Books that include a character called WILLIAM
Sheep School
Ross Montgomery
A thwarted thespian must use his talents to save his flock from a woolly situation in this hilarious gem from bestselling children’s author Ross Montgomery.William the lamb just can’t stand still. His feet are always tapping, ready to dance, and he loves nothing more than bursting into song. But his talents aren’t always appreciated at Sheep School. Cast out of the flock, he wanders miserably away only to witness the rest of the sheep being captured by the Big Bad Wolf. Can William find a way to put his artistic skills to use to save the day?
Characters: William
Bella Goes to Sea
Benedict Blathwayt
Bella the Goose lives with William in cottage by the sea. When William goes out fishing in his boat Bella wants to go too and flies after him, but William thinks the sea is no place for a goose. But Bella comes into her own when they are shipwrecked, and flies off with a message to get help.
William's Winter Nap
Linda Ashman
Just when William is ready to fall asleep in his cozy cabin, there is a tap on his window. A chilly chipmunk asks to stay, and Will scooches over in bed. "There's room for two--I'm sure we'll fit." The chipmunk is just the first in a parade of mammals, each bigger than the last, until the bed is full. Then a note is slipped beneath the door: "Do you have room for just one more?" William tugs the door to see who's there . . . only to find a great big BEAR! Is there enough space to spare? Will the other animals be willing to share?
Characters: William
William's Winter Wish
Gillian Shields
William longs for it to snow. Maybe if he makes a wish on Grandpa's snow globe it will really happen. But disaster strikes when William drops the globe and breaks it! How can he say sorry to Grandpa, and will his wish ever come true? A sparkling story of magical winter wishes.
Characters: William
Where's William's Washing?
Kate Hindley
Treacle Street is a new lift-the-flap board book series that's perfect for fans of Acorn Wood and Pip and Posy!William Tripehound is hanging out his washing when – whoosh! – a gust of wind blows his clothes all over Treacle Street!Can you help William find all of his missing washing? Lift the flaps and find out in this delightful, interactive board book from much-loved children's book illustrator Kate Hindley.
Characters: William
The Night Gardener
Terry Fan
"Something was happening on Grimloch Lane. Something good." One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. Each day, more topiaries appear, each one more beautiful than the last. Soon, William's grey little town is full of colour and life. And, though the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he appeared, William and his town are changed forever. With breathtaking illustrations and spare, sweet text, this masterpiece about enjoying the beauty of nature is sure to become an instant classic. A best-selling debut picture book about an orphan whose life is transformed by a mysterious night gardener bringing colour and life to his town.
Characters: William
Football Fever
Alan Durant
William has caught football fever. His symptoms are so severe that his sister s afraid there s no cure. He eats, talks and dreams football, and he s driving his sister crazy! Then one day William's dream comes true and Dad takes him to a football club for the first time. The match kicks off and the tension builds. The score is nil-nil and William has the ball. Will he score and be hero for the day? And who ll be next to catch the football bug?!
Characters: William
There's No Place Like Home
Dubravka Kolanovic
William loves having a bedtime story read to him at night, but when his baby brother comes along his Mom and Dad are busy all the time. He decides to go in search of a new home, but soon discovers that it's not easy to find somewhere that's just right for him and his book. As night draws in, there's only one place he wants to be. This funny and touching story about where you really feel at home.
Characters: William
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!
William's Dragons
Alan Baker
The hero of "Goodnight William" and "William's Dinosaurs" goes on anotherdventure. Hitching a ride on a dragon, he finds himself whisked away into aorld of magic, caves, mountains, not to mention a few old friends! The last thing that William expected...
Characters: William