Set during the summer holidays, this installment of the "Darcy Burdock" series follows Darcy as she embarks on a challenging personal quest. The book is filled with engaging doodles, poems, and drawings, adding a unique and humorous touch to her adventures. Aimed at readers aged 9-11, it captures the spirit of creativity and determination through Darcy's entertaining journey.
Like any new mother, Laura Dockrill felt rather overwhelmed after the birth of her son. But a slow recovery, sleep deprivation, and anxiety quickly escalated into postpartum psychosis, and she had to spend a fortnight in a psych ward, separated from her family. It was only when Laura began to put her ordeal into words that she began to find herself again, and recovery seemed within reach. This is Laura's raw, honest, and life-affirming story of how she made it through one of the most frightening experiences a mother can face. Now, she wants to break down the silence around postnatal mental health, shatter the idealized expectations of perfect motherhood, and show all new struggling parents that they are not alone.
Ten-year-old Darcy sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her. This third book sees Darcy encounter extra-large-amounts of drama - mice have invaded her house, which means the family must get a cat.
Ten-year-old Darcy Burdock is one of life's noticers. Darcy's granny (the one she doesn't like as much as her main most important grandma) has come to stay, and is snapping at everyone. And to top it all off, Darcy is dreading her school sleepover - especially as she's the owner of the world's most ugly, stupid, babyish pyjamas.
Ten-year-old Darcy sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her. This second book sees Darcy move-up to Big School - and all of a sudden EVERYTHING changes.
Beautifully crafted compositions together with simple die-cut design, reveal the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey. That is until a reassuring hand reaches out and shares words of kindness. Soon the child begins to see the warmth of colour again, and understands that their colours will always be there and that they will always be loved, whether they feel grey or sunshine yellow. Laura and Lauren have created a beautiful book full of empathy and understanding that will provide comfort and hope to readers of all ages.
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Exploring the themes of connection and loyalty, the narrative delves into the profound bond between characters who feel inseparable. As they navigate their intertwined lives, the story reveals the depth of their relationship and the emotional complexities that come with it. The promise of enduring ties highlights the significance of love and commitment, suggesting that true fulfillment lies in the connections we forge with others.
Through the lens of color, this book explores a child's emotional landscape, illustrating how feelings can shift from vibrant hues to muted tones. It conveys a reassuring message about love and acceptance, acknowledging that some days may feel bright while others are gray or dark. With tender narration by Laura Dockrill and minimalist artwork by Lauren Child, the story emphasizes that even during tough times, support and comfort are always available, encouraging children to express their emotions and fill their worlds with color.
Acclaimed author Laura Dockrill sows seeds of hope and community at the flower market in this heartfelt, lyrical tale of family life and change. Blossom has grown up surrounded by the beautiful plants and flowers from her family's market stall. The stall was started by her grandparents, Tutu and Pops, and passed on to Blossom's parents after their death. It's a magical place where customers come to find flowers for all occasions: from celebrating love to offering comfort in times of sorrow. But now the stall is at risk, with tension rising as Blossom's parents argue about the future. Can Blossom call on the lessons she learned from Tutu and find a way to cope with the dramatic changes that are happening around her. Can she save the flower stall? Acclaimed author Laura Dockrill sows seeds of hope and community at the flower market in this heartfelt, lyrical tale of family life and change. This book features a dyslexia-friendly layout and font, and illustrations throughout so that even more readers can enjoy it.
It can be overwhelming but the best way to steer yourself through this crazy, brilliant time is to hold onto your sense of you. Laura's stress-free invitations to creative writing encourage you to find your voice, celebrate it and use it.
They say they always know you're up to something when the house goes quiet... Exploring his mother's dressing table, a little boy discovers THE LIPSTICK. It begins on his lips, where it looks very good - MWAH! But then it goes for a little walk ... squiggle, squiggle ... on the mirror ... scribble scribble ... on the shiny floorboards ... smudge smudge. And even on the fluffy cat. Uh-oh! What will happen when Mum, Dad and big sister sees all this mess? From the team behind Angry Cookie comes a hilarious and joyous story all about artistic expression, self-confidence and supportive, accepting parenting.
An epic story of love, loss and pining for fans of One Day.It's the year 2000. I'm fourteen. I'm trying really hard to be a grunger right now in a Foo Fighters t-shirt and a spiked choker. There were rumours that the world was going to end. It hadn't as of yet but I still had reasons to believe that was true.
Ten-year-old Darcy Burdock is one of life's noticers.In this first book, we are introduced to her family: Mum, who Darcy loves as much as her favourite fried egg and chips, Dad, who is kind and fair if a bit hopeless, and little siblings Hector and Poppy, who Darcy likes dressing up in ridiculous outfits and having dance-offs with, respectively.
