Stories for 5 Year Olds

Name: Stories for 5 Year Olds
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780008524678
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By Julia Eccleshare

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Brief Description

A classic collection of tales for young readers of about five, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Elizabeth Laird and others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Paddington Bear tries to buy a birthday present, the animals of Brambly Hedge... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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A classic collection of tales including Paddington, Cinderella and Brambly Hedge: the perfect children’s gift

Description

Paddington Bear tries to buy a birthday present, the animals of Brambly Hedge set off to the seaside; A greedy queen insists on having the biggest tree in the world, but will Cinderella get to go to the ball?

These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift.

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9780008524678

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Length: 8.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Julia Eccleshare is a writer, broadcaster, and lecturer as well as Children's Books Editor of the Guardian. She was the recipient of the Eleanor Farjeon Award in 2000 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to children's books.

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