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Best Test

By Pippa Goodhart
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Best Test by Pippa Goodhart is a delightful children's tale centred around a group of animal friends who find themselves in a playful competition to determine who is the best. Each animal shows off their unique talents and abilities, leading to a heartwarming conclusion that highlights the importance of individual strengths and teamwork. It's a charming narrative that encourages children to embrace their differences and celebrate the talents of others.
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You might enjoy this charming picture book if you love uplifting stories filled with animal characters. It's perfect for children who delight in tales of friendship, teamwork, and finding your own unique strengths. The delightful illustrations and heartwarming story make it a joy to read together.

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Bird and Frog find a strawberry on their way. There’s only one strawberry and the two of them. So, only “the best” animal gets to eat the fruit. Soon others join them in a competition to find “the best” and award them with the strawberry. The competition has a lesson for all of them about being “best friends”.

Bird and Frog find a strawberry on their way. There's only one strawberry and the two of them. So, only "the best" animal gets to eat the fruit. Soon others join them in a competition to find "the best" and award them with the strawberry. The competition has a lesson for all of them about being "best friends".

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Bird and Frog find a strawberry on their way. There's only one strawberry and the two of them. So, only the best animal gets to eat the fruit.

Soon Rat, Shrew, Squirrel, and others join them in a competition to find the best and award them with the strawberry. The animals have fun playing together.

But, as they reach the finish line, it's time to see who gets the reward. The animals find there is a lesson for all of them about being best friends.

Best Test is the second title after Fair Shares by the duo, Pippa Goodhart and Anna Doherty.

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Best Test by Pippa Goodhart is celebrated for its engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations. Reviewers praise its ability to capture children's imaginations while teaching valuable life lessons about competition and collaboration. The book is described as both entertaining and educational, making it well-suited for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910328743

Publisher: Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anna Doherty

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Pippa Goodhart

About the Author

Pippa Goodhart is a prize-winning children's writer and teacher with a passion for creating quality books for children and connecting children with books. She has written over a hundred children's books, including the award-winning picture book You Choose, and the Winnie the Witch series which she writes under the pen name of Laura owen. She trained as a teacher, and worked for many years in bookselling before becoming a mother and a writer.

Pippa collaborated with illustrator Anna Doherty for her book Fair Shares (2019, Tiny Owl). Best Test is her second book with Anna with a similar style of writing and illustration.

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