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Emily Brown and the Thing

By Cressida Cowell

Part of the Emily Brown series

A strange Splish-Splosh leads Emily and Stanley into a sleepless mystery.

warm-hearted witty reassuring

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 7 readers

Genres

Humour Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Emily Brown and the Thing about?

Emily Brown and her rabbit, Stanley, are trying to sleep when they hear a Splish-Splosh noise outside their window. They discover a Thing crying, unable to sleep. Despite their efforts to help by fetching his cuddly, milk, and medicine, the Thing remains restless. Eventually, Emily realises the Thing is simply scared of the dark. She reassures him, tucks him in, and they all sleep peacefully. This story highlights the importance of understanding and addressing children's nighttime fears.

About the author

Cressida Cowell is a much-loved British author and illustrator. She is best known for her exciting 'How to Train Your Dragon' series, which has also become popular films. Cressida loves to inspire children to read and write, and her stories are full of adventure, humour, and unforgettable characters.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2008

First published

2007

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