Friendship, Paper And A Brilliant Read-Aloud Twist
Julia Donaldson folds a friendship story into the process of how paper is made, creating something both clever and warmly engaging. Rhythmic verse, glowing illustrations and a genuinely inventive premise make this a rewarding read-aloud for children who love story, rhyme and finding out how things work.
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Friendship, Paper And A Brilliant Read-Aloud Twist
Julia Donaldson folds a friendship story into the process of how paper is made, creating something both clever and warmly engaging. Rhythmic verse, glowing illustrations and a genuinely inventive premise make this a rewarding read-aloud for children who love story, rhyme and finding out how things work.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Love picture books that blend story, rhyme and real-world wonder.
- Enjoy friendship stories with an inventive factual twist.
- Would like to discover how paper is made through a child-friendly adventure.
- Prefer richly illustrated read-alouds with warmth, movement and curiosity.
A captivating paper chase, and an unforgettable adventure . . . Two children meet under a tall tree. James has a book. Ginger has a paper plane. They become friends . . . but then they're parted. Will they ever meet again? But this isn't just James and Ginger's story: it's a paper chase! Much-loved storyteller Julia Donaldson weaves the children's tale of friendship into the amazing story of how paper is made. With perfect, read-aloud rhymes and glowing illustrations by Victoria Sandøy, this is a story of friendship and adventure like no other.
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has created a heartfelt, joyful story with a totally unique twist
Children will be fascinated to see the remarkable journey of one tall tree as it's turned into paper, and becomes all sorts of things that we use, from bags and boxes to letters, cards and books.
Julia Donaldson's perfect, read-aloud rhymes are brought gorgeously to life by acclaimed illustrator, Victoria Sandøy. The warm, richly atmospheric illustrations are brimming with exquisite details.
Praise for The Christmas Pine, also by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy: "Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia's heart: the power of children and song"
Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children's writer in Britain today. Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780702339684
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Alison Green Books, (11 September 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 440 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 276 x 224 x 14 mm
- Categories:
- Picture Books Activity Books Rhyming and Wordplay Children's Fiction Children and Teenage: Contemporary Fiction Children and Teenage: Romance and Relationships General Interests and Hobbies Children and Teenage: Nature, animals, the natural world Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Relationships (non-family / groups)