{"product_id":"9781407199658","title":"Can I Play?","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Kinnear, Nicola, Kinnear, Nicola \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInterest age: from c 3 years\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 13 October 2022 by Scholastic (Alison Green Books) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 32 pages\u003cbr\u003e249 x 275 x 9 | 200g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2023!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrumpy George doesn't want friends - until he meets a\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efunny little seal called Pebble . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge the dog loves living alone on his island. He likes to do\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eeverything his own way, and friends would just ruin things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut one day a cheerful little seal wiggles up to him. Her name\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eis Pebble, and she's determined to be George's friend, whether he\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elikes it or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge is quiet and grumpy. Pebble is lively and funny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan this odd couple ever become friends?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This wonderfully funny story about making friends\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand overcoming differences will strike a chord\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewith children and grown-ups alike. Full of warmth, humour and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewonderful illustrations, it's guaranteed to become a storytime favourite!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicola Kinnear's previous picture books, A Little Bit Brave,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDragons Don't Share and Shhh! Quiet! have won her\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emany fans all round the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer gorgeously illustrated books are full of fabulous characters,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand wonderful messages about sharing, friendship, courage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand kindness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicola Kinnear is one of the brightest new stars in children’s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebooks. Her debut picture book, A Little Bit Brave,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehas been shortlisted for several awards and translated into 20\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elanguages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR CAN I PLAY?:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This book is an ideal book for bedtime but would also work\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewell as a classroom activity to support young children in developing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ean understanding of each others' emotions and discussing how\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etheir own behaviours may make others feel.' - Karan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVickers-Hulse, Just Imagine Story Centre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Warm and reassuring - ideal for every child who is anxious\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eabout new experiences. Stylish illustrations and hilarious\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003echaracterisation - a future classic' -\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTOPPSTA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'a really special picture book' - BOOKWAGON\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR A LITTLE BIT BRAVE:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'a new talent to look out for' - Bookseller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'funny and reassuring . . . superbly illustrated' - Parents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ein Touch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'a glorious picture book debut... stunningly illustrated'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- BookLoverJo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'an utter delight' - WeAreTheMotherside\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43924770291971,"sku":"9781407199658","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/9781407199658.jpg?v=1731331983","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.pro\/products\/9781407199658","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}