New Releases by Rosalind Beardshaw

When Stanley wishes that he had a tricycle to ride like his friend Jack, Stanley's grandfather helps him build something better, in a vibrant book about sharing.

Fred can't understand what is going on. Normally Fran and he do lots of things together, but today Fran is ignoring him and doing fun things like painting, sticking and cutting shapes out of paper. Fran has a special plan for Fred that will reassure him that he really is her best friend.

Tactile, onomatopaeic and fun, this text by award-winner Henrietta Branford tells of a toddler's first visit to the seaside. Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw, who was shortlisted for the Sheffield Children's Book Award. Sand in my ears, Sand in my hair. Warm sand, wet sand, Sand everywhere. This fun text is perfect for bedtime sharing, describing the sensation of sand and water, and encouraging the possibilities of imaginative play at the seaside.

EMILY AND HER MUM ARE GOING TO THE BEACH! Until, that is, Emily's mum gets a phone call and has to go to the office unexpectedly … and Emily has to visit her grandmother instead. Emily is not happy. But Grandma is not put off by her sulky grand-daughter and decides to cheer her up by creating a very special beach in her back garden. With bright bold illustrations, this is a warm and loving picture book celebrating the power of play and imagination.

The reader is asked to identify fairy tale heroes and villains from clues in the text and illustrations.

'The short narrative explains the patience needed to grow things - a difficult concept for childen - while the glorious illustrations celebrate the natural world' Junior GROW FLOWER GROW! Fran has found a flowerpot and, with her dog Fred, is determined to make whatever is inside it grow. So she decides to give the flower all her favourite foods - spaghetti, ice-cream, pizza - and needless to say none of these work - so Fran throws the flowerpot outside in disgust. Until one day, after some sun and some rain Fran and Fred go outside to a wonderful surprise!