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Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten

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Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten is a delightful children's story about a young girl named Rose who moves into a new neighbourhood with her family. Despite the gloomy tales her siblings tell about their mysterious neighbour, Mr Wintergarten, Rose decides to pay him a visit. The story beautifully explores themes of kindness, courage, and the breaking down of barriers between old misconceptions and new friendships.
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You might enjoy this book if you love whimsical stories about courage, friendship, and the magic of community. It beautifully illustrates how overcoming fears can lead to unexpected and heartwarming connections, making it perfect for young readers who appreciate imaginative tales with a touch of warmth and kindness.

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Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten

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"A little kindness goes a long way" is the subtle moral depicted in this gentle tale by award-winning Australian author-illustrator Bob Graham. A brand-new edition of the classic story from Bob Graham. All the children are afraid of mean Mr Wintergarten. His garden is grey and sunless, and it is guarded, they say, by a dog like a wolf and a saltwater crocodile. By contrast, the garden of his sunny new neighbours, the Summers, is a playground of happiness and flowers. One day, Rose's ball goes over the fence into Mr Wintergarten's garden and, prompted by her mother, Rose visits her frosty next-door neighbour, bearing hot fairy cakes and flowers. What will Mr Wintergarten say? In Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten, discover how acts of kindness can bridge the gap between neighbours and transform a bleak, unwelcoming world into one filled with warmth and friendliness.

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Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten by Bob Graham has been praised for being a classic and expertly told tale, described as heart-warming. Bob Graham's work is recognised for its uniqueness, with one review hailing him as a national treasure in children's literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529514018

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Bob Graham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Bob Graham is a Kate Greenaway-winning author-illustrator who has written and illustrated many acclaimed children's picture books including Ellie's Dragon, Jigsaw, How to Heal a Broken Wing, Max, Jethro Byrde: Fairy Child, The Underhills: A Tooth Fairy Story, and April Underhill: Tooth Fairy. His 2011 title, A Bus Called Heaven, is endorsed by Amnesty International UK and was the winner of the 2012 Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award – a prize Bob has won an unprecedented seven times. He lives in Melbourne, Australia.

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