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Dimple and the Boo
Series: Little Gems
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Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn't know how to talk about it - but then along comes the Boo ... A charming new Gem from the bestselling author of Squishy McFluff.
the charming empathy-building first chapter book for ages 5+
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Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn’t know how to talk about it – but then along comes the Boo … A charming new Gem from the bestselling author of Squishy McFluff.
Yucky cabbage pie! Mean Mrs Miskin! Stupid spelling test!
Oh dear, Dimple the Gnome is having a very bad day and he just can't find the right words to tell anyone how he's feeling. Then Dimple finds the Boo, who lets everyone know what's going on. But the Boo’s rude words and naughty noises just get Dimple into trouble. Can Dimple find another way to express himself?
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Dimple and the Boo is praised as an excellent introduction to chapter books that encourages children to express their feelings openly. The protagonist, Dimple, is portrayed as relatable, and the book is lauded for its engaging illustrations by Paula Bowles, making it ideal for young readers transitioning from picture books.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781800901452
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 August 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Paula Bowles
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 168.0mm
Weight: 140g
Pages: 104
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Pip Jones worked for local and national magazinesfor 18 years before turning to writing children's books.She is now the author of several bestselling booksincluding the Greenhouse Funny Prize-winning SquishyMcFluff and the Sainsbury's Book Award-shortlistedIzzy Gizzmo.
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