Sometimes it’s hard to keep the attention of a young one. To incorporate reading in to children has proven to be difficult as it might be boring. But with these new books it will keep you child in a magical world.
A Song in the Mist by Fiona Woodcock and Corinne Averiss
Chi is a panda who loves to listen.
Being silent brings sounds to her ears: the swish of bamboo, the chitter of birds. And then, one day, a new sound, gentle and sweet.
The sound leads Chi to a boy, who blows breath through a piece of bamboo. Chi is enchanted and longs to make friends, but she is shy and hides instead.
As the boy searches for Chi and mist gathers in the forest, she must find the courage to help him, even if it means being seen…
The Happy Hedgerow by Elena Mannion and Erin Brown
Somewhere in the folds of the countryside, Old Oak lives content and fulfilled in his hedgerow by the barley field.
When the farmer pulls up the Far Hedgerow one day, Old Oak is dismayed. Can he care for all the fleeing birds? The field is now too open, and the wind and rain are carrying away the soil.
Hope is finally returned when a new farmer comes to plant saplings one cold winter’s morning.
Super Happy Magic Forest and the Deep Trouble by Matty Long
The Super Happy Magic Forest is the friendliest, most frolic-filled place in all the world, but very occasionally something comes along and disturbs the peace.
That’s when our five brave heroes step up to save the day. There’s Blossom the unicorn, Twinkle the pixie, Herbert the gnome, Hoofius the faun and a plucky little mushroom called Trevor.
In this adventure, the five heroes go diving for Candy Coral in Lake Sparkle and find more than they bargained for – a fishy-looking creature called Foam. It’s the start of a brand-new seafaring quest!
Time for the gang to find their sea legs and set sail on an adventure to the underwater city of Fishopolis!
Kevin vs the Unicorns by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre
Max and his best friend Kevin, the only roly-poly flying pony in Bumbleford, decide to enter the Magical Pony Club Steeplechase.
Kevin is not particularly keen as the other participants are all unicorns, and everybody knows that unicorns are quite snobby. But biscuits are promised, and Kevin wants to make Max proud.
As the competition heats up, our inseparable duo uncover a conspiracy to steal the precious Periwinkle Cup. Max and Kevin will have to intervene to stop the thieves and retrieve the stolen trophy.
