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Very special friends

Name: Very special friends
ISBN: 9781848953055

By Jane Chapman

Mouse waits by the river—but who are the special friends she’s expecting?

gentle · heart-warming · peaceful · reassuring

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Nature

What is Very special friends about?

Mouse waits beside the river for her very special friends to arrive. As the clouds drift and dragonflies zip past, Rabbit joins her, followed by Frog and Turtle. Together, they play, chat and enjoy a sunny day in the meadow. But as the light begins to fade, Mouse still wonders where her friends could be. Then she discovers that the companions who stayed by her side all day are the special friends she had been waiting for.

About the author

Jane Chapman is a talented illustrator and author who brings stories to life with her colourful and lively pictures. She is well known for illustrating the popular 'Bear' series, including 'Bear Snores On'. Jane loves drawing animals and creating fun characters that children can enjoy, making her books favourites for young readers everywhere.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2013

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