Books with author Caroline%20Binch

When Gregory wakes up on his first day in Tobago with his grandparents, his heart sinks. The food is strange, the sun too hot, his cousin Lennox is on another wave length, and there are none of the televisions, video games and other high-tech gadgets that a cool city-boy takes for granted. How Gregory adjusts to the strange culture, and learns to enjoy the lifestyle of the Caribbean is enchantingly told and illustrated by award-winning author Caroline Binch.

Molly loves to dance. And she desperately wants some silver shoes to wear to her first dance class. But her mom says she has to wait and see if she likes the classes first. Nearly all the other girls are wearing silver shoes. To makes things worse, Molly's best friend is one of them. But when Molly is dancing she has so much fun she doesn't notice her ordinary shoes. Illustrated with exuberant , emotive watercolors, this warm and enchanting book realistically conveys a conflict every family will recognize.

Genevieve lives with her mum and brother Jack by the harbour, but ever since the day her dad’s fishing boat was lost at sea, Genevieve won’t go near the water. Instead she gazes at the castle across the harbour and dreams of being a princess. Until one day Mum introduces the children to her new friend, Cedric . Gradually Cedric becomes part of the family, and one day he suggests a family boat trip to the castle. Will Genevieve be able to overcome her fears?

A touching and beautifully illustrated tale about overcoming fear.Ever since her daddy’s fishing boat got lost at sea, Genevieve has stayed well away from the shore. Instead, she gazes across the harbour to the castle on the other side and dreams of becoming a princess. Then Cedric, who has become part of their family, suggests a family outing in his little red sailing boat. Will Genevieve be able to overcome her fear and visit the castle she has long dreamed of?From the Hardcover edition.