Books that include a character called TILLY
Princesses Break Free
Timothy Knapman
A fun, wild adventure challenging the stereotypical image of the poised, preened damsel; this princess takes life into her own hands without waiting around for anybody else.We begin our story in a fairy tale world like any other – princesses in distress are rescued by valiant and dashing princes and live happily ever after. But for Tilly, sitting around waiting to be rescued by a prince is BORING. So … Tilly simply rescues herself! “This puny prison can’t hold me!” And it’s not long before word of Tilly’s exploits spreads across the kingdom and inspires other princesses to take their fate into their own hands, too.
Characters: Tilly
Matthew And Tilly
Rebecca Jones
Set in the diverse neighborhood of a big city, this poignant and universal story of friendship tells about two best pals who share everything together--even making up after a quarrel."Children will recognize their own relationships in the ebb and flow of Matthew and Tilly's friendship."--Booklist"There can never be too many books about the importance of friendship and forgiveness--especially when they are of this caliber."--Publisher's Weekly"This modest story line swells with the visual excitement of Peck's paintings. . . . Their power lingers in the mind long after they have been seen."--School Library Journal
The Friendship Bench
Wendy Meddour
Tilly has just moved to a new house, by the splash and curl of the sea. She loves doing cartwheels in the sand and playing catch with Mummy and Shadow the dog. But when it is time to start her new school, Shadow and Mummy must stay outside. And inside is full of strangers. 'Why don't you try The Friendship Bench?' says her teacher, when Tilly is playing alone. 'It helps children find new friends to play with.' But when Tilly gets there, somebody is already on it . . .
Introducing Teddy
Jessica Walton
Errol and his teddy, Thomas, are best friends who do everything together. Whether it's riding a bike, playing in the tree house, having a tea party or all of the above, every day holds something fun to do together.One sunny day, Errol finds that Thomas the Teddy is sad, and Errol can't figure out why. Then Thomas the Teddy finally tells Errol what Teddy has been afraid to say: 'In my heart, I've always known that I'm a girl teddy, not a boy teddy. I wish my name was Tilly.' And Errol says, 'I don't care if you're a girl teddy or a boy teddy! What matters is that you are my friend.'A sweet and gentle story about being true to yourself and being a good friend, Introducing Teddy can also help children understand gender identity.
Tilly Plants a Tree
National Trust
Tilly has been learning all about trees and she would love to grow one. So when Grandma shows Tilly her special oak tree and they collect an acorn from the ground, they know just what to do. With help from their friends Worm and Ladybird, Tilly starts to grow her very own oak tree. Join in as she watches it grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what’s happening underground and a big pop-up surprise at the end. With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own trees.
Characters: Tilly
Stuck in the Middle
Tom Tinn-Disbury
A touching story that introduces children to separation, following the challenges a family face going through a divorce.Divorce and separation can be hard on any family and a difficult topic for children to understand, including Tilly. Tilly lives in the mountains with her mummy and daddy. She loves it - there are beautiful views and lots of space to play. The only downside is that she lives some of the time with Mummy on one mountain and the rest of the time with Daddy on another.Even though their mountains are joined by a bridge, Tilly isn't allowed to use it. Instead, Tilly has to walk all the way down one mountain and trek up the next to get between the two houses, which makes her extremely tired and makes her wish that they all lived together. One day, when upset, Tilly decides to fix the old, wobbly bridge in the hope that it will fix her family. Will she succeed?This touching story for children aged 3-5 features:- The charming narrative of this book differs from the typically intense and institutional approach to the topic.- Beautiful, immersive illustrations that engage the young readers in the story.- A large format makes it perfect for adults and children to read together.- Two non-fiction pages that teaches families about how to approach this difficult conversation.- One page of professional advice and tips for parents and adults.This moving and sensitively written story gently introduces children to family separation and teaches them how to deal with the emotions surrounding divorce. Beautiful illustrations allow children to immerse themselves in the book, alongside the informative and charming narrative which provides a gentle approach to this sensitive subject.The second book in Tom Tinn-Disbury's Difficult Conversations series, Stuck in the Middle is ideal for adults and children to share and perfect for starting a difficult conversation with a little one.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there?The Difficult Conversations series gently introduces sensitive topics to help children understand them a little better. Stuck in the Middle is the second book in the series, so why not try Lost in the Clouds, a gentle story to help children understand the difficult topic of grief.
Characters: Tilly
Unicorn Training
Amanda Brandon
Tilly Teasel loves working at the Unicorn Rescue Centre but what she really wants, more than anything else, is a unicorn of her very own.When Splodge shows up at the centre, looking a bit scruffy and a little sad, Tilly decides he’s perfect! When she brings him home, however, Mr and Mrs Teasel aren’t so convinced especially when he eats Mr Teasel’s slippers, whines all night and gets sparkly hoof prints all over the sofa! Will Tilly convince her parents that all Splodge needs is a little training?A touching story about patience, perseverance and the responsibility of owning a pet. Beautifully illustrated, QED’s Storytime series introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Featuring charming animal and human characters, the books explore important social and emotional themes like friendship, gratitude, perseverance and overcoming fears. A Next Steps page at the back provides guidance for parents and teachers.
Characters: Tilly
Tilly the Teacher Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic)
Daisy Meadows
Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.Tilly the Teacher Fairy brings happiness to schools everywhere. But it all starts to go wrong when naughty Jack Frost steals her three magical objects! Can Rachel and Kirsty stop him and make school fun for everyone again?There's a fairy laptop, a magic apple and a twinkly folder inside this book. Read on to see if Kirsty, Rachel and Tilly can find them!'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Characters: Tilly
The Nature Girls
AKI Delphine Mach
We're Nature Girls! We must explore. We pack our bags, we're out the door . . . The bold Nature Girls are ready for whatever nature throws at them! Join them as they pack their bags and start their journey, exploring natural habitats around the world. They swim in the sea, explore the desert, discover the harsh arctic tundra and more. There's so much to discover about the natural world, when you join this bright group of girls. The Nature Girls is an adorable rhyming picture book with stunning illustrations and a summary spread of fun nature facts at the back, from author/illustrator, Aki.
Characters: AnnieCathleenEmilyJaneJoyJuneKirstenLauraMelanieMiffyRebeccaSarahTillyVanessaZoe
Tall Tilly
Jillian Powell
Will Tall Tilly's teacher be able to show her that being tall isn't all bad? Tall Tilly is very tall. She is taller than her best friend Molly, and too tall for her bed. She is too tall to be a ballerina. She is not happy and wishes she was small and dainty, until her teacher has an idea . . .
The Museum of Marvellous Things
Kristina Stephenson
Sensible, serious Norbert Norris knows ALL the important things: dinosaurs, planets, shapes and sums. But when the Museum of Marvellous Things is in trouble, Norbert doesn't know what to do. Only MAGIC can save it - and he knows nothing about magic! Norbert must learn to believe, because when you imagine incredible things, almost ANYTHING can happen . . . A joyful celebration of imagination and creativity, from the author of the bestselling Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, Kristina Stephenson.
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