Woolly Stops the Train

Name: Woolly Stops the Train
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SKU: 9780746063064
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By Heather Amery

Series: Farmyard Tales

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Woolly the naughty sheep is up to her usual mischief on Apple Tree Farm in Woolly Stops the Train. This charming short story captures Woolly's playful antics as she causes unexpected mayhem, making it ideal for bedtime reading or for young readers practising their skills.
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780746063064

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 January 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 80g

Pages: 16

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Heather Amery was born and brought up in Bath, Somerset. Heather has written over a hundred books for children, including alphabet books, science and history books, craft books, classical fairy tales, a series for beginner readers called Farmyard Tales, Bible stories, and Greek Myths. She has also compiled word books, song books, and books of poetry.

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