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Springtime tales

Name: Springtime tales
ISBN: 9781840116878

By Sue Barraclough

Why has a little duckling wandered away, and what will the spring countryside reveal?

gentle charming seasonal illustrated

Genres

Animals Nature Poetry/Verse

What is Springtime tales about?

Welcome to spring, where ducklings wander, mice explore and bunnies discover the bright wonders of the countryside. This gentle collection brings together seven short stories and poems filled with young animals, fresh flowers, bluebell hills and the cheerful changes of the season. From a little lost duckling searching for home to a blackberry mouse finding adventure, each tale celebrates curiosity, kindness and the beauty of nature. Warm illustrations and simple language make these springtime adventures enjoyable to share aloud or read independently.

About the author

Sue Barraclough is a British author who writes fascinating non-fiction books for children. She enjoys making tricky subjects easy to understand, and many of her books are filled with interesting facts about science and history. Sue loves to inspire young readers to be curious and to discover new things about the world around them.

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2005

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