Everyone is always shouting at Gus to stop leaning back in his chair - but does he care? Gus must follow the butterfly to recapture all he's lost, including that locked box he doesn't seem to want to touch ... Together they remember fish fingers, snapping bubble wrap, cracked pink soap and the leaky tap;
Rex doesn't say much but that's OK because Sparky is always on hand with a cup of tea to enjoy on the sofa, set up outside like an outdoor living room. And in Sparky's garden, hidden under the canopy of the willow tree, is the Dream House: a lovingly created space just for Rex, to dream, to play, to think, to be.
Looking after a naked girl he found washed up under Hastings pier isn't exactly how Rory had imagined spending his sixteenth birthday. But more surprising than finding her in the first place is discovering where she has come from. Lorali has rejected life as a mermaid, and become human. But along with Lorali's arrival, and the freak weather suddenly battering the coast, more strange visitors begin appearing in Rory's bemused Sussex town. With beautifully coiffed hair, sharp-collared shirts and a pirate ship shaped like a Tudor house, the Abelgare boys are a mystery all of their own. What are they really up to? Can Rory protect Lorali? And who from? And where does she really belong, anyway?
This punk rocker poodle is full of attitude - modelled on the average terrible toddler!No school. No THANKS. No.
A collection of terrifyingly wicked fairytales and poems from The Times’ Talent to Watch, Laura Dockrill Immerse yourself in the magical world of Laura Dockrill; a land where all is not as it seems. Between the covers of this book lie worlds you’ll never want to leave, stories familiar and yet strange, and characters old, made new… Dip inside to discover today’s Princess and the Pea, the modern Hansel and Gretel, twenty-first century ghouls, monsters and more. Darkly humorous and bone-shatteringly terrifying – this collection of tales will reel you in and won't let you escape its spell…
A joyfully illustrated poem about embracing the differences that make us all special.
Jedenáctiletá Darcy vnímá svět kolem sebe jako jedno velké, neobyčejné kouzlo a má zvláštní cit pro všechno, co se vymyká normálu. Volné pokračování knihy britské spisovatelky a ilustrátorky Laury Dockrillové, kterou Argo vloni vydalo pod názvem Darcy Burdocková, zachycuje hlavní hrdinku ve chvíli, kdy nastupuje do školy pro velké děti. Všechno se tím náhle změní: Darcyin nejlepší kamarád Will pochybuje, jestli má vůbec smysl dál se bavit s holkama, její nová učitelka bude nejspíš čarodějnice, a co je nejhorší, ztratila se Lambětka, Darcyina ochočená ovečka. Dokáže holčička čelit všem těmto pohromám, vyzbrojena jen svou nesmírnou zvědavostí, fantazií, otevřenou myslí a vášní pro psaní příběhů?
Floras liebster Ort auf der Welt ist der Blumenstand ihrer Familie in der großen Markthalle. Hier wimmelt es nur so von bunten Blüten und Topfpflanzen aller Art. Für Flora ist es ein magischer Ort. Sie weiß genau, dass sie den Marktstand einmal selbst übernehmen möchte. Genau wie ihre Oma und ihr Papa zuvor. Doch der Traum ist in Gefahr, weil Floras Eltern darüber streiten, den Stand zu verkaufen. Flora muss das verhindern! Eine einfühlsame Geschichte, die Mut macht, seinen eigenen Träumen zu folgen – leicht zu lesen und spannend erzählt. Einfach super lesbar! Mehr zu den super lesbaren Büchern unter www.superlesbar.de
Darcy Burdocková, desetiletá hrdinka půvabné a mimořádně svěží knížky Laury Dockrillové, se v mnohém podobá své stvořitelce. S okouzlením a nekonečnou představivostí objevuje svět kolem sebe, v každodenní všednosti nachází výjimečnost. Než dočtete poslední stránku jejího vyprávění, s úžasem zjistíte, že svět je báječné místo k životu hýřící pestrými barvami. Darcy je neobyčejná holčička, jakých po světě mnoho nechodí: miluje chobotnice a pavouky, zato nenávidí mořské racky – zvlášť od té doby, co jí jeden ukradl zmrzlinu! Nesnáší nakupování oblečení. Školu jakžtakž snese, i když je to trochu nuda. Má ochočenou ovečku (utíkat s ní z domova ale nebyl zrovna nejlepší nápad), mladší sestru a malého brášku, kterého s chutí převléká za holku. A pozor: Darcy se namouduši nikdy do nikoho nezamiluje! Nechce totiž mít zlomené srdce jako sestra jejího nejlepšího kamaráda Willa...
