Frog and a Very Special Day
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This issue’s cover is from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Monkey Puzzle. Written in rhyme, this agreeable story has butterfly helping little monkey to find his mum. Scheffler’s distinctive, entertaining and strongly characterised illustrations make good use of the page as little monkey meets lots of jungle inhabitants before being reunited with his mum. Thanks to Macmillan Children’s Books for their help in producing this July cover.
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Frog and a Very Special Day
Through the antics of Frog and friends, this internationally renowned artist tackles sensitive topics with gentle humour. In this latest tale, Frog awakes, recalling that Hare has told him today is special. Forgetting HOW it is special, he asks each friend in turn, but no-one gives a satisfactory answer. Finally he marches off to find Hare. Hare is not at home, and Frog cannot read the note pinned to his door very well, only making out that Hare has gone off to a birthday party. We guess whose birthday it might be, and join Frog in his delight at his surprise party. The graphic simplicity of this endearing Frog enables the youngest child to interpret his every emotion. Frog's trust, naivety, commitment to friendship and strong belief in what is right contribute to the continuing success of this well-known series.
