Oxford University Press The Friendship Bench - Children's Family Fiction | Paperback
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Description
Tilly has just moved to a new house near the sea, enjoying cartwheels on the sand with Mummy and Shadow the dog. Starting a new school brings new challenges when Tilly finds herself alone inside, surrounded by strangers. Her teacher suggests 'The Friendship Bench' as a way to meet new friends, but when Tilly arrives, someone is already there. This paperback book, written by Wendy Meddour, explores themes of starting over and making connections.
Key Features/Benefits- Engaging story about a child adjusting to a new school and finding friends.
- Features illustrations by Daniel Egneus.
- Paperback binding, ideal for young readers.
- Part of the Growing Up & Facts of Life category focusing on Family.
- Brand: Oxford University Press
- Author: Wendy Meddour
- Illustrator: Daniel Egneus
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition: 1st Edition
- Language: English
- Print Length: 32 pages
- Publication Date: April 7, 2022
- ISBN-13: 978-0192777331
- Dimensions: 230x3x270mm (23 x 0.3 x 27 cm)
- Weight: 100 g
- EAN: 9780192777331
- Release Date: 7 Apr 2022
Discover this touching story about navigating new social situations, perfect for children learning about friendship and belonging.
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Tilly has just moved to a new house, by the splash and curl of the sea. She loves doing cartwheels in the sand and playing catch with Mummy and Shadow the dog. But when it is time to start her new school, Shadow and Mummy must stay outside. And inside is full of strangers. 'Why don't you try The Friendship Bench?' says her teacher, when Tilly is playing alone. 'It helps children find new friends to play with.' But when Tilly gets there, somebody is already on it . . .
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