Finding a Friend

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Pub Date Jul 28 2017 | Archive Date Aug 01 2017

Description

As an experienced primary school teacher and mother of four, Carol Thomas knows the importance of inspiring a love of books from an early age. In Finding a Friend, Carol brings her knowledge of developing early literacy skills together with an understanding of creating characters young children will connect with.

The language of the text is purposely rhythmic, rhyming and repetitive - inspiring children to join in, anticipate and repeat words and phrases. The effortlessly emotive illustrations ensure that young children will be able to interpret and discuss the puppy's range of thoughts and feelings. From the engaging language to the charming illustrations.

Finding a Friend is a book created to encourage young children, aged 0 - 5 years, to actively participate in the reading experience.

As an experienced primary school teacher and mother of four, Carol Thomas knows the importance of inspiring a love of books from an early age. In Finding a Friend, Carol brings her knowledge of...


A Note From the Publisher

Carol Thomas lives in West Sussex with her husband, four children and lively Labrador. She has over twenty years experience working with young children and has been a playgroup supervisor and primary school teacher. Carol enjoys reading, writing and sharing a good book. She is also the author of romance novel Crazy Over You (Matador, 2015), a touching story of friendship and love.

Carol Thomas lives in West Sussex with her husband, four children and lively Labrador. She has over twenty years experience working with young children and has been a playgroup supervisor and primary...


Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9781788030069
PRICE $4.99 (USD)
PAGES 50

Average rating from 13 members


Featured Reviews

This is an endearing story. It takes only one little boy to show some attention to a lonely pup. The story and illustrations are great! And, asking the reader to name the pup further engages the reader and connects her/him to the story.

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A charming little story book about a small puppy in kennels who is too afraid to come out from under his blanket. As he gets more confident and peeks out he is spotted by a little boy who falls in love with him and takes him home. The lovely illustrations show the puppy getting happier and happier as he discovers his new life. The writing is enchanting and it is hard not to feel a tug at the heartstrings as the story of friendship unfolds. A terrific way to teach children about dog rescue and it's benefits.

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This is a lovely little story about a lonely little puppy and a young boy. The story is quite charming and I loved the images, the story has a happy ending and its one that I'd definitely recommend.

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I think this is a great book especially if a child is starting something new like preschool or kindergarten. It shows them it is worth venturing out a little and that they will be able to make a friend. It will maybe make them feel a little more confident about the situation.

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Endearing illustrations and smooth flowing text with a heart-warming ending. This will appeal to young children and should feature in junior school libraries.

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Finding a Friend is about a scared little puppy who hides under a fuzzy red blanket until hearing a noise...a giggle. This sweet story covers pet adoption and companionship while teaching children numbers 1-10. The puppy is happy to receive love from the little boy. But, the puppy still needs one thing....a name.

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What a cute 5 Star book about a rescue puppy and the boy who chooses him--what will the name of the puppy be? Highly recommend!

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