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Absolutely One Thing

By Lauren Child

Can Charlie help Lola discover how far numbers can stretch before their shopping trip goes topsy-turvy?

playful charming educational

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is Absolutely One Thing about?

Charlie and Lola are off to the shop, each allowed to pick one item. Lola's playful take on numbers leads to amusing delays, from counting ladybirds to estimating 'a squillion' leaves. With Charlie's patient guidance, they navigate everyday maths in a delightful adventure that makes learning numbers fun.

About the author

Lauren Child is a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the much-loved Charlie and Lola books. She has also written the Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort series. Lauren’s stories are full of fun, clever ideas, and lively pictures that encourage children to use their imagination and enjoy reading.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2018

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