Description
Six-year-old Isabelle doesn't have any brothers or sisters. But she does have her dad, her cat Steve, her friend Harry B, and her baby cousin, Bibi, who she's very good at looking after. And then along comes Isobel, a new girl at school. They have the same name, but will they be friends?
Four gentle stories in one volume, all about Isabelle and her world, its trials and triumphs, its small moments and big dramas: friends, family, school life and growing up, from Jane Godwin, one of Australia's respected writers for children, and with delightful illustrations by Robin Cowcher.
Review
This is a wonderful new series that is aimed at emerging readers. With four stories in one, it is perfect format for this age group.
Isabelle is a caring and observant six-year-old, and in these stories in this first book in the series, we get a wonderful insight into Isabelle's character, her family and her friends.
These are all realistic and gentle stories that readers will relate to - from meeting the new girl at school, to trying to do everything right to get 'Star of the Week', accepting the help of others, and accepting that we all make mistakes and asking for forgiveness, to working with others to create something special. This is a book that is all about friends, family, school and growing up.
Teacher Notes supplied by the publisher are available on our website for this title.
Reviewed by Sam
