The Fleas Who Wouldn't Say Please

Name: The Fleas Who Wouldn't Say Please
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SKU: 9781474998680
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By Lesley Sims

Series: Bug Tales

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The Fleas Who Wouldn't Say Please by Lesley Sims is a charming children's tale about a group of cheeky fleas who have a lesson to learn about manners. Their antics lead to humorous situations, illustrating the importance of politeness and kindness with engaging, colourful illustrations that capture the young reader's imagination. It's a delightful read for teaching children the value of using the magic words.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this charming children's book if you love delightful rhymes and humorous storytelling, perfect for engaging young readers. With playful illustrations and a funny tale, it encourages children to think about the importance of courtesy and saying please. Ideal for a fun and educational reading experience with little ones.

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Three cheeky fleas learn the value of Please.

All is not well at Bumble's Big Circus. The stars of the show, three fabulous fleas on their flying trapeze, have let fame go to their heads and now they never say please. It's up to the earwig clowns to remind them that "EVERYTHING'S better with 'Please'!"

Lively rhyming text and humorous illustrations, set in the wonderful world of bugs, make this an excellent addition to the ever-popular First Reading Level 3 titles.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474998680

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sian Roberts

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lesley Sims Series: Bug Tales

About the Author

Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio. Siân Roberts studied illustration by the sea at the Arts University Bournemouth, graduating with a first class honours degree in 2018. She now works from her home studio in Surrey and, fuelled by endless cups of tea, she loves to create fun characters and worlds that are full of personality.

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