Books with author Phillida Gili

“ONCE UPON A TIME there lived a teddy bear named Harry, who was only two and a half inches tall.” All the best stories begin with magical words—and what happens to this absolutely adorable little bear has enchanted young readers for a quarter of a century.After living a happy if uneventful life in his owner’s pajama pocket, tiny Harry has a big adventure: he’s accidentally put in the washing machine and drenched, spun, and hung out to dry. Even worse, he has lost his ears! Now poor Harry’s kept in a dark drawer with all the other broken toys. Only the kindness of a little girl might set him free again The beautiful, softly-colored illustrations capture the world from a bear’s point of view—and create an expressive character who will win kids’ hearts and sympathy.

Phillida Gili brings the beauty and romance of the classic fairy tale to young readers in this glorious novelty book complete with ugly sisters, pumpkin carriages and charming princes. No one will be able to resist this perfect Christmas gift book with its six brilliantly interactive spreads. Watch Cinderella transform from kitchen maid to glorious beauty, marvel at the magic of the ball, help Cinderella run away at midnight and finally, of course, glory in the glamour and romance of the wedding. With a multitude of flaps, pull tabs and pop-ups, this charming novelty book will enchant readers of all ages.

'Once upon a time there lived a teddy bear called Harry, who was only two-and-a-half inches tall. He lived in Oliver's pyjama pocket where he felt warm and comfortable. Then one day something completely unexpected happened.' Follow the adventures of this tiny teddy, as he is tossed around the washing machine, hung out to dry, and then loses his ears...Will Harry ever be the same again? A heartwarming tale with soft, traditional illustrations.

'Once upon a time there lived a teddy bear called Harry, who was only two-and-a-half inches tall. He lived in Oliver's pyjama pocket where he felt warm and comfortable. Then one day something completely unexpected happened.' Follow the adventures of this tiny teddy, as he is tossed around the washing machine, hung out to dry, and then loses his ears...Will Harry ever be the same again? A heartwarming tale with soft, traditional illustrations.