First-day-of-school anxieties are amplified for Ollie when his beloved furry friend cannot accompany him. This charming tale blends visual humor with relatable themes of friendship and the challenges of new beginnings, as Ollie navigates his worries in the absence of his pet. The story captures the emotional bond between them and how it influences Ollie's experience on a significant day.
The story explores the challenges of friendship when a neighborly bond leads to borrowing favorite items, including special fuzzy slippers. Through Norton's experiences, readers learn the importance of setting boundaries and accepting friends with their imperfections. This humorous narrative effectively teaches boundary-setting skills, allowing for sharing and borrowing without regret.
Norton wants to be unique. The Bear wants to be just like him. This is definitely going to be a problem. This hilarious read-aloud, which was shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year, explores every child's least favorite form of admiration: copying. It helps readers deal with the sensitive topics of conformity, individuality, and belonging in an accessible, kid-friendly way.
Moustache veut un humain. Ce n'est pas une décision à prendre à la légère, il faut bien choisir son humain. Gros, petit, souriant, bruyant ... il y a l'embarras du choix. Mais quel est celui qui conviendra parfaitement à Moustache ? [4ème couv.]