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Augustus and His Smile

By Catherine Rayner

Adjectives

heartwarming inspirational beautifully illustrated

Genres

Animals Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Augustus the tiger is feeling sad because he's lost his smile. Determined to find it, he embarks on an adventurous journey through towering mountains, deep oceans, and vast deserts. Along the way, Augustus discovers the beauty of the world around him and realises that happiness is everywhere—he just needs to open his eyes to it. This beautifully illustrated tale encourages children to appreciate the simple joys in life and find happiness in their surroundings.

About the author

Catherine Rayner is an award-winning author and illustrator who creates beautiful picture books for children. She is well known for her stories about animals, such as 'Augustus and His Smile' and 'Solomon Crocodile'. Catherine loves drawing and often finds inspiration from her pets and the natural world around her.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2006

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