The Cheesemaker Mike and the Giant
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The illustration on the cover of this issue is from the new Bodley Bookshelf edition of Penelope Farmer's The Summer Birds. We think Paul Geiger's artwork catches exactly the magic of that delightful book. We are grateful for the help of The Bodley Head in using this illustration. For details of the book and more about Penelope Farmer, turn to May We Recommend... on page 14.
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A nicely controlled and paced story, first published in the 'Blackbird' series, this tale of two mice, is perfect for new solo readers, anxious to tackle their first 'book-shaped book'. It is good to see that it is Mary mouse who is largely responsible for outwitting the Dreadful Giant nod contriving the escape of the pair from his den. Numerous line drawings and large type encourages the solo reader, but the story also reads aloud well.
