Books with author JAN FEARNLEY

Little Robin’s generosity is rewarded in this heartwarming holiday tale about the gift of sharing.“A cozy Christmas read.” —Kirkus ReviewsOne frosty evening, a week before Christmas, Little Robin prepares for the chilly nights to come by washing his seven warm knit vests. But as the days go by, he comes across lots of shivering animals and kindly offers them his vests to wear. By Christmas Eve, Little Robin is cold and alone with no vests left. That is, until a special someone arrives to reward his kindness in this heartwarming holiday tale about the gift of sharing.

Join Mr Wolf in the kitchen as he gets into lots of trouble making pancakes in this funny, illustrated picture book from Jan Fearnley, perfect for pancake day or as a bedtime story all year round. Mr Wolf fancies some tasty pancakes but he doesn't know how to make them! Asking his neighbours is of no use they're a mean and horrible lot who refuse to help. Poor Mr Wolf! He has to work it out all by himself. But what happens when those nasty neighbours want to help Mr Wolf eat his delicious pancakes? A brilliantly funny twist on well-loved fairytale classics such as The Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood, this children's picture book is packed full of fun and humour and will have young readers howling with laughter. Perfect for cosying up to read at bedtime and great fun to read aloud, this is the perfect pancake day picture book for children aged 3 years and up. Look out for Mr Wolf's other adventures: Mr Wolf and the Three Bears and Mr Wolf and the Enormous Turnip Praise for Mr Wolf's Pancakes: 'Mr Wolf leads the pack . . . one of the best picture books and destined to last and last.' Times Education Supplement 'Brilliantly comic illustrations and perfect timing add up to a classic picture book.' Sunday Telegraph

One frosty evening, a week before Christmas, Little Robin washes and irons seven warm vests for the chilly nights to come. As the days go by, he comes across lots of shivering animals and kindly offers them his vests to wear. But - oh no! - on Christmas Eve, Little Robin is cold and alone with no vests left! That is, until a special someone arrives to reward his kindness . . .

Tallulah’s present is not what she asked for. And it’s not what the other kids have. Would she be better off without him?When no one can find a pink fluffy rabbit to buy for Tallulah on her birthday, Grandma gets creative with her knitting needles. But the surprise Tallulah lifts out of the box is not a rabbit, it’s a pink fluffy . . . thing, named Milo Armadillo. He’s athletic, musical, and great for sharing adventures, but Tallulah’s friends say he’s funny-looking. What can poor Milo do to make Tallulah happy? With humor, poignancy, and a nod to the out-of-the-ordinary, this sweet story shows that if you can’t be with the one you want, you can definitely love the armadillo you’re with.

A brilliantly funny take on well-loved fairy tales such as The 3 Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood from Jan Fearnley. Mr Wolf is back, and he has one thing on his mind - a great big enormous turnip! When Mr Wolf finds an enormous turnip, it is just the thing to make his favourite supper - spicy turnip stew. But Mr Wolf needs some help. The turnip is stuck fast. Can the little frog with the sad tale help him?

Billy Tibbles and his boisterous family are at it again! "Why must I always be the one who remembers everything?" said Dad. The journey to Gran and Grandad's seems endless when Dad keeps having to drive back home for the rest of the family to collect things that they have left behind. And just as he is about to completely lose patience, Dad realizes that HE has forgotten something very important indeed! Children will delight in poring over the detailed illustrations in this hilarious story.