Joyce Dunbar Livres

A lively tale about a fun-loving cat learning to accept change, imaginatively illustrated by the award-winning Petr Horácek.Mischievous Mister Boo loves to give everyone he meets a surprise. He shocks the baby birds, the baby rabbits and the baby owls. BOO! But one day he wakes up without his usual energy and no one seems to take any notice of him. Will Mister Boo learn to accept change and find joy again? A buoyant second collaboration between the acclaimed writer Joyce Dunbar and world-renowned illustrator Petr Horácek.

Celebrate this festive season with three brand new Mouse and Mole short stories by Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew.SnowmoleMole wakes one morning to find the ground is covered in snow! Mouse and Mole decide to build their very own snowy friend – Snowmole – but Mole doesn’t want to leave him alone so decides to keep him company all night long and wakes to find another snowy surprise.Lo and Behold!Mole is impatiently waiting for Christmas to come when Mouse presents Mole with a brilliant gift – an advent calendar! Mouse and Mole use the advent calendar to countdown to Christmas and complete all the festive chores that need to be done and before they know it…it’s Christmas Eve!A Bump in the NightLate at night on Christmas Eve, Mouse and Mole are getting ready for bed, when they realise they’ve forgotten a few important tasks – putting the stockings by the chimney, leaving the mince pies and cherry brandy out for Father Christmas and sending their Christmas lists – but as they finish these jobs something goes BUMP! in the night…

Book Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+ A powerful and personal story from Joyce Dunbar about what it's like to experience hearing difficulties. 'Joyce Dunbar is one of the best writers for children today.' Guardian Dylan can't hear as well as he used to be able to and he doesn't want to be different from his friends - he wants things to go back to the way they used to be. As his hearing gets worse he becomes more and more isolated from his friends. Luckily his dog Pluto is there to keep him down to earth... This heartwarming story from Joyce Dunbar has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by John Shelley and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

Simple pastimes help mouse and mole realise there's something special in everything, including themselves. The two cohabiting animals are characters that stand alongside the greats of children's literature Sunday Times One in a series of gentle and humorous story collections by acclaimed author and illustrator team Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew. A new edition of these classic stories returns them to print for the enjoyment of a further generation of readers. Perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently.

What will Mouse and Mole find to do tomorrow? They set out their a picnic of cheese and cucumber sandwiches if it is a fine day, or roasted chestnuts and toasted muffins in front of an apple wood fire if it is wild and wintry. But what will they do if it is an in-between sort of day? The two cohabiting animals are characters that stand alongside the greats of children's literature Sunday Times One in a series of gentle and humorous story collections by acclaimed author and illustrator team Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew. A new edition of these classic stories returns them to print for the enjoyment of a further generation of readers. Perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently.

Little bunny Willa is scared to go to sleep, just in case she has a bad dream. She asks her older brother Willoughby for help. Wise Willoughby knows that she just needs to think of all happy things that will be waiting for her in the morning... A beautiful text by one of our best-loved authors, illustrated in an adorable style, this book has won widespread critical acclaim. Children are clamouring to have this story every bedtime!

Smudge the rabbit longs for a brother or sister but must wait for springtime.

Every day holds a new surprise for Mole. He just can't help getting into scrapes, whether picking the first daffodil of spring or trimming his lopsided whiskers. But with the help of his best friend Mouse, things generally turn out for the best - especially when Mole least expects it.

Set against the backdrop of Christmas Eve, this lyrical picture book captures the magic and excitement of the holiday. Accompanied by enchanting illustrations from Victoria Turnbull, the story evokes a sense of wonder and anticipation, immersing readers in the festive spirit. The combination of poetic text and beautiful artwork creates a heartwarming experience, perfect for sharing with loved ones during the holiday season.

The story features Zoe, who, despite her imaginative appearance in a tablecloth gown and clothes-peg crown, struggles to gain the acceptance of her friends. To bolster her confidence and win their admiration, she turns to a special magic lemonade. This whimsical tale explores themes of self-acceptance and the power of imagination in childhood friendships.