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The Worst Witch books have captured the imaginations of millions of young readers who enjoy stories about growing up and discovering magic.
Readers loved Mildred Hubble’s escapades as a trainee witch at Cackle’s Academy, where, however hard she tries, mishaps seem to come her way.
This is a classic chapter book series by Jill Murphy with a new memorable heroine to root for.
This is a classic children’s picturebook by Jill Murphy, also known for the Large Family books and the Worst Witch.
Claire’s knee is hurt and raises concern from those she meets on the way home. Flexing her imaginative muscles, Claire offers each friend a different unlikely tale about what happened to her bad knee – from big bad wolves and feisty dragons to hairy gorillas and sneaky snakes. Reaching the safety of a loving Mum at home, Claire reveals the truth and enjoys some much-needed TLC.
This is the kind of book that gives natural opportunities for imagining extra scenarios to add to Claire’s tall stories about what happened to her knee. The ending is satisfying and we as readers know all along that the kind of attention Claire needs is not the kind that comes from inventing dramatic tales but the good old-fashioned attention of a loving carer.
Jill Murphy’s Peace at Last is an absolute classic story book for children in the Early Years, and has been adored by young readers for decades.
Mr Bear is trying his best to get to sleep, but a host of annoying noises keep disturbing him. From ticking clocks to snoring and dripping taps, the noises of the house disturb him enough to send him on a quest for a more peaceful place to get some slumber.
Children love joining in with the repeated refrain and making the different noises of the house.
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