differently, plays strange music, and he definitely can’t paint elephants. She can barely hide her frustration. And when she finally tries to teach Toshi the right way to do things, she learns a very important lesson herself. A simple, funny tale about understanding, respecting and enjoying our differences.
A Dress with Pockets
Lily Murray
A funny and frock-filled story for modern children who don't just want sequins and sparkles on their dresses, from rising star Lily Murray and Waterstones Prize-winning illustrator, Jenny Lovlie. Lucy and Aunt Augusta are dress shopping. And, at the Fabulous Fashion Store, there are dresses to suit just about everyone. There are fancy dresses, frilly dresses, stripy dresses, silly dresses, sun dresses, fun dresses, blue dresses, green. . . But Lucy doesn't care about frills or lace. She wants a dress WITH POCKETS. And as she wades through the titchy dresses, witchy dresses, very, very itchy dresses, she starts to worry about where she's going to put her leaves, and nettles, and delicate petals, her magical spells and beautiful shells. . . The hunt is on: will Lucy find the dress of her dreams? A lighthearted story with a subtle feminist undertone that celebrates the joy of pockets, and how they can unleash the inquisitive, adventurous spirit of all young children.
Lucy and Tom at the Seaside
Shirley Hughes
Lucy and Tom are off for a very special day out at the seaside! But what should they do first? Join Lucy and Tom as they discover the seaside. From paddling to picnics, to sandcastles and ice cream - they discover everything the seaside has to offer. With gentle illustrations and easy-to-read text, Lucy and Tom at the Seaside is perfect for summer celebrations. Delighting children for generations, discover this soothing bedtime story.
Bye-Bye Bad Dreams
Erin Beilhartz
A unique approach to helping cLucy loves bedtime! When she sleeps her dreams take her to magnificent places. Lately, her dreams have been turned upside down. Bad dreams have taken over turning Lucy's favorite time into a nightmare. With the help of her family, Lucy learns to turn her bad dreams into new adventure. Bye-Bye Bad Dreams was written to help children learn to cope with bad dreams and to help parents see their children's dreams in a new way. We have all heard "It was just a dream. Go back to bed." For children that have nightmares, this approach doesn't allow them to take control of their nightmares. In this story Lucy and her family take her specific dreams and find ways to make the dream fun instead of scary. Some common nightmares such as falling, being lost, and monsters under the bed are turned in a new direction.
Characters: Lucy
Lucy Ladybird
Sharon King-Chai
Lucy doesn't belong with the other ladybirds, because she has no spots. But when the frog, fish, caterpillar and bird all give her some of their spots, the other ladybirds realise that being different is great! A gorgeous visual treat that takes you through the seasons, while reinforcing a positive message to little readers about giving, sharing and accepting. A huge surprise gatefold reveals all of the creatures' amazing new spots as they jump on board with being different.
Characters: Lucy
Lucy the Diamond Fairy: The Jewel Fairies Book 7
Daisy Meadows
Disaster has struck Fairyland! Jack Frost has stolen all the jewels from Queen Titania's crown. Without them,the fairies are losing their magical powers. Rachel and Kirsty have to help India the Moonstone Fairy,Scarlett the Garnet Fairy, Emily the Emerald Fairy, Chloe the Topaz Fairy, Amy the Amethyst Fairy,Sophie the Sapphire Fairy, and Lucy the Diamond Fairy to get the jewels back, before it's too late...Lucy the Diamond Fairy's sparkly jewel has a very important job - it helps the fairies to fly! Kirsty and Rachel must help her to find it before this magical power is lost forever...
Characters: Lucy
The Weather Girls
AKI Delphine Mach
Spring, summer, autumn or winter - the intrepid Weather Girls are ready for whatever the seasons might bring! Join them as they stomp through autumn leaves, enjoy a summer swim, explore the lush green forests and climb a snowy mountain. There is so much to experience and discover when you jump up and step outside with this lively group of friends. Get inspired and get active with this stylish book all about the magic of the seasons, the wonders of the outside world and the fun you can have with good friends. The Weather Girls is a charming, rhyming story with striking illustrations and additional nature facts, from illustrator Aki.
Characters: AnnieCathleenEmilyJoyJuneKirstenLauraLucyMelanieMiffyRebeccaSarahTillyJaneVanessaZoe
The Perfect Baby
Tony Bradman
A brilliant tale of sibling rivalry which culminates in a happy ending. The ideal picture book for a child expecting a new brother or sister. Lucy’s new baby brother, William, is noisy and smelly, so Lucy insists he is returned to the hospital. She’d like to try another – less annoying – baby brother instead. But after trying a succession of babies from the New Baby Department, who turn out to be too boring, too hairy, and even too scary, it dawns on Lucy that maybe baby William wasn’t so bad after all. In fact, he’s perfect – as far as babies go, anyway!
The Children Who Loved Books
Peter Carnavas
Angus and Lucy love books. They have hundreds of them. Then one day, all the books are taken away, and Angus and Lucy discover they need books more than they ever imagined. A book about loving and needing books and about libraries and how central libraries and books should be in our lives. Written and illustrated with wit and humour.
Firefighter: Let's Pretend Sets
Priddy Books
Roger Priddy's Let's Pretend: Firefighter Set has everything your little firefighter needs to save the day! The alarm bell goes off, there's a fire to put out – time for the firefighters to spring into action! Inside this creative play set, the big board book has three busy scenes as firefighters Ben and Lucy gather their equipment, zoom off in their truck, and fight a fire at the bakery, keeping everyone safe. The set comes with 15 sturdy fire fighting puzzle pieces which can be used both to match to the spaces on the book pages and for independent play. A fabulous set for little firefighters which will provide them with hours of creative, imaginative play. All pieces can be stored back inside the book for easy storage and taking on the go.
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