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Can I Play?

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Can I Play?By: Nicola Kinnear Illustrator: Nicola Kinnear Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2023! Grumpy George doesn't want friends until he meets a funny little seal called Pebble . . . George the dog loves living alone on his island. He likes to do everything his own way, and friends would just ruin things. But one day a cheerful little seal wiggles up to him. Her name is Pebble, and she's determined to be George's friend, whether he likes it or not. George

By: Nicola Kinnear | Illustrator:  Nicola Kinnear   

 

Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2023!

Grumpy George doesn't want friends - until he meets a funny little seal called Pebble . . .

George the dog loves living alone on his island. He likes to do everything his own way, and friends would just ruin things.

But one day a cheerful little seal wiggles up to him. Her name is Pebble, and she's determined to be George's friend, whether he likes it or not.

George is quiet and grumpy. Pebble is lively and funny. Can this odd couple ever become friends?

This wonderfully funny story about making friends and overcoming differences will strike a chord with children and grown-ups alike. Full of warmth, humour and wonderful illustrations, it's guaranteed to become a storytime favourite!

  • Nicola Kinnear's previous picture books, A Little Bit Brave, Dragons Don't Share and Shhh! Quiet! have won her many fans all round the world.
  • Her gorgeously illustrated books are full of fabulous characters, and wonderful messages about sharing, friendship, courage and kindness
  • Nicola Kinnear is one of the brightest new stars in children’s books. Her debut picture book, A Little Bit Brave, has been shortlisted for several awards and translated into 20 languages

 

PRAISE FOR CAN I PLAY?:

"This book is an ideal book for bedtime but would also work well as a classroom activity to support young children in developing an understanding of each others' emotions and discussing how their own behaviours may make others feel." - Karan Vickers-Hulse, Just Imagine Story Centre

"Warm and reassuring - ideal for every child who is anxious about new experiences. Stylish illustrations and hilarious characterisation - a future classic" - TOPPSTA

"a really special picture book" - BOOKWAGON

 

PRAISE FOR A LITTLE BIT BRAVE:

"a new talent to look out for" - Bookseller

"funny and reassuring . . . superbly illustrated" - Parents in Touch

"a glorious picture book debut... stunningly illustrated" - BookLoverJo

"an utter delight" - WeAreTheMotherside

 

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Jamie
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
The Bad Seed is not so bad after all!
Format: Hardcover
Great little book!
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Chelsea
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 4
Love this book and will purchase again
Format: Hardcover
My son lovesss this book. Well i should say loved because our home flooded here in Asheville due to Helene. Plan to purchase it again when we have a home. He is 9months now but started reading it to him when he was 5month old. Definitely a fav
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Sarah S.
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Adorable read-aloud
Format: Hardcover
Such a great message! I read this during the first or second week of school in KG to show students that good/bad behavior is all about the choices they are making. Love it!
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Leyann
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Great Story with Such a Valuable lesson
Format: Kindle
My 7 year old is reading all these books. He loves this one the most because of the many lessons he learnt from this short story. 1. We should never allow the bad experiences we have to change us. 2. Changing from bad to good is not a light switch so instead choose happiness first and happiness will encourage us to do good things. 3. When others speak badly about us, allow those words to effect positive change instead of wallowing in negative feelings. 4. It’s always good to look into ourselves and make a decision to fix the things that need work. And 5; Keep doing good, soon enough someone will see the changes and
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★★★★★ 5
Happy camper!
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