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Grobblechops

By Elizabeth Laird
Series: Tales by Rumi
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Grobblechops by Elizabeth Laird tells the tale of Amir, a little boy worried about the monster under his bed. His patient father helps him confront his fears by imagining funny solutions, discovering that things aren't as scary as they seem when approached with creativity and humour. This charming story explores themes of imagination and courage in a delightful way for young readers.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy enchanting tales that explore a child's imagination and fears in a humorous and comforting way. The story beautifully addresses the idea of the unknown, featuring a young protagonist who learns to face his night-time monsters with the help of a caring father, making it a perfect bedtime read for little ones who might share similar worries.

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Amir's worried about the monster under the bed! What if it has huge teeth and growls like a lion? What if it tries to eat him up? And what if the monster has a mum and dad too?

But Dad reassures Amir that if the monster family comes to play, then Amir might just make a friend instead.

A timeless tale of monsters under the bed, Grobblechops is based on a story by the thirteenth-century poet, philosopher, and Sufi mystic Rumi.

Series: Tales by Rumi

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    Amir's worried about the monster under the bed! What if it has huge teeth and growls like a lion? What if it tries to eat him up? And what if the monster has a mum and dad too? But Dad reassures Amir that if the monster family comes to play, then Amir might just make a friend instead. A timeless...
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Grobblechops is praised for its charming retelling of an old philosophical tale in a fresh and engaging way, complemented by Jenny Lucander's unique illustrations. The book effectively addresses themes of family and conquering fears, revitalising a classic narrative for modern readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910328613

Publisher: Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jenny Lucander

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elizabeth Laird Series: Tales by Rumi

About the Author

Elizabeth Laird is the multi-award winning author of many successful picture books, young fiction and YA novels. Her travels across the world have influenced her style of writing and choice of topics; she is well known for tackling a wide range of global issues through her work.

Jenny Lucander, born 1975 in Helsinki, studied children's book illustration, creation and storytelling at the University of Gothenburg, The School of Design. Jenny has illustrated several award-nominated childrens' books.

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