Books with author Emma Dodd

In this hilarious, heartfelt picture book, one little girl discovers just how difficult it can be to find the perfect pet. Along the way, she meets a zany mix of cats with distinct personalities, but none of them are right for her! After a comical cat chase, she finally finds a special one to call her very own. In this follow-up to I Don't Want a Posh Dog!, Emma Dodd reminds readers that, while there are many different kinds of pets to choose from, everyone of us can find a loveable four-legged friend to share our hearts and hugs with. With whimsical illustrations and playful rhyming text, I Don't Want a Cool Cat! demonstrates the bond people share with their favorite feline friends--the perfect read-aloud for cat lovers and their little ones.

A fun-filled, rhyming book celebrating bodies of all kinds, from Emma Dodd, the bestselling author-illustrator of Forever and Sometimes.Thank you, hands, you touch and hold.Ears, you hear the things I'm told.Thank you, eyes, you let me see. Oh, I'm so happy to be me!Emma Dodd's simple, heartfelt story offers children and their parents a way of talking easily, and with gratitude, about their bodies and the wonderful things they can do. This is the perfect way to build body confidence and self-esteem in even the youngest children!'With simple, rhyming text and bright, colourful artwork, this delightful picture book ... reminds us that each and every body is different, with its diverse cast of young friends including a wheelchair-user, a child with a hearing aid and characters with glasses. Another success from the bestselling author-illustrator' BookTrustLook out for these other amazing books from Emma Dodd (written by Giles Andreae):I Love My MummyI Love My DaddyI Love My GrandmaI Love My GrandadI Love My Teacher

Tell me, little one, who says ‘baa, baa’? What does a fish like to do? There are lots of fun, stimulating activities in these new flash cards from the child development specialists at Amazing Baby. The set includes 26 colorful, illustrated cards featuring sparkly foil adornments and simple read-aloud text, as well as instructions for simple games and activities. Designed for adults and children to enjoy together, the cards encourage interaction, word association and picture recognition. The flash cards are also suited to a range of ages — younger children can use the cards to identify simple images and colors while older kids can build early reading skills.

When I grow up, I want to be clever and funny, wild and free. When I grow up, I want to do kind things, loving things . . . just like you! From the bears’ heartfelt embrace on the padded cover all the way to the declarative, empowering ending, this nearly wordless book about a cub’s admiration for his papa is a treat for the very youngest readers and their parents. Sparkling foil on the front cover is icing on an already delicious package.