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Basil Dreams Big
perfect for encouraging resilience & self-belief!
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An adorable story about resilience and self-belief from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and One Camel Called Doug.“How do I steer? And how do I stop?What if I lose all my UPNESS and … drop?!” Basil the bat doesn’t believe he can fly. No matter...
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See moreAn adorable story about self-belief from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and One Camel Called Doug.
Description
An adorable story about resilience and self-belief from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and One Camel Called Doug.
“How do I steer? And how do I stop?
What if I lose all my UPNESS and … drop?!”
Basil the bat doesn’t believe he can fly. No matter how hard he tries, he just can’t do it. But when a thundering storm threatens the safety of his beloved friend, Moth, will Basil find his wings and believe in the bat he CAN be?
Also by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton:
One Camel Called Doug
Mavis the Bravest
Other books by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley:
The Littlest Yak
The Littlest Yak: The New Arrival
The Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd Is
“How do I steer? And how do I stop?
What if I lose all my UPNESS and … drop?!”
Basil the bat doesn’t believe he can fly. No matter how hard he tries, he just can’t do it. But when a thundering storm threatens the safety of his beloved friend, Moth, will Basil find his wings and believe in the bat he CAN be?
- Perfect for having conversations about fears, resilience and self-confidence with little ones.
- A touching tale of friendship and bravery.
- This gorgeous rhyming text from Lu Fraser, the author of The Littlest Yak is paired with irresistible illustrations from highly acclaimed illustrator, Sarah Warburton.
Also by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton:
One Camel Called Doug
Mavis the Bravest
Other books by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley:
The Littlest Yak
The Littlest Yak: The New Arrival
The Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd Is
Product Details
INFORMATION
Barcode: 9781398525832
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 April 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Illustration: Full Colour
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sarah Warburton
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Lu Fraser is a hugely exciting voice in children’s picture books. She is based in Hampshire, where she lives with her husband and daughter, and writes in a shed in the garden. The Littlest Yak, illustrated by Kate Hindley, was her first book for children and went on to secure multiple foreign editions and to win the Oscar's Book Prize and the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award. It was followed by two further adventures for Gertie: The Littlest Yak: The New Arrival and The Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd Is. Lu is also the author of One Camel Called Doug, Mavis the Bravest and Basil Dreams Big, all illustrated by Sarah Warburton.
Sarah Warburton is an established artist whose books include Dinosaurs in the Supermarket (written by Timothy Knapman), The Princess and the Peas (written by Caryl Hart), and the Twinkle books (written by Katharine Holabird), as well as One Camel Called Doug, with author Lu Fraser. She has an uncanny ability to capture huge amounts of charm, humor, and detail in her work. She lives in Bristol, England.
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