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September 1, 2010/in Picture Book Under 5s Pre-School/Nursery/Infant /by Angie Hill
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BfK 184 September 2010
Reviewer: Dorne Fraser
ISBN: 978-1849390576
Price: £10.99
Publisher: Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noonGuaranteed packagingNo quibbles returns
Genre: Picture Book
Age Range: Under 5s Pre-School/Nursery/Infant
Length: 32pp
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The Sunflower Sword

Author: Mark SperringIllustrator: Miriam Latimer

In a land of fire and smoke where dragons and knights are endlessly fighting, a little boy asks his mum for a sword to ‘whoosh and swoosh’. She gives him a sunflower instead, with which he successfully slays three imaginary dragons, but what will happen when a real dragon comes along? A lovely story about how one small action makes a big difference and changes the world for the better. Lively, colourful illustrations with some real elements of humour, especially the little boy’s colander helmet. This picture book will be great for sharing with young children and should encourage lots of participation and dramatic retellings.

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