Showing posts with label Sophy Williams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sophy Williams. Show all posts

Friday, 6 December 2019

Booky Advent Calendar Day 6: "Lucy Makes a Wish" by Anne Booth and Sophy Williams (OUP / Oxford Children's Books)

A fab series gets you ready for christmas in the most charming and delightful way, as Anne Booth's "Lucy Makes a Wish" with fabulous illustrations from Sophy Williams sees a plucky little pup embark on a special festive adventure.

When Boots the puppy bounces into Lucy's life, fun and friendship are never far behind.

Boots is waiting for his forever home, and until he finds one Lucy is determined to give him the best Christmas ever, taking him out and about and giving him all the love he's missed.

But they're going to need the help of all the friends they have made when Boots slips his lead and gets lost. Will Boots find a way home? 

Lucy needs to make a wish. . .

This warm and festive story is an ideal present for a child to read during the festive season. Animal-lovers everywhere will delight in Sophy WIlliams's gorgeous illustrations and the simple language and short chapters are perfect for developing readers or to be read aloud. 



Fans of Anne Booth's previous titles in this series, Lucy's Secret Reindeer, Lucy's Magic Snow Globe, Lucy's Winter Rescue, Lucy's Magical Surprise, and Lucy's Search for Little Star won't be able to resist this latest Lucy story!


Superb and just the ticket for those cold winter nights curled up with your own pups in your lap!

"Lucy Makes a Wish" by Anne Booth and Sophy Williams is out now, published by OUP / Oxford Children's Books (kindly supplied for review). 
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Thursday, 13 December 2018

Booky Advent Calendar Day 13: "Lucy's Search For Little Star" by Anne Booth (OUP / Oxford Children's Books)

Unlucky for some, but not for us - or you - It's Day 13 of our fabulous "Booky Advent Calendar" and a new festive snowy story from Anne Booth, with beautiful illustrations from Sophy Williams.

"Lucy's Search for Little Star" is the latest story centring around a special little girl who truly adores all animals.

Lucy is on holiday with her family when she meets a curious little kitten called Star. 

He's a tiny little thing and he follows her everywhere. Christmas is drawing near and the snow begins to fall thick and fast. 

When Star, and then Lucy, find themselves in serious trouble-lost in a snow storm-Lucy's magic snow globe is their only hope. 

Close your eyes and make a wish-miracles can happen!
 
A cuddly, warm and wholly atmospheric festive story, this is perfect for animal lovers of all ages - particularly kids who are beginning their reading journeys. 




If little kitten Star doesn't melt your heart this christmas, nothing will!

"Lucy's Search for Little Star" by Anne Booth and Sophy Williams is out now, published by OUP / Oxford Children's Books (kindly supplied for review). 
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Friday, 8 December 2017

Booky Advent Calendar 2017 Day 8 - "Lucy's Magical Surprise" by Anne Booth and Sophy Williams (OUP / Oxford Children's Books)

We've really been enjoying watching the rise and rise of one of the loveliest folk on Twitter, as her writing career kicks up a notch with a gorgeous selection of tales for younger children.
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Thursday, 7 May 2015

A huge, huge thank you to awesome Paula Harrison for Charlotte's first ever book dedication!

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happy little girl!!
Mummy and I always love those moments when Charlotte is so excited she can do nothing else but run around the house squealing with glee. We're huge fans of Paula Harrison, and we are SO GRATEFUL that Charlotte's first ever book dedication is from Paula herself. Paula's new book series from Nosy Crow - The Secret Rescuers (with glorious illustrations from Sophy Williams) - comes along with brilliant timing as Charlotte really loves dragons and is becoming a firm fan of winged scaly beasts.

Book One - "The Storm Dragon" is out today, hooray so rush out and grab a copy now (or find out more on the Nosy Crow Website!)

Book Two - "The Sky Unicorn" also looks like it's going to be fab too (but you'll have to wait until October to find out more about that one).

As you can see by Charlotte's beaming smile, she's immensely happy and couldn't wait to tuck into the book! We'll be bringing you a more in-depth review and more dragony loveliness very soon on the blog so keep 'em peeled.

In the meantime, once again a huge thanks to Paula - Please do come and see us in Abingdon again soon, it's been far too long!! Wishing you huge success with your new series, and happy launch day!
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