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Don Wood

Audrey Wood

First published in 1984, a picture book in which the Little Mouse will do all he can to save his strawberry from the Big, Hungry Bear, even if it means sharing it with the reader. 

The Little Mouse and the Big Hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the bear… How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red, ripe strawberry.

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Patrick Macnee

Child's Play

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The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear

Kathryn Meyrick

As Gustav and his family travel the world in search of the lost music, we share their discovery of musical traditions and strange instruments in many lands, before returning home in triumph to the World Festival of Music.

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The Lost Music

Gustav Mole is lucky enough to be born into a musical family, and this charming tale traces the enriching role that music plays in his life. Gustav's musical education is rich and diverse, covering a wide variety of genres and styles. 

This is the perfect introduction to musical instruments, ensembles and occasions, and a humorous and sensitive exploration of what music can bring to our lives.

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The Musical Life of Gustav Mole

Gervase Phinn

Rich in language, humour, and rhyme. 

Gervase Phinn reads the audio version of this lively story, rich in language and humour. Lizzie and Dominic desperately want a kitten but they get much more than they bargain for!

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Our Cat Cuddles

When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who behaves like a princess, who knows what will happen! This is suitable for discussion of preconceptions and gender roles.

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The Princess and the Dragon

A celebration of a child's growing self awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this. Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end the young boy celebrates all different, apparently contradictory parts of himself.

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Child's Play Library - The book series

Child's Play Library - The book series

Child's Play Library books in order

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