Books that include a character called MARY
Parrot Park
Mary Murphy
One of an innovative new series of linked stories designed to build reader confidence.The Murphys live at 53 Parrot Park, Dublin. There's Mammy, Rory, Anna and Mary (the twins), Cormac, Catherine and Susan (who is only one – she is full of smiles and listens to nobody). Whether they're mowing the lawn, getting rid of pesky headlice or hunting down UFOs, everything is an adventure with the Murphy family!
Showtime for Billie and Coco
Tor Freeman
Step inside Fancy Feathers Talent School, the most exciting school in town! Coco Crocodile is rehearsing her song and Billie and Pig has a dance to perfect - and all in time for the evening show! But the Fox Clowns are in a muddle and Albert the Magician has made his assistant vanish, COMPLETELY! Now everyone needs a costume and time is running out. But you know what they say? The show MUST go on . . . Full of fun, bursting with characters and packed with comic detail, as well as tutus, tantrums and TALENT!
Comings and Goings at Parrot Park
Mary Murphy
Chaotic cousins and tent troubles ensure life is never quiet in this energetic series of linked stories about the Murphy family.It’s summertime and 53 Parrot Park is a busy place to be. All the Murphys are there, and so are their Canadian cousins, who talk funny but are just like their Irish cousins in every other way. Daddy has borrowed some tents to make room for everyone – the place is full of Murphys! Then the summer ends and it’s back to school. All is quiet again at Parrot Park ... for now.
Mary Had a Little Glam
Tammi Sauer
Now in board book!This little Mary has STYLE! In this fun take on Mother Goose, fashion-forward Mary helps some of childhood's most beloved characters go glam. From the kid who lives in a shoe (and dons some fab footwear, too) to Jack, who breaks his crown but gets a great new one, Mary's school friends look fantastic in their finery. But are they now too well dressed for recess? Not to worry: Mary always shows her flair for what to wear! 'An exuberant . . . ode to the fun of fashion.' Shelf AwarenessPraise for the hardcover edition of Mary Had a Little Glam*"Pinkalicious + Fancy Nancy + Eloise = Mary, the diminutive, precocious, brown-skinned queen of glam. . . . Sauer's rhythm never falters, and Brantley-Newton's bright, fun-filled illustrations teem with energy and life . . . Welcome, Mary! We hope to see you again." --Kirkus Reviews (Starred review)". . . a gleeful story starring a young black fashionista . . . . [an] exuberant picture-book ode to the fun of fashion." --Shelf Awareness"Move over, Fancy Nancy--there's a new glamour queen in town! . . . Brantley-Newton's bright and busy illustrations full of racially diverse children and adults appeal to the eye without distracting from the text, while Sauer's quick and witty rhyme will keep children engaged and on their toes. . . . [a] fun and lively read-aloud."School Library Journal
Mary Had a Little Plan
Tammi Sauer
Mary had a little plan that sprouted on the spot.It all began the day she passeda drab, abandoned lot. <p/> Fashion-forward Mary is known for adding flair everywhere she goes. When she spots an abandoned lot in her neighborhood, Mary knows she can use her stylish talent to spruce it up. Soon she's rallying neighborhood shops and calling on her friends to help. With Mary leading the way, this group carries out her little plan that has a big impact on her community! <p/> "Pinkalicious + Fancy Nancy + Eloise = Mary, the diminutive, precocious, brown-skinned queen of glam."--Kirkus Reviews (starred) on Mary Had a Little Glam
Characters: Mary
The Secret Garden
Claire Freedman
Rediscover the magical story of Mary Lennox, who arrives in the wild and windswept Yorkshire a sickly and miserable girl - until she discovers a forgotten, Secret Garden. As Mary works hard to bring the garden back to life, its magic begins to work on her too . . . This classic and beloved story has been beautifully retold by Claire Freedman and brought to glorious visual life by new illustration talent Shaw Davidson
Characters: Mary
Mary the Sharing Fairy: The Friendship Fairies Book 2 (Rainbow Magic)
Daisy Meadows
Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.Everyone knows Kirsty and Rachel are best friends. But when Jack Frost steals the Friendship Fairies' magical objects, the special bond of BFFs everywhere is at risk! Can they fight the Ice Lord and his goblin minions to restore the magic of friendship in both the Fairyland and worlds?'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comRead all four fairy adventures in the Friendship Fairies set! Esther the Kindness Fairy; Mary the Sharing Fairy; Mimi the Laughter Fairy; Clare the Caring Fairy.If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Characters: Mary
Mary is Scary
Anne Cottringer
Mary is scary, she knows that for sure. She scares the postman, the sharks at the aquarium - everyone and everything in fact. But then she meets an unlikely adversary: a dog who does not appear at all frightened of scary Mary one tiny bit. Soon adversaries become friends and off they set to scare whoever they come across even to their own surprise!
Characters: Mary
Contrary Mary
Jeram Anita
When Mary got up this morning, she was feeling contrary. She put her cap on back to front and her shoes on the wrong feet. And that was just the start of a very contrary day!
Characters: Mary
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