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Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door

Series: Little Gems
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Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door by Julia Donaldson is a delightful children's tale about two siblings who are curious about their mysterious neighbour. The story revolves around their interactions and the adventure that unfolds as they try to uncover the secrets of the peculiar house next door. It's a charming read that captures the joy and wonder of childhood curiosity.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book is perfect for young readers who enjoy heartwarming and adventurous tales. You might like this book if you love stories about friendship, curiosity, and exploring the world around you with a touch of magic and humour. The author weaves a charming narrative that captivates with its playful storytelling and engaging illustrations.

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Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door

Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in … A delightful and cleverly written story from former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson.

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Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in … A delightful and cleverly written story from former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson.

A tiger in the back garden! A bird-eating spider in the cupboard! Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, that is, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in.

But when it appears that Mr Birdsnest has kidnapped the children's grandma, they must sneak back in to rescue her!

Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door is a captivating tale full of adventure and clever twists, brought to life by Julia Donaldson's enchanting storytelling.

Series: Little Gems

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Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door by Julia Donaldson is praised for its humorous and slightly anarchic storytelling style, as noted by the English Association. LoveReading4Kids highlights its touching adventure and the beautiful illustrations by Hannah Shaw. Amber Kirk-Ford describes it as an adorable book perfect for young readers, while An Awfully Big Blog Adventure finds it delightful. BookTrust appreciates the full-colour illustrations and considers it ideal for children with reading difficulties.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781125755

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Edition: New Second edition

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Hannah Shaw

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Julia Donaldson MBE is perhaps the UK’s best-known writer for the very young. She is a keen singer and songwriter and her astonishing gift for rhyme ensures the status of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and many other joyful titles as modern classics. Julia was the seventh UK Children’s Laureate and when she’s not touring the country promoting a love of rhyme and reading, she divides her time between Sussex and Scotland.
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When Hannah Shaw was little she wanted to be good at everything. Luckily for children all over the world, she made up her mind to become an illustrator! Sometimes Hannah illustrates other people’s books, and sometimes she writes her own, like Erroll and Stan Stinky. She lives near Stroud with her family and a rescue dog called Ren.

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