Books that include a character called PETER
My Big Fantastic Family
Adam and Charlotte Guillain
A funny and moving story about how a little girl copes with change after her parents separate. When Dad says that he's moving out, Lily-May feels all upside-down inside. But now Dad comes on Sundays, and they ride their bikes really fast and make secret dens together. Lily-May plays more just with Mum now, too - and when Mum's new partner Peter comes over, they play pirate ships! Sometimes, there are tricky moments - Lily-May hates it when Mum has to work late - but a birthday party with Lily-May's big fantastic family helps her realise just how many people love her. This reassuring celebration of non-nuclear families will help children to understand that they will always be loved, even if parents separate or divorce.
Puffin Peter
Petr Horácek
Delightful and witty, this is a simple story of mistaken identity!Peter and Paul are the best of friends, but when Peter gets lost in a terrible storm he can't find Paul anywhere. With the help of a big blue whale Puffin Peter sets off to find him. They find all kinds of birds that match Peter's description but none of them is quite like Paul.
Peter's Pebbles
Cherie Zamazing
When Peter's pebble collection comes to life, he has an adventure beyond his wildest dreams.
Characters: Peter
Peter and the Pebble
Paul Hunt
'Peter and the Pebble' is the charming tale of a young boy who befriends a beautiful pebble that he finds outside of his house.As a result of this chance encounter, Peter subsequently goes through an emotional journey, accompanied by the reader, from wonder and excitement to sudden and unexpected despair, and then ultimately to overwhelming joy.The story is told with a simple narrative and concludes by delivering a positive and uplifting message that will be treasured for years to come by both children and adults alike.Suitable for ages 3 - 8
Characters: Peter
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.
Peter in Blueberry Land
Elsa Beskow
A mini gift edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story.Peter is looking for blueberries for his mother's birthday but he can't find a single one. Suddenly he feels a light tap on his shoe, and a strange and magical adventure begins.
Characters: Peter
The Snowy Day
Ezra Jack Keats
The magic and wonder of winter’s first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. This celebrated classic has been shared by generations of readers and listeners, a must-have for every child’s bookshelf and a perfect gift for the holiday season.New York Public Library's #1 book on the list of “Top Check Outs of All Time”In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depicts a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The quiet fun and sweetness of Peter’s small adventures in the deep, deep snow is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day. Ezra Jack Keats was also the creator of such classics as Goggles, A Letter to Amy, Pet Show!, Peter’s Chair, and A Whistle for Willie. (This book is also available in Spanish, as Un dia de nieve.) Praise for The Snowy Day:“Keats made Peter’s world so inviting that it beckons us. Perhaps the busyness of daily life in the 21st century makes us appreciate Peter even more―a kid who has the luxury of a whole day to just be outside, surrounded by snow that’s begging to be enjoyed.” ―The Atlantic"Ezra Jack Keats's classic The Snowy Day, winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal, pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow."―Publisher's Weekly
Characters: Peter
The Spotty Pig
Dick King-Smith
Peter is a piglet who hates his spots and he tries everything to get rid of them. Throughout the year he lies in the the summer sun to fade them, rolls in the winter snow to freeze them, but nothing works. As he grows bigger his spots get bigger too. Then he meets a beautiful female pig and they have thirteen spotty piglets and Peter finally realises how beautiful spots can be.
Characters: Peter
The Detective Dog
Julia Donaldson
When a crime needs solving, there’s only one dog for the job! Join Nell the Detective and help solve the mystery of the missing books.There once was a dog with a keen sense of smell.She was known far and wide as Detective Dog Nell.Peter’s dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. Her ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work solving mysteries and finding all Peter’s lost toys. But Nell has other talents too . . .When she’s not cracking cases, Nell goes to school with Peter and listens to the children read. Books about dinosaurs, books about space and even books about dogs – Nell loves them all! But one day Peter and Nell arrive at school to find all the books have disappeared! Who could have taken them, and why? Luckily, Detective Dog Nell, with help from the whole class, is ready to sniff out the thief!Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by the multi-talented illustrator and print-maker Sara Ogilvie, The Detective Dog is a fast-paced celebration of books, reading, libraries and the relationship between a little boy and his rather special dog.
Circus Shoes
Noel Streatfeild
In CIRCUS SHOES by Noel Streatfeild Gus the clown is Peter and Santa's only living relative and escape to the circus seems a better idea to them than an orphanage. But Gus will keep the children only if they make themselves useful - and they have to fight hard to become a genuine part of the circus.
Smelly Peter: The Great Pea Eater
Steve Smallman
Young Peter Pod, was a little bit odd: he ate nothing but peas, fresh or tinned, for breakfast and brunch, for dinner and lunch, though he always had terrible wind! Peter is different. He only ever eats peas and they make him green and rather smelly! Then one day he is picked up by a spaceship full of aliens, who whisk him away to make him their king.
Characters: Peter
Telephone
Mac Barnett
It's time to fly home for dinner! In this witty picture book from award-winning and bestselling author Mac Barnett, a mother bird gives the bird next to her a message for little Peter. But passing messages on a telephone line isn't as simple as it sounds. Each subsequent bird understands Mama's message according to its own very particular hobbies. Will Peter ever get home for dinner? This uproarious interpretation of a favorite children's game will get everyone giggling and is sure to lead to countless rereads.
Characters: Peter
Peter the Cruise Ship
Hans Mateboer
Peter the Cruise Ship is ready to set out on a trip and is looking forward to new adventures. We see his captain and engineer. Out at sea, he meets his friends, 'Slick' the container ship, 'Push' the tugboat, 'Gulp' the tanker and 'Rusty' the old cargo ship. A map of the world shows him and his friends in various places around the globe. Then it is getting dark and at dawn the weather changes and a storm starts. He hears somebody crying for help in the distance, and rushes over to help. He finds out that 'Rusty' is in trouble and to his surprise, also 'Push' the tugboat is there to help. Until now, nobody liked 'Push', as he is always bumping into others. Together, they manage to help 'Rusty' and after that, Peter, in a hurry now, rushes to get to his next port in time. By mistake, he drops his anchor on top of 'Fluke' the whale, who is having breakfast with his family. Fluke, of course is angry, and Peter apologizes. At the end of the day he leaves again, and arrives back in his home port, ready for new adventures.
Characters: Peter
Monster Clothes (Daisy Hirst's Monster Books)
Daisy Hirst
Monstrously funny clothes combinations to delight little monsters everywhere! When monsters get up in the morning, they have to find something to wear. Simon wears socks, Darrell puts on a dress and Terrence tries on a tomato. Meanwhile, Cassie is wearing cars and Lester has the latest fashion – leaves! Daisy's adorable, cheeky little monsters try all sorts of hilarious combinations of clothes that little children won't be able to resist.
Characters: BeatriceCassieDarrelEvieHarrietLesterOliverParvilPeterSimonTamsinTaraTerrenceUma
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