The Magic Tree and the Flyaway Birds ¦ The Magic Tree and the Missing Acorn
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BfK No. 2 - May 1980
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This cover photograph shows parents and teachers Oakdale JMI School, Peterborough... who are actively involved with their children's bookshop. See How to... on page 26.
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Send to friendThe Magic Tree and the Flyaway Birds
Illustrated by Gillian Embleton
(Macmillan)
978-0330259460, RRP £0.60, Paperback
Under 5s Pre-School/Nursery/Infant
The Magic Tree and the Missing Acorn
Illustrated by Gillian Embleton
(Macmillan)
978-0330259453, RRP £0.60, Paperback
Under 5s Pre-School/Nursery/Infant
The main strength of the books lies in their clear, colourful, accurate illustrations of the flora and fauna around and about the magic tree. However, the text is a jumble of fact and fantasy which could well confuse young readers and the stories themselves are weak. I certainly would not choose them as natural history books, nor as stories.
