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The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes

By Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson
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The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes by Julia Donaldson is a delightful children's tale about a girl named Josephine who buys some incredible magic shoes. As she goes on an adventurous journey, she finds herself being chased by a bear. The story unfolds with charm and excitement, capturing the imagination of young readers through whimsical illustrations and a heartwarming narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you love stories full of adventure, magic, and heart. Follow the delightful journey of a brave girl with mysterious shoes that lead her through a world of bears and excitement. Perfect for young readers who enjoy whimsical illustrations and charming narratives.

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A magical adventure about a girl, a bear and some very special new shoes, from the bestselling creators of What the Ladybird Heard.

A magical adventure about a girl, a bear and some very special new shoes, from the bestselling creators of What the Ladybird Heard.

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A magical adventure about a girl, a bear and some very special shoes from the bestselling creators of What the Ladybird Heard and Sugarlump and the Unicorn. When Josephine leaves the shoe shop after buying some new running shoes, she hears an unusual sound - Click-click! Click-click! It's a bear with a backpack! Luckily for Josephine, her new shoes are anything but ordinary - these are magic shoes. But can they help her escape the bear when there's a mountain, a bog and even a lake in her way? The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes is an exciting adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. Full of action and imagination, and with a delightfully unexpected ending, this gorgeous book is one to enjoy over and over again. Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next and What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday.

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Many reviews celebrate The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes as a charming adventure, highlighting its themes of magic and friendship. The book is praised for its subtle back-to-school theme, enjoyable humour, and captivating wordplay, making it a delightful choice for sharing with children at school, home, or nursery.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781447275985

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lydia Monks
  • Illustrated by Lydia Monks

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 249.0mm

Height: 251.0mm

Weight: 178g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Julia Donaldson Young Adult

About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Lydia Monks is one of the most original and bestselling picture book artists working today. Lydia illustrates several bestselling series including the What the Ladybird Heard adventures and Princess Mirror-Belle, written by Julia Donaldson. She is also the author and illustrator of the Twit Twoo School picture books.

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