Don’t Drink the Pink
Madeline adores her grandfather – she always has. To everyone else he might seem a bit strange – an eccentric inventor – perhaps even a little mad. Yet Madeline knows that these are his very best qualities.
Exploring the special relationship between a grandfather and his grandchild, the potions in Don’t Drink the Pink provide an apt metaphor for each magical moment. Yet with birthdays comes aging and this tale doesn’t shy away from what this means for both the young girl and her lovable grandpa.
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Don’t Ever Look Behind Door 32
When Jack and Olivia stumble upon a mysterious castle, they quickly discover that it is a magical hotel filled with strange and wonderful creatures. Mr Nicholas Noo – their friendly host – quickly ushers them to their room and invites them to explore every other room with only one solemn warning – don’t ever look behind door 32.
Readers will enjoy the discovery of unique rooms, memorable rhyming and counting the objects behind each door. With a subtle emphasis on cardinal numbers and simple addition, this imaginative book effortlessly imparts foundational numeracy skills in an enjoyable and deeply satisfying way.
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