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The Truth Pixie

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From bestselling author Matt Haig comes The Truth Pixie, a hilarious and heartwarming children's story illustrated by Chris Mould. The story centres on a cheeky little sprite who can only tell the truth, offering a sweet rhyming narrative that helps young readers understand life's ups and downs. It's a charming introduction to self-acceptance and combating bad moods, designed to uplift and inspire.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for children from around seven years old and up, this book is perfect for young readers needing comfort, encouragement, or a gentle self-help introduction. It also suits parents and educators seeking a positive, accessible way to discuss emotions and self-acceptance with children.

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A brand new story for younger readers from number one bestselling author Matt Haig, brilliantly illustrated throughout by Chris Mould

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From number one bestselling author Matt Haig comes a hilarious and heartwarming story, brilliantly illustrated throughout by Chris Mould.

Wherever she is, whatever the day,
She only has one kind of thing to say.
Just as cats go miaow and cows go moo,
The Truth Pixie can only say things that are true.

Discover the charming tale of the Truth Pixie, who brings laughter and warmth into your life with her unshakeable commitment to honesty.

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The book has been praised for its warmth and humour, described by the Guardian as an "uplifting tale" with a cheeky sprite, and by the Huffington Post as "Reasons to Stay Alive for seven-year-olds." The Daily Express calls it "warm, inspiring and full of good sense," while the Sunday Express highlights its heartfelt message. Olivia Colman describes it as "the perfect package of happiness," and the Times commends it as "a sweet rhyming introduction" to emotional well-being. CBBC and Blue Peter both celebrate the collaboration as "absolutely brilliant" and "amazing."

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786894328

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: Black and white illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris Mould

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 174.0mm

Weight: 177g

Pages: 128

About the Author

As well as being a number one bestselling writer for adults, Matt Haig has won the Blue Peter Book Award, the Smarties Book Prize and been shortlisted three times for the Carnegie Medal for his stories for children and young adults.

Chris Mould went to art school at the age of sixteen. He has won the Nottingham Children's Book Award and been commended by the Sheffield Children's Book Award. He loves his work and likes to write and draw the kind of books that he would have liked to have had on his shelf as a boy. He is married with two children and lives in Yorkshire.

